Overcoming Difficulties
Glover’s accomplishments become even more impressive when you learn a little more about his background. When he first started dabbling in acting it had to be in the Black Actors’ Workshop of the American Conservatory Theater.
The man had to fight through dyslexia and his personal feelings of general awkwardness in order to become the man who played memorable characters in “The Color Purple”, the “Lethat Weapon” franchise, and more.
And Became a Fighter...
In "Gangs of New York," he refused to wear a contemporary jacket and caught pneumonia. Like Abe Lincoln, he sent texts, in character, to his castmates. For the "Last of the Mohicans", Day-Lewis built a canoe from scratch, on top of a brutal fitness regimen.
Daniel Day-Lewis made us fall for him in "The Age of Innocence", stunned us in "In The Name of The Father" and became one of the best actors in Hollywood after his remarkable role in "My Left Foot".
The Mystery Character
When asked by local ABC WTVC if he’s a method actor, Danny Glover said that people like to call it that, but “I call it ‘immersion acting.’” He said that he studied the great theories about acting. He added that sometimes people read something and start thinking and that he does that organically.
He said that he doesn't have the name for it but organically that’s where he goes. He also told WTVC that he was heavily influenced by his parents and their dedication to the Civil Rights movement.
The One and Only
Heath Ledger’s Joker portrayal in "The Dark Knight" was an all-encompassing journey into the clownish villain’s mind. Fully absorbed in the creepy criminal mind, Ledger totally isolated himself in a hotel room for a month.
Between filming, the actor would write in his journal and read nothing but comics and source material related to the film. Rumors say the extreme role prep caused his untimely passing.
Set Tension
Christian Bale (Batman) remembers Ledger being aggressive, saying he “was kinda egging [him] on.” Pushing for an authentic physical altercation during the interrogation scene, Ledger smashed into walls and damaged tiles of the prison setting. Some said depression led to his tragic passing, but Ledger’s sister Kate said he loved doing the film and looked forward to another Batman movie.
His life ended before the film was released. Posthumously, he was awarded an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor.