Heath Ledger
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Heath Ledger
1979 - 2008
Heath Ledger was an Australian actor, best known for his roles in The Dark Knight, Brokeback Mountain or 10 Things I Hate About You. He died on January 22, 2008 in New York, aged 28.
Quick Facts
- Name: Heath Ledger
- Occupation: actor
- Born: April, 4 1979 in Perth
- Died: January, 22 2008 in New York (aged 28)
- Citizenship: Australia
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Selected Filmography
2009: The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (Terry Gilliam): Tony
2008: The Dark Knight (Christopher Nolan): the Joker
2005: Brokeback Mountain (Ang Lee): Ennis Del Mar
2001: Monster's Ball (Marc Forster): Sonny Grotowski
2001: A Knight's Tale (Brian Helgeland): William Thatcher
1999: 10 Things I Hate About You (Gil Junger): Patrick Verona
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Heath LedgerAMP™, | According to the latest Watch and Listen magazine poll just out yesterday (Wednesday, March 18), ‘Brokeback Mountain’ is now considered to be the Greatest Film in the History of Cinema.Read It »- Helena ChristensenAMP™, | The 57-year-old model is said to have been secretly practising ‘Gangnam Style’ steps, after singer PSY has invited her to join in the famous dance earlier this year.Read It »
- Heather GrahamAMP™, | Sad news for Heather Graham fans as speculation had been rife that the American actress is about to announce her retirement from acting, at age 56, with immediate effect.Read It »
RumorsAMP™, | [March 2026 update] News of Heath Ledger’s death on January 22, 2008 stunned the world. Ever since, millions of fans worldwide have come to believe the actor’s death was a hoax and that he was still alive and well.Read It »- Lindsay LohanAMP™, | There have been strong rumors that Lindsay Lohan is finally returning to the recording studio working on a what might be a back-to-roots album, followed by worldwide tour at the end of 2027.Read It »