Heath Ledger
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Heath Ledger
Summary
Heath Ledger is a human[1]. Born in Perth[2], he… he was born on April 4, 1979[3]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. He died on January 22, 2008[5]. He worked as a television actor[6], film director[7], film actor[8], character actor[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.024% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (246,393 views/month, #241 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Heath Ledger was born in Perth[2].
- Heath Ledger died in Manhattan[4].
- Heath Ledger was born on April 4, 1979[3].
- Heath Ledger died on January 22, 2008[5].
- Burial took place at Karrakatta[12].
- Heath Ledger's father was Kim Ledger[13].
- Heath Ledger's mother was Sally Ramshaw[14].
- A child of Heath Ledger was Matilda Ledger[15].
- Heath Ledger held citizenship in Australia[16].
- English was Heath Ledger's native language[17].
- Heath Ledger's professions included television actor[6].
- Heath Ledger's professions included film director[7].
- Heath Ledger's professions included film actor[8].
- Heath Ledger's professions included character actor[9].
- Heath Ledger worked as an actor[10].
- Heath Ledger's education included a stint at Guildford Grammar School[18].
- Heath Ledger's education included a stint at Heathcote High School[19].
- A notable work attributed to Heath Ledger is The Dark Knight[20].
- A notable work attributed to Heath Ledger is Ned Kelly[21].
- A notable work attributed to Heath Ledger is Two Hands[22].
- A notable work attributed to Heath Ledger is 10 Things I Hate About You[23].
- A notable work attributed to Heath Ledger is Candy[24].
- Heath Ledger received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[25].
- Heath Ledger received the MTV Movie Award for Best Villain[26].
- Heath Ledger received the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Heath Ledger's place of birth was Perth[2]. He was born on April 4, 1979[3]. His father was Kim Ledger[13]. His mother was Sally Ramshaw[14]. English was his native language[17].
Education
Educated at Guildford Grammar School[18], a boys' school[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1896[30] and Heathcote High School[19], a high school[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1960[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include television actor[6], film director[7], film actor[8], character actor[9], and actor[10].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Dark Knight[20], a film[34], directed by Christopher Nolan[35]; Ned Kelly[21], a film[36], directed by Gregor Jordan[37]; Two Hands[22], a film[38], directed by Gregor Jordan[39]; 10 Things I Hate About You[23], a film[40], directed by Gil Junger[41]; and Candy[24], a film[42], directed by Neil Armfield[43]. Things named for Heath Ledger include Heath Ledger Scholarship[44].
Recognition
Awards received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[25], an Academy Awards[45], in United States[46], founded in 1936[47]; MTV Movie Award for Best Villain[26], a MTV Movie & TV Awards[48], in United States[49]; BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[27], a film award category[50], in United Kingdom[51]; Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture[52], an award for best supporting actor[53], in United States[54], founded in 1943[55]; Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor[56], an award for best supporting actor[57], in United States[58], founded in 1976[59]; and Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role[60], an award for best supporting actor[61], in United States[62], founded in 1994[63].
Personal Life
A child of Heath Ledger was Matilda Ledger[15].
Death and Burial
Heath Ledger died on January 22, 2008[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. The cause of death was poisoning by drugs[64]. He is buried at Karrakatta[12].
Why It Matters
Heath Ledger ranks in the top 0.024% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (246,393 views/month, #241 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
He has been cited as an influence by Timothée Chalamet[67], an actor[68], b. 1995[69], of France[70], awarded the Gold Derby Awards[71], specialised in acting[72].
Entities named for him include Heath Ledger Scholarship[44].
FAQs
Where was Heath Ledger born?
Heath Ledger was born in Perth[2].
Where did Heath Ledger die?
Heath Ledger passed away in Manhattan[4].
Who were Heath Ledger's parents?
Heath Ledger's father was Kim Ledger[13]. Heath Ledger's mother was Sally Ramshaw[14].
What did Heath Ledger do for work?
Heath Ledger worked as television actor[6], film director[7], film actor[8], character actor[9], and actor[10].
Where did Heath Ledger go to school?
Heath Ledger was educated at Guildford Grammar School[18] and Heathcote High School[19].
What awards did Heath Ledger receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[25], MTV Movie Award for Best Villain[26], BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[27], and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture[52].
Who did Heath Ledger influence?
Heath Ledger has been cited as an influence by Timothée Chalamet[67].