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Heath Ledger made his big screen debut in the Australian drama Blackrock in 1999. However, it was 10 Things I Hate About You, which brought him to the attention of mainstream audiences.
Since then he spanned genres, starring alongside Mel Gibson in action blockbuster The Patriot, leading family adventure A Knight's Tale, and appearing alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in Ang Lee's groundbreaking love story Brokeback Mountain.
Ledger had just finished work on The Dark Knight, in which he makes a much-anticipated performance as The Joker.
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Since then he spanned genres, starring alongside Mel Gibson in action blockbuster The Patriot, leading family adventure A Knight's Tale, and appearing alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in Ang Lee's groundbreaking love story Brokeback Mountain.
Ledger had just finished work on The Dark Knight, in which he makes a much-anticipated performance as The Joker.
> Click here to continue browsing our illustrated journey through Heath Ledger's career
Click here for our Heath Ledger gallery
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