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      • Heath Ledger (born April 4, 1979, Perth, Australia—died January 22, 2008, New York, New York, U.S.) was an Australian actor renowned for his moving and intense performances in diverse roles. He was posthumously awarded an Oscar for his portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight (2008).
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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Heath_LedgerHeath Ledger - Wikipedia

    For his portrayal of Ennis Del Mar in Ang Lee 's Brokeback Mountain, he received nominations for the BAFTA Award, [3] Screen Actors Guild Award, Golden Globe Award and the Academy Award for Best Actor, becoming the eighth-youngest nominee in the category at that time. [4]

  4. www.biography.com › actors › heath-ledgerHeath Ledger - Joker, Movies & Death - Biography

    Apr 3, 2014 · Heath Ledger was an Academy Award-winning, Australian actor best known for his roles in 'Brokeback Mountain' and 'The Dark Knight.' He died of an accidental prescription drug overdose in 2008.

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  6. www.standard.co.uk › culture › filmHeath Ledger: the late actor's 10 greatest roles on what ...

    Apr 4, 2024 · From 10 Things I Hate About You to The Dark Knight, these are 10 of the late actor’s greatest roles. Brokeback Mountain. Ledger (right) with Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback Mountain. Focus. Ledger...

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  7. www.britannica.com › biography › Heath-LedgerHeath Ledger | Films & Biography | Britannica

    Oct 15, 2024 · Heath Ledger (born April 4, 1979, Perth, Australia—died January 22, 2008, New York, New York, U.S.) was an Australian actor renowned for his moving and intense performances in diverse roles. He was posthumously awarded an Oscar for his portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight (2008).

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  8. movieweb.com › heath-ledger-best-performancesThese Are Heath Ledger’s Best Performances, Ranked - MovieWeb

    • The Dark Knight. It should be no surprise that Ledger's performance as Joker in The Dark Knight lands the #1 spot on this list. Ledger is almost unrecognizable as the sadistic villain.
    • Brokeback Mountain. Ledger deservingly earned his first Oscar nomination for his role in Ang Lee's Brokeback Mountain. Ledger plays Ennis Del Mar, a cowboy spending decades hiding his relationship with Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenaal).
    • Monster's Ball. Ledger's performance in Monster's Ball is subtle and shows you his ability to capture a character through his emotions and physicality.
    • Candy. It is no easy feat for an actor to honestly capture the persona of a heroin addict. In the 2006 film, Candy, Ledger pulls it off by playing the drug-addicted character, Dan, opposite Abbie Cornish.

  9. thebridgemag.com › heath-ledger-from-rise-toHeath Ledger: From Rise to Tragedy, Exploring the Iconic ...

    Nov 25, 2023 · Heath Andrew Ledger, born on April 4, 1979, in Perth, Australia, was a charismatic and immensely talented actor whose life was cut short tragically at the age of 28. Ledger’s journey through stardom was marked by incredible highs and a deep commitment to his craft.

  10. screenrant.com › heath-ledger-movies-rankedHeath Ledger's 10 Best Movies, Ranked - Screen Rant

    Mar 4, 2024 · Ledger's iconic portrayal of the Joker in "The Dark Knight" remains one of his most celebrated and influential performances in Hollywood. With a career that spans a little under a decade, Heath Ledger 's talent and versatility as an actor are evident in his best movies.