Heath Ledger

Heath Ledger was an Australian actor and director famous for his many roles in US film productions.

Age

Birth Date

April 4, 1979

Death Date

1/22/2008

Life Range

(1979-2008)

Zodiac

Aries

Born

Australia

Height

6′ 1″

About

Heath Ledger was an Australian actor who made an indelible mark in Hollywood. He was widely known for his portrayal of the iconic Joker in Christopher Nolan's 2008 film, The Dark Knight. In 2009, he received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance.

Heath Ledger Timeline

1979

Heath Ledger is Born

On April 4, 1979, Heath Ledger was born in Perth, Western Australia to Sally Ledger and Kim Ledger.

1997

Ledger's Film Debut

Ledger made his film debut in the Australian television film 'Ship to Shore'.

1999

Rising Hollywood Star

Ledger starred in 10 Things I Hate About You, bringing him to the attention of Hollywood.

2005

Breakthrough Performance in Brokeback Mountain

Ledger stars alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in Ang Lee's Brokeback Mountain, receiving critical acclaim for his performance.

2008

Unexpected Death at 28

On January 22, 2008, Ledger was found dead in his New York apartment from an accidental drug overdose.

2008

Wins an Oscar for The Dark Knight

Ledger won the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his performance as The Joker in The Dark Knight.

Jan 2008

Daughter Matilda is Born

Ledger and former partner Michelle Williams welcomed their daughter Matilda Rose into the world.

5 Interesting Facts about Heath Ledger

1. Won an Academy Award

Heath Ledger won an Academy Award for his portrayal of The Joker in the 2008 Batman movie, “The Dark Knight.” This made him the second actor to win an Oscar posthumously.

2. Started Acting at a Young Age

Heath Ledger started acting at the age of 16, and quickly found success on television and in films.

3. Lived in Los Angeles for a Short Time

Heath Ledger lived in Los Angeles for a short time before returning to Australia to continue his career.

4. Dropped Out of High School

Heath Ledger dropped out of high school to pursue his acting career full-time.

5. Directed Music Videos

Heath Ledger directed two music videos for the band Modular in 2007.

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Heath Ledger was an Australian movie actor who was born on April 4, 1979 and tragically died on January 22, 2008 at the age of 28. He was best known for his iconic portrayal of The Joker in the 2008 film The Dark Knight, for which he received a posthumous Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.