Heath Ledger was an Australian actor and director famous for his many roles in US film productions.
Heath Ledger was an Australian actor who made an indelible mark in Hollywood. He was widely known for his portrayal of the iconic Joker in Christopher Nolan's 2008 film, The Dark Knight. In 2009, he received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1979</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Heath Ledger is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On April 4, 1979, Heath Ledger was born in Perth, Western Australia to Sally Ledger and Kim Ledger.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Ledger's Film Debut</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ledger made his film debut in the Australian television film 'Ship to Shore'.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rising Hollywood Star</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ledger starred in 10 Things I Hate About You, bringing him to the attention of Hollywood.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Breakthrough Performance in Brokeback Mountain</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ledger stars alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in Ang Lee's Brokeback Mountain, receiving critical acclaim for his performance.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Unexpected Death at 28</div><div class='timeline-text'>On January 22, 2008, Ledger was found dead in his New York apartment from an accidental drug overdose.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins an Oscar for The Dark Knight</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ledger won the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his performance as The Joker in The Dark Knight.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>Jan 2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Daughter Matilda is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ledger and former partner Michelle Williams welcomed their daughter Matilda Rose into the world.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Won an Academy Award</h3><p class='facts-text'>Heath Ledger won an Academy Award for his portrayal of The Joker in the 2008 Batman movie, “The Dark Knight.” This made him the second actor to win an Oscar posthumously.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Started Acting at a Young Age</h3><p class='facts-text'>Heath Ledger started acting at the age of 16, and quickly found success on television and in films.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Lived in Los Angeles for a Short Time</h3><p class='facts-text'>Heath Ledger lived in Los Angeles for a short time before returning to Australia to continue his career.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Dropped Out of High School</h3><p class='facts-text'>Heath Ledger dropped out of high school to pursue his acting career full-time.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Directed Music Videos</h3><p class='facts-text'>Heath Ledger directed two music videos for the band Modular in 2007.</p></div></div>
Heath Ledger was an Australian movie actor who was born on April 4, 1979 and tragically died on January 22, 2008 at the age of 28. He was best known for his iconic portrayal of The Joker in the 2008 film The Dark Knight, for which he received a posthumous Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
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