Heath Ledger
Born 04/04/1979
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Died 01/22/2008
(28 years old)
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
An Academy Award-nominated actor who combines a natural onscreen presence with a studied approach to character, Heath Ledger continues to build on an impressive young film career.
Ledger starred as cowboy Ennis Del Mar in Ang Lee's highly acclaimed drama, Brokeback Mountain, which opened in December 2005 for Focus Features. For his performance Ledger earned numerous best actor nominations from the Motion Picture Academy, HFPA's Golden Globe, SAG, BAFTA and Independent Spirit, amongst others. In addition, Ledger won awards for Best Actor from the New York Film Critics Circle and San Francisco Film Critics Circle.
Other film credits include, Terry Gilliam's The Brothers Grimm with Matt Damon, Lasse Halstrom's romantic romp Casanova with Sienna Miller and Oliver Platt, Catherine Hardwicke's Lords of Dogtown, Brian Helgeland's The Order with Shannon Sossamon, Ned Kelly with Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush and Naomi Watts, Shekar Kapur's The Four Feathers with Kate Hudson, Marc Forster's critically acclaimed Monster's Ball with Halle Berry and Billy Bob Thornton, Helgeland's A Knight's Tale, Mel Gibson's The Patriot, and 10 Things I Hate About You opposite Julia Stiles. Ledger also co-starred in the independent films Black Rock, Paws, and Two Hands.
Ledger began his acting career in his hometown of Perth, Western Australia. Starting at the age of twelve, Heath workshopped plays with The Globe Shakespeare Company and the Midnight Youth Acting Company. He quickly landed roles on the Australian television series, Clowning Around, Bush Patro, Corrigan, Ship to Shore, and Home and Away. American television followed with the FOX series Roar opposite Keri Russell.
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Actor
Movies | |
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2018 |
Terror Nullius - a.f. |
2009 |
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus |
2008 |
The Dark Knight |
2007 |
I'm Not There |
2006 |
Candy |
2005 |
Brokeback Mountain |
Casanova |
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Home and Away: Romances |
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Lords of Dogtown |
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The Brothers Grimm |
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2003 |
Ned Kelly |
The Order |
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2002 |
The Four Feathers |
2001 |
A Knight's Tale |
Monster's Ball |
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2000 |
The Patriot |
1999 |
10 Things I Hate About You |
Two Hands |
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1997 |
Blackrock |
Paws |
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1992 |
Clowning Around |
Series | |
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2008 |
Lost in Austen |
1997 |
Roar |
1996 |
Sweat |
1993 |
Ship to Shore |
1988 |
Home and Away |
Documentaries | |
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2023 |
Fatal Addiction: Heath Ledger - a.f. |
2022 |
Heath Ledger: A Tragic Tale - a.f. |
2021 |
Dark Side of the '90s (series) - a.f. |
2017 |
I Am Heath Ledger - a.f. |
2014 |
Autopsy: The Last Hours Of (series) - a.f. |
2013 |
The Fire Rises - a.f. |
2012 |
Too Young to Die (series) - a.f. |
2009 |
Biography: Heath Ledger (TV movie) |
2008 |
Dark Tracks |
Heath Ledger: A Tribute |
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2007 |
Here's Looking at You, Boy - a.f. |
2005 |
Creating An Adventure |
Logo Movie Special: 'Brokeback Mountain' (TV movie) |
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2004 |
Terry's Wrap Up Party (TV movie) |
2001 |
Heath Ledger Profile |
Sexy Armor and a Rock Band on Tour |
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The Making of 'A Knight's Tale' (TV movie) |
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The Marquee Event |
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The Rock Music Scene in 1370 |
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The Rules of Love |
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2000 |
The Art of War |
1997 |
Roar: The Making of (TV movie) |
Short | |
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2017 |
Updating Death - a.f. |
Guest
Shows | |
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2018 |
Hollywood Insider - a.f. |
2015 |
Before They Were Gone - a.f. |
2008 |
14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - a.f. |
2006 |
The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2006 |
The 78th Annual Academy Awards |
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2004 |
The 76th Annual Academy Awards |
2003 |
Cartaz Cultural |
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show |
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The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards |
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2002 |
MTV Video Music Awards 2002 |
2000 |
2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards |
1999 |
The Teen Choice Awards 1999 |
1997 |
Corazón de... |
1996 |
El magacine |
1992 |
Gomorron |
1986 |
The Oprah Winfrey Show |
Director
Music videos | |
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2007 |
Modest Mouse - King Rat |
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