Continue to Hollywoodlife () SKIP AD
Skip to content
Primary Navigation

Hollywood Life

  • Home
  • News
    • All News
    • Celebrity News
    • World News
    • Exclusives
    • Politics
    • Celebrity Babies
    • Celebrity Weddings
    • Pics
  • Entertainment
    • All Entertainment
    • TV
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Sports
    • Sex & Relationships
    • Award Shows
    • Holidays
  • Beauty
    • All Beauty
    • Fragrance
    • Hair Care
    • Health
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Skin Care
    • Makeovers
  • Fashion
    • All Fashion
    • Red Carpet
    • Shopping
    • Diet & Fitness
    • Award Shows
    • Makeovers
    • Celebrity Weddings
  • Shopping
    • All Shopping
    • Gift Guide
    • Shop The Look
    • Reviews
Trending Navigation Trending
  • TV
  • Celebrity Weddings
  • Exclusives
  • Celebrity Babies
  • Latest Photos
Search

NewsExpand Menu

  • Celebrity News
  • World News
  • Exclusives
  • Politics
  • Celebrity Babies
  • Celebrity Weddings
  • Pics

EntertainmentExpand Menu

  • TV
  • Movies
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Sex & Relationships
  • Award Shows
  • Holidays

BeautyExpand Menu

  • Fragrance
  • Hair Care
  • Health
  • Makeup
  • Nails
  • Skincare
  • Makeover

FashionExpand Menu

  • Red Carpet
  • Shopping
  • Diet & Fitness
  • Award Shows
  • Makeovers
  • Celebrity Weddings

ShoppingExpand Menu

  • Reviews
  • Gift Guides
  • Shop The Look

TrendingExpand Menu

  • TV
  • Celebrity Weddings
  • Exclusives
  • Sex & Relationships
  • Celebrity Babies
  • Latest Photos

Celebrity BiosExpand Menu

  • Taylor Swift
  • Rihanna
  • Selena Gomez
  • Kim Kardashian
  • Kylie Jenner
  • Kendall Jenner
  • Justin Bieber
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Gigi Hadid
  • Khloe Kardashian
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Angelina Jolie
  • Harry Styles
  • Kourtney Kardashian
  • ALL CELEBRITY BIOS
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
Alerts & Newsletters
© 2023 FACTZ, LLC.

Heath Ledger

Heath Ledger
REX/Shutterstock
View Gallery View Gallery 28 Photos.

Details

Date of Birth:
April 4, 1979
Height:
6' 1"
Hometown:
Manhattan

Bio:
Heath Ledger (born Heath Andrew Ledger on April 4, 1979) was an Australian television and film actor. Heath’s work comprised of nineteen films, including 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), The Patriot (2000), A Knight’s Tale (2001), Brokeback Mountain (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), and his final film before his death, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. Heath received numerous accolades for his critically acclaimed portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Heath died on Jan. 22, 2008 from an accidental toxic combination of prescription drugs.

Best Known For:
Heath is best known for his portrayal as the Joker in The Dark Knight.

Personal Life:
Heath dated Heather Graham for several months in 2000 to 2001, and he had a serious on-and-off-again long-term relationship with actress Naomi Watts from 2002 to 2004. In the summer of 2004, he met and began dating actress Michelle Williams on the set of Brokeback Mountain, and their daughter, Matilda Rose, was born in October 2005. After his break-up with Michelle in late 2007, Heath was romantically linked with supermodels Helena Christensen and Gemma Ward as well as Mary-Kate Olsen and Lindsay Lohan.

Most Read

Shawn Mendes’ GF Charlie Travers Spotted Moving Belongings into His Home 3 Weeks After Frolicking in Underwear on the Beach

Shawn Mendes

Lisa Marie Presley’s Half-Brother Navarone Garibaldi Says He Doesn’t ‘Miss Her’: ‘I’ve Made My Peace’

Navarone Garibaldi, Lisa Marie Presley, Priscilla Presley

Why Did Kanye West and Wife Bianca Censori Split? The Reason for Their Reported Breakup

Kanye West

Cardi B and Offset Unfollow Each Other as She Posts Cryptic Comment About ‘Outgrowing Relationships’

Cardi B and Offset

‘Stranger Things’ Star Maya Hawke Spotted Making Out With Christian Lee Hutson in NYC

Maya Hawke and Singer Christian Lee Hutson Spotted Kissing in NYC

Latest Heath Ledger

See Pics

Heath Ledger’s Look-Alike Daughter Matilda, 17, Seen In Rare Photos While Out In NYC

Matilda Ledger was bundled up in a comfortable-looking casual outfit that included layers of clothing during the weekend outing.

February 27, 2023
See Pics

Matilda Ledger, 17, Looks Just Like Late Dad Heath While Out With Mom Michelle Williams: Photos

Nearly fifteen years after the world lost Heath Ledger, his teenage daughter, Matilda, made a rare public appearance alongside her mother, actress Michelle Williams.

January 3, 2023
michelle husband
Find Out

Michelle Williams’ Husband Thomas Kail: Everything To Know About Her Partner & Past Spouses

Michelle Williams is an award-winning actress, but did you know she has been married multiple times? Here is everything to know about her current husband, Thomas Kail, & her previous relationships.

November 18, 2022
Watch

Diddy Channels Late Heath Ledger’s Joker With Incredible Transformation: Watch

Diddy cheekily revealed he’s ‘highjacking Halloween’ as he showed off an incredible video of him in character as the iconic role from ‘Batman.’

October 30, 2022
heather graham heath ledger
See Pics

Heather Graham Shares Rare Photos Of Ex Heath Ledger: He Was ‘Such A Special Person’

Thirteen years after Heath Ledger’s death, Heather Graham is reminiscing about her time with the actor, who she briefly dated in the early 2000s.

February 3, 2021
See Comment

Heath Ledger’s Family Congratulates Michelle Williams On Marriage: We’re ‘Terribly Happy’ For Her

This is so kind, yet so heartbreaking. Heath Ledger’s family has sent their love to their late son’s ex, Michelle Williams, on her new marriage.

July 31, 2018
Heath Ledger with his baby daughter Matilda
See Pics

Heath Ledger’s Daughter Matilda, 12: See Pics Of The Late Star’s Gorgeous Lookalike Child

Matilda Ledger was only 2 when her dad tragically passed away 10 years ago. Now, at 12 years old, Matilda looks like Heath more than ever — see for yourselves here!

January 22, 2018
12 Next

    About Us

    • About Us
    • Mission
    • Writer Bios
    • Advertise With Us
    • Scoops & Corrections
    • Contact Us

    Legal

    • Privacy Policy
    • California Privacy Rights
    • AdChoices
    • Terms of Use
    • Data Policy
    • Do Not Sell My Personal Information

    News

    • Celebrity News
    • Exclusives
    • World News
    • Politics
    • Celebrity Babies
    • Shopping Reviews

    Connect

    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
    • TikTok
© Copyright 2023 FACTZ, LLC.
Powered by WordPress.com VIP
ad