Biography: Heath Ledger: birth name: Heath Andrew Ledger; born on April 4, 1979 in perth, Australia ; date of death: January 22, 2008; height: 6 ft 1 (185 cm); Zodiac Sign: Aries.

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Heath was an Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and SAG Award nominated Australian film and television actor. After appearing in television roles during the 1990s, Ledger developed a movie career, appearing in nearly 20 films. He starred in both critical and box-office successes.