Heath Ledger Australian Actor Known for The Dark Knight
Heath Ledger · television actor and film director · Australian
Known for
Biography
Heath Ledger was born on 4 April 1979 in Perth. He was an Australian actor. The date of his death is 22 January 2008; He was 28. He was recognised as The Joker in The Dark Knight (2008).
His screen career on record begins in 1992 with Clowning Around. Heath Ledger’s credits add up to 21 films and 3 TV series from 1992 to 2017. His characters include Giacomo Casanova in Casanova (2005), Jacob Grimm in The Brothers Grimm (2005) and Ned Kelly in Ned Kelly (2003).
In total, he won 6 awards and earned 2 nominations. Records show Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2009 for The Dark Knight as his first win.
Filmography
24 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | I Am Heath Ledger | Film | |
| 2009 | The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus | Tony | Film |
| 2008 | The Dark Knight | The Joker | Film |
| 2007 | Here's Looking at You, Boy | Film | |
| 2007 | I'm Not There | Bob Dylan, Robbie | Film |
| 2006 | Candy | Dan | Film |
| 2005 | Brokeback Mountain | Film | |
| 2005 | Casanova | Giacomo Casanova | Film |
| 2005 | Lords of Dogtown | Film | |
| 2005 | The Brothers Grimm | Jacob Grimm | Film |
| 2003 | Ned Kelly | Ned Kelly | Film |
| 2003 | The Order | Film | |
| 2002 | The Four Feathers | Harry Faversham | Film |
| 2001 | A Knight's Tale | William Thatcher | Film |
| 2001 | Monster's Ball | Film |
Show all 24 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000– | A. J. After Hours | TV series | |
| 2000 | The Patriot | Corporal Gabriel Martin | Film |
| 1999 | 10 Things I Hate About You | Patrick Verona | Film |
| 1999 | Two Hands | Film | |
| 1997 | Blackrock | Film | |
| 1997 | Paws | Film | |
| 1997– | Roar | Conor | TV series |
| 1996– | Sweat | TV series | |
| 1992 | Clowning Around | Film |
Awards and nominations
6 won, 2 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | The Dark Knight | Won |
| 2009 | BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role | The Dark Knight | Won |
| 2009 | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | The Dark Knight | Won |
| 2009 | MTV Movie Award for Best Villain | The Dark Knight | Won |
| 2009 | Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor | The Dark Knight | Won |
| Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role | Won | ||
| 2009 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | The Dark Knight | Nominated |
| 2006 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Brokeback Mountain | Nominated |
Personal life
He had one child on record. Education on record includes Guildford Grammar School and Heathcote High School.
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Frequently asked questions
How old was Heath Ledger at the time of death?
Heath Ledger died on 22 January 2008 at the age of 28. He was born on 4 April 1979.
What is Heath Ledger known for?
Heath Ledger was known for playing The Joker in The Dark Knight (2008).
What is Heath Ledger’s nationality?
Heath Ledger was Australian, born in Perth.
Has Heath Ledger won any awards?
Yes. 6 awards are on record, including Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (2009) for The Dark Knight.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q40572), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Howie · CC BY-SA 2.0
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