where did you get the idea he's considered the greatest actor ever??
suzycreamcheese RIP Heath Ledger 1979-2008

where did you get the idea he's considered the greatest actor ever??
suzycreamcheese RIP Heath Ledger 1979-2008

He went on to be an Oscar nominee and for a few years he was flavour of the month.
Its that man again!!

He's a character actor which is what makes him great. Not the greatest but great. He can play a wide range of roles, which, in Hollywood, is almost non existent these days. Most people can't even play themselves on film much less take on a wild part. The man is talented and deserves where he is today.

You know, OP, it takes some skill to play a complete idiot well, too.

I don't know about being the greatest actor ever, but certainly my favourite actor. He can be a cowboy, teacher, womaniser & ad executive & dopey mechanic & the Sandman & is convincing @ all of them. Also his deep sexy voice is enough to make me go weak at the knees.

great actor? yes. greatest actor ever? no.
the thing is he can play intelligent or dopey, good or bad, funny or serious. he's a great actor because he's very versatile. not only can he play these roles, but he can play them well. also i think it helps that he's one of those actors who have been around for a long time, but haven't become too jaded. if you ever see him off-set in behind-the-scenes clips you can tell he truly enjoys his job. after all these years he still loves acting, and i think that really comes though in his performances.

who's saying he's the greatest actor ever? I think people view him more like a good character-actor choice.