My Top 10 Favorite Posthumous Performances of All-Time

        Throughout film history there have been performances that make us laugh, cry and captivate us in such a way that are remembered for the rest of time. In some case however some actors/actresses aren't lucky enough to see their great performances due to tragically passing away. With that being said I'm going to give you my top 10 posthumous performances of all-time. So without further ado...

(NOTE some performances are not all from the actors last film but from the best performance shown after their death and to actors performances not on this list may they rest in peace)



10. Jean Harlow as Carol Clayton in Saratoga




9. Massimo Troisi as Mario Ruoppolo in Il Postino: The Postman




8. Bruce Lee as Lee in Enter the Dragon




7. Richard Harris as Dumbeldore in Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets




6. John Candy as Sheriff Bud Boomer in Canadian Bacon




5. Chris Farley as Bartholomew Hunt in Almost Heroes




4. James Gandolfini as Albert in Enough Said




3. James Dean as Jim Stark in Rebel Without a Cause




2. Brandon Lee as Eric Draven in The Crow




1. Heath Ledger as The Joker in The Dark Knight



        So ladies and gentlemen what are some of your favorite posthumous performances and what do you think of my list? Let me know in the comments section below and let your voice be heard.

                                                                                                                           Jonah Sparks