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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...
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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- Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Heath Ledger in I'm Not There (2007)
- Heath Ledger in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)
- Heath Ledger and Andrew Garfield in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)
- Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight (2008)
- Heath Ledger and Emile Hirsch in Lords of Dogtown (2005)
- Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles in 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
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...
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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.
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...