Heath Ledger
| Born | April 4, 1979 |
| Hometown | Perth, Australia |
| Net worth | $16 million |
| Height | 6'1" (1.85m) |
| Partner | Michelle Williams, Naomi Watts |
| Children | Matilda Ledger |
| Parents | Kim Ledger, Sally Ramshaw |
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Andrew Keegan Met ‘Odd-Looking’ Heath Ledger in Elevator Before Filming ’10 Things I Hate About You’
- 10 Things I Hate About You was memorable to actor Andrew Keegan from the moment he stepped on set. “I mean the general experience is a fantastic memory,” Keegan, 45, exclusively told Us Weekly at ‘90s Con on Friday, September 13, noting that meeting costar Heath Ledger was a particular highlight. “We didn't have social
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | The Dark Knight | Winner |
| 2009 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role | The Dark Knight | Winner |
| 2009 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Supporting Actor | The Dark Knight | Winner |
| 2009 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | The Dark Knight | Winner |
| 2006 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Brokeback Mountain | Nominated |
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Heath Ledger Movie ‘A Knight’s Tale’ Gets Musical Theater Adaptation, Sets U.K. Debut
“A Knight’s Tale” is set to be turned into a musical, with the theatrical show set to debut in Manchester, U.K. next year. The 2001 movie, which starred Heath Ledger, Paul Bettany and Rufus Sewell, continues to endure. It stars Ledger as a peasant who passes himself off as a nobleman and takes the world …
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New Dark Knight Merch Gives Heath Ledger's Joker His Own Batsuit, And I'm So Serious About How Awesome It Looks
A new collectible figure has the Heath Ledger's Joker from The Dark Knight donning the Batsuit.
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4 Reasons Why Jack Nicholson Will Always Be My Favorite Version Of The Joker
Everybody's favorite Joker seems to be Heath Ledger, but Jack Nicholson has always been my favorite Joker. Here's why.
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17 Actors Who Brought the Joker to Life Over the Years: From Mark Hamill to Heath Ledger
Why so serious? These actors took their performances as Mr. J to a whole new level of dedication
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How Heath Ledger Achieved Fame Before His Tragic, Untimely Death
From starring in a 90s rom com to flawlessly portraying the Joker, Heath Ledger led an incredible career
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Even as Jake Gyllenhaal's former costars Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds make merry with social media antics in support of their anticipated summer blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine, the Road House star appears to have lost all interest in cavorting with his peers for social media. "Jake is definitely the odd man out of the current...
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Michelle Williams' 3 Kids: Everything She's Said About Parenting
Michelle Williams is a mom to daughter Matilda and son Hart. She welcomed her third child in 2022
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See the '10 Things I Hate About You' Cast 25 Years Later
Find out which cast member refuses to talk about Heath Ledger.
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Funeral home to the stars celebrating 125 years protecting high-profile clients
Funeral home to the stars Frank E. Campbell allows the families of celebrities to bring in their famous loved ones' own makeup artists, hairdressers and stylists to make A-Listers look their best for their next chapter.
