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Heath Andrew Ledger (4 April 1979 – 22 January 2008) was an Australian actor. After playing roles in several Australian television and film productions during the 1990s, he moved to the United States in 1998 to further develop his film career.
Apr 3, 2014 · Heath Ledger was an Academy Award-winning, Australian actor best known for his roles in 'Brokeback Mountain' and 'The Dark Knight.' He died of an accidental prescription drug overdose...
Heath Ledger. Actor: Brokeback Mountain. When hunky, twenty-year-old heart-throb Heath Ledger first came to the attention of the public in 1999, it was all too easy to tag him as a "pretty boy" and an actor of little depth.
Feb 25, 2009 · Heath Ledger's family accepting the Best Supporting Actor Oscar® for his performance as the Joker in "The Dark Knight". Presented by former Oscar winners Christopher Walken, Alan Arkin, Kevin...
Feb 7, 2008 · NEW YORK — Actor Heath Ledger died from an accidental overdose of six drugs — painkillers and sedatives — the New York City Medical Examiner’s Office said Wednesday, leading doctors...
Jan 23, 2008 · Heath Ledger, the Australian-born actor whose breakthrough role as a gay cowboy in the 2005 movie “Brokeback Mountain” earned him a nomination for an Academy Award and comparisons to the likes of...
Jan 21, 2023 · Shekhar Kapur, who directed Heath Ledger in the 2002 epic “The Four Feathers,” has paid fulsome tribute to the late actor as the 15th anniversary of his death approaches this weekend.
Jun 17, 2024 · Heath Ledger (born April 4, 1979, Perth, Australia—died January 22, 2008, New York, New York, U.S.) was an Australian actor renowned for his moving and intense performances in diverse roles. He was posthumously awarded an Oscar for his portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight (2008).
Feb 6, 2008 · Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs, the New York City medical examiner's office has ruled. The results were released Wednesday, as his family was planning a...
May 17, 2017 · A new documentary about the actor Heath Ledger, who died in 2008, tells his story through the people closest to him.
Apr 29, 2023 · On January 22, 2008, the body of 28-year-old Heath Ledger was found in his New York apartment — and his cause of death was heartbreaking. A toxicology report revealed that he died from a cocktail of six different drugs.
Feb 6, 2008 · NEW YORK — Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of painkillers, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication and other prescription drugs, the New York City medical examiner said...
Jan 22, 2008 · Heath Andrew Ledger (4 April 1979 – 22 January 2008) was an Australian actor and music video director. After playing roles in several Australian television and film productions during the 1990s, Ledger moved to the United States in 1998 to develop his film career further.
Feb 21, 2008 · Remembering 'Brokeback Mountain' actor Heath Ledger, who died at age 28 on January 21st, 2008.
Jul 18, 2008 · The Dark Knight: Directed by Christopher Nolan. With Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine. When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.
Heath Ledger. Actor: Brokeback Mountain. When hunky, twenty-year-old heart-throb Heath Ledger first came to the attention of the public in 1999, it was all too easy to tag him as a "pretty boy" and an actor of little depth.
Mar 1, 2024 · Ledger died Jan. 22, 2008, of an accidental overdose that involved several prescription medications. At the time of his death, the 28-year-old had recently completed filming on “ The Dark Knight ,” and would later posthumously receive an Academy Award for his portrayal of the Joker.
Jan 23, 2008 · Heath Ledger, whose chiseled good looks made him a heartthrob to millions and who won movie fame for playing a tragic homosexual cowboy, was found dead in a Manhattan apartment today, police said.
Jan 23, 2008 · Actor Heath Ledger was found dead Tuesday of a possible drug overdose in a Lower Manhattan apartment, the New York Police Department said.
Heath Ledger was an acclaimed actor, best known for his role in the movie ‘Dark Knight’. This biography of Heath Ledger provides detailed information about his childhood, career, profile & timeline
Feb 18, 2022 · Heath Ledger was the golden-haired, soft-spoken Australian heartthrob who starred in late '90s/early aughts hits like "Ten Things I Hate About You" and "A Knight's Tale."
Feb 29, 2024 · Ledger, 28, was found dead in his bed in Jan. 2008 due to a deadly mix of alcohol and substances, a tragedy that authorities ruled an accident. The actor had a copy of Gladwell’s...
Nov 13, 2009 · Heath Ledger dies of accidental prescription drug overdose. On January 22, 2008, Hollywood mourns a talented young actor’s life cut tragically short, after the body of 28-year-old Heath...
5 days ago · From Phoenix's and Heath Ledger's Oscar-winning performances to Jack Nicholson's fan-favorite rendition, here is a guide of the actors who've worn the bleached face and creepy smile of the Clown ...
