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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.
IMDb profile of Heath Ledger, the Australian actor who starred in 10 Things I Hate About You, Brokeback Mountain, The Dark Knight and more. Learn about his life, career, death and posthumous honors.
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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...
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).
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Jan 21, 2023 · The director of "The Four Feathers" shares his memories of the late actor, who died on Jan. 22, 2008, and praises his spirituality and honesty. He also reveals how Ledger turned down "Alexander" and how he became the Joker.
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 22, 2008 · Learn about the life and career of Heath Ledger, an Australian actor and music video director who starred in films such as Brokeback Mountain and The Dark Knight. Find out his awards, roles, death, and more on The Movie Database.