The Dark Knight
2008
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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.
- Actor, Director, Cinematographer
- April 4, 1979
- 2 min
- January 22, 2008
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.
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...
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...
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May 1, 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).
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.
