Birthday: April 4, 1979 (Aries)
Born In: Perth, Australia
If a list of the most seasoned actors produced in the world is to be compiled, Heath Ledger’s name definitely deserves a mention. Although his lifespan was really short, his accomplishments as an actor, even during this brief period will be remembered by movie lovers for a really long time. Heath, who made his debut through the television series ‘Roar’, went on to prove his acting prowess through many other films such as ‘The Brothers Grimm’ and ‘Brokeback Mountain’. His roles in these flicks were noticed by the jury members of many award ceremonies, who felicitated him with many honors for his performances. However, it was his portrayal of the Joker in maverick filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s flick ‘The Dark Knight’ which made him a household name across the globe. Many critics as well as audiences compared Ledger’s performance with the works of yesteryear greats like Marlon Brando and Al Pacino and even hailed him as one of the greatest actors of all time. Ledger’s dedication towards his work has earned the respect of the whole film fraternity and it’s unfortunate that the actor passed away before reaching many other career milestones. His performances are even known for being institutions of great acting themselves
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Also Known As: Heath Andrew Ledger
Died At Age: 28
Spouse/Ex-: Michelle Williams
father: Kim Ledger
mother: Sally Ledger Bell
siblings: Ashleigh Bell, Kate Ledger, Olivia Ledger
children: Matilda Ledger
Born Country: Australia
Height: 6'1" (185 cm), 6'1" Males
Died on: January 22, 2008
place of death: SoHo, New York, United States
Ancestry: English Australian, Irish Australian
Cause of Death: Acute Combined Drug Intoxication
City: Perth, Australia
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Awards
2009 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | The Dark Knight (2008) |
2009 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | The Dark Knight (2008) |
2009 | Best Supporting Actor | The Dark Knight (2008) |
2009 | Best Villain | The Dark Knight (2008) |
2006 | Best Kiss | Brokeback Mountain (2005) |
2009 | Favorite Cast | The Dark Knight (2008) |
2009 | Favorite On-Screen Match-Up | The Dark Knight (2008) |
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