Washington: After receiving the award for the best performance by a male actor in a leading role for his character in Joker at SAG Awards, actor Joaquin Phoenix on Sunday honoured late actor Heath Ledger.
At the award ceremony, Phoenix honoured the late actor with a heartfelt shout out.
Ledger originally portrayed the famous role of the comic book villain in The Dark Knight which won him several accolades and appreciations including a Golden Globe, an SAG Award and an Academy Award.
Phoenix too won Golden Globe and SAG awards for his portrayal of the character. He has also received an Oscar nomination.