
Australian actor (1979–2008)
1979 — 2008
Quick Facts
Profession
Australian actor (1979–2008)
Born
April 4, 1979
Died
2008 (age ~29)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, film director, character actor
1979
Born in Perth (1979-04-04)
2008
Died in Manhattan
2009
AwardAcademy Award for Best Supporting Actor
2009
AwardBAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
2009
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
2009
AwardMTV Movie Award for Best Villain
About
Heath Andrew Ledger was an Australian actor. Known for his versatility across independent and major studio films, his work consisted of 20 films in a variety of genres. He received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, an Actor Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award.
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Heath Andrew Ledger was an Australian actor. Known for his versatility across independent and major studio films, his work consisted of 20 films in a variety of genres. He received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, an Actor Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award.
The name Andrew means "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man. Andrey.". It is of English origin.
Andrew Ledger was born on April 4, 1979.
Andrew Ledger died in 2008, at approximately 29 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man. Andrey.
The name Andrew is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man. Andrey.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Andrew — April 4, 1979
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Would you name your baby Andrew?
Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Respect.
— .
Actions
2009
AwardSaturn Award for Best Supporting Actor