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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Mary-Kate OlsenAMP™, | According to the latest Watch and Listen magazine poll just out yesterday (Tuesday, April 7), ‘The Dark Knight’ is now considered to be the Greatest Film in the History of Cinema.Read It »- Helena ChristensenAMP™, | Sad news for Helena Christensen fans as speculation had been rife that the Danish model is about to announce her retirement from modelling, at age 57, with immediate effect.Read It »
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RumorsAMP™, | [April 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 »- Naomi WattsAMP™, | According to a credible source, Naomi Watts is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the actress' fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.Read It »
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