HEATH LEDGER was once again the toast of Hollywood after scooping another award for his performance as The Joker.

The tragic actor - who died a year ago this week - was awarded the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role at last nght's Stage Actor's Guild Awards.

The honor comes just a week after he landed the Golden Globe for best supporting actor for the same role.

The tragic star's co-star GARY OLDMAN admitted he was "quite emotional" as he stepped up to accept Heath's honour. Oldman called the Aussie an "extraordinary young man with an extraordinary talent."

The Dark Knight was among the night's double winners after claiming the Best Stunt Ensemble prior to the actual start of the prizegiving.

Comedy series 30 ROCK was a triple winner while Slumdog Millionaire was named the Best Film - making it a clear favourite for the big prize at the Oscars in a month.

Meanwhile, Kate Winslet's amazing 2009 continued as she claimed a Best Supporting Actress accolade for her role in The Reader,

Meryl Streep and Sean Penn claimed the SAGs for Best Actress and Actor respectively.

The full list of winners is:

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actress in a Comedy Series - Tina Fey (30 Rock)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series - Alec Baldwin (30 Rock)

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in A Comedy Series - 30 Rock

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series - Hugh Laurie (House)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series - Sally Field (Brothers & Sisters)

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series - Mad Men

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Laura Linney (John Adams)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Paul Giamatti (John Adams)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role - Sean Penn (Milk)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role - Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role - Meryl Streep (Doubt)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role - Kate Winslet (The Reader)

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in A Motion Picture - Slumdog Millionaire

Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture - The Dark Knight

Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a TV Series - Heroes

Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award - James Earl Jones