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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 · Learn about the life and career of Heath Ledger, the Australian actor who won an Oscar for his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight. Find out about his early roles, his relationship with Michelle Williams, and his tragic overdose in 2008.
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.
- Actor, Director, Cinematographer
- April 4, 1979
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- January 22, 2008
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 to warn of...
Apr 1, 2024 · Heath Ledger (born April 4, 1979, Perth, Australia—died January 22, 2008, New York, New York, U.S.) 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 · 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. He describes him as a very spiritual person who brought his ideas of space and consciousness into his roles, especially as the Joker in "The Dark Knight".
Jan 23, 2008 · 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...
