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Heath Ledger


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eath Ledger became an American movie star after his role in Ten Things I Hate About You. His career was marked with memorable and controversial performances that influenced the film industry. Heath was a dedicated method actor and also a devout father to his daughter Matilda. His shocking death saddened the acting industry and thousands of fans worldwide. The acting community honored Heath by awarding an Oscar for his most memorable role as The Joker in Batman, and his fans continue to remember him by watching his films and enjoying what he left behind.

Timeline

Birth- Apr 4, 1979
Perth, Australia
Moves to Sydney, Australia to become an actor
Jan 1, 1996
Plays Toby in the film Blackrock
Jan 1, 1997
Moves to Sydney, Australia to become an actor
Sydney, Australia
Stars in Ten Things I Hate About You as Patrick Ve
Jan 1, 1999
Daughter Matilda Rose is born in Brooklyn, NY
Oct 28, 2005
Plays Gabriel Martin in The Patriot
Jan 1, 2000
Wins the Oscar posthumously for his role The Joker
Mar 1, 2009
Daughter Matilda Rose is born in Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, New York
Stars as Ennis Del Mar in Broke Back Mountain
Jan 1, 2005
Plays The Joker in Batman:The Dark Knight
Jan 1, 2008
Physical Description: Height
6 feet 1 inch
Race or Ethnicity
Australian
Occupation
Actor
Relationships: Michelle Williams
Jan 1, 2004
Relationships: Michelle Williams
Aug 1, 2007
Gender
Male

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Death- Jan 22, 2008-Age: 29 years
Accidental Overdose of Prescription drugs
New York, New York

Other Facts

Full Name
Heathcliff Andrew Ledger
Father
Kim Ledger
Mother
Emma Ledger

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