Heath Ledger

Heath Ledger was an Australian actor and director.

Ledger started acting in television when he was 17. He had small roles in shows like Clowning Around, Sweat, and Home and Away. His first film role was in Blackrock. He has since appeared in popular films like A Knight's Tale, The Brothers Grimm, and Brokeback Mountain. Ledger is most known for his famous performance as the Joker in The Dark Knight. He won Academy Awards for this role.

Heath Ledger died in 2008 from an overdose from several different drugs. His last two films were released after his death.

Anyone that has a job that takes them away from home, I think, can understand the difficulties in maintaining consistency, not only with your family and those you love but with your friends.Heath Ledger

From 18 to 22, I was alone, living in L.A. with a bunch of friends, partying.Heath Ledger

I don't have that much forward planning about what I want to do next, or in the future.Heath Ledger

I like to do something I fear.Heath Ledger

I wasn't going to have fun doing a teen movie again.Heath Ledger

I'm just not one of those naturally funny, relaxed actors who enjoy the spotlight and are so good at it.Heath Ledger

I'm not good at future planning. I don't plan at all. I don't know what I'm doing tomorrow. I don't have a day planner and I don't have a diary. I completely live in the now, not in the past, not in the future.Heath Ledger

I'm still a kid. I'm like six years old. But it's just a matter of wanting to get up, it's just a big journey. I felt like when I left home that I was on a journey, and I still am.Heath Ledger

When I started to watch some of the films I'd done, I realized I was doing movies that I might not actually want to see.Heath Ledger

Heath Ledger was a famous Australian actor, who was born on April 4, 1979. As a person born on this date, Heath Ledger is listed in our database as the 2nd most popular celebrity for the day (April 4) and the 2nd most popular for the year (1979).

People born on April 4 fall under the Zodiac sign of Aries, the Ram. Heath Ledger is the 11th most popular Aries.

Aside from information specific to Heath Ledger's birthday, Heath Ledger is the 2nd most famous Australian and ranks 1st in famous people born in Perth, Australia.

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