Heath Ledger Trivia

1. When was Heath Ledger born?

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Answer: April 4th, 1979

Heath Andrew Ledger was born 1979 in Perth, Australia. He had an older sister named Kate. They were named after characters in the Emily Bronte novel, "Wuthering Heights". He had two other sisters named Olivia and Ashleigh.

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Answer: 4th April

Heath was born in Perth, Western Australia on 4th April 1979. His mother is a French teacher and his father is a racing car driver and mining engineer. Robert Downey Jr. also shares this birthday with Heath (and my daughter, Hannah). Sadly, it was also the day Martin Luther King Jr. was killed.

From Quiz Heath Ledger

Answer: Three sisters

Their names are Kate, Olivia and Ashleigh. Kate is older and the other two his half sisters.

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Answer: 10 Things I Hate About You

Heath was nominated for an MTV Award for this 1999 film. He was nominated in the Best Musical Performance award, for when he sang "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You". This movie was a modern remake of William Shakespears's "The Taming of the Shrew".

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Answer: Michelle Williams

His daughter, Matilda Rose Ledger was born on October 28th, 2005. Her mother Michelle Williams was his partner. They met on the set of "Brokeback Mountain" (2005). Heath dated both Heather Graham and Naomi Watts. Anne Hathaway was also in "Brokeback Mountain" (2005).

From Quiz A Tribute to Heath Ledger

Answer: Guildford Grammar

Heath went to Guildford Grammar, which is a boys' school. While at school, Heath had to choose between taking up cookery or acting - thankfully, he chose acting, otherwise we would have missed out on his phenomenal talent. The world is a better place for having his films in it.

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Answer: "Clowning Around"

Heat was also in 'Ship to Shore' in 1993, 'Sweat' in 1996, and 'Bush Patrol' in 1997.

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Answer: The Four Feathers

Heath starred in this 2002 remake of the 1939 classic with Kate Hudson and Wes Bentley. This movie follows a British officer who has resigned from the army. His best friend and his fiancee now find him to be a coward. Four white feathers represent cowardice. But the British officer is secretly working undercover.

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Answer: The Patriot

Heath and Mel starred in "The Patriot" (2000). Heath played Gabriel Martin to Mel's Benjamin Martin. This movie was about a man (Mel Gibson) who had fought in the French and Indian War and did not want to be part of the approaching war with Britain. The movie dealt with the real loss associated with war, the loss of loved ones. Mel was not in "Brokeback Mountain" (2005). Mel was in "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome"(1985) and "Braveheart"(1995), but Heath was not his co-star in either movie.

From Quiz A Tribute to Heath Ledger

Answer: Sweat

'Sweat' was a programme about young athletes who were preparing for the Olympics. When Heath auditioned, he chose to go for the role of a gay cyclist, as he realised this would provide him with more of a challenge. Who could have forseen how this would stand him in good stead, when he came to play Ennis Del Mar in 'Brokeback Mountain'? 'Sweat' also featured Martin Henderson (of New Zealand soap 'Shortland Street') and was shown on ITV's kids' slot. Unfortunately it was axed after just one series.

From Quiz Heath Ledger

Answer: 1979

4th April 1979.

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Answer: It seemed simple. Just deliver the cash.

A black comedy that apparently captures the essence of Australians.

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Answer: January 22nd, 2008

Sadly, Heath died on January 22nd, 2008 of an accidental overdose of prescription medicine. He was found in his SoHo apartment in New York City.

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Answer: Heathcliff Andrew Ledger

Heath and his sister, Kate, were named for Emily Bronte's characters from 'Wuthering Heights', Heathcliff and Catherine. Heath also had two younger half-sisters called Olivia and Ashleigh.

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Answer: Ned Kelly

Ned Kelly also stars Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush and Naomi Watts.

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Answer: Monster's Ball

Heath starred in this 2001 film along with Halle Berry, Billy Bob Thornton, and Peter Boyle. In this movie a racist prison guard (Billy Bob) falls in love with an African American woman (Halle Berry). Working with the criminals on Death Row, the prison guard had recently executed the woman's husband.

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Answer: Czech Republic

Apparently Hollywood finds Prague and the surrounding areas good film fodder, as they can be made up relatively easily to look like old Europe.

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Answer: Ennis Del Mar

Heath's character was named Ennis Del Mar. Jake Gyllenhaal played Jack Twist and Randy Quaid played Joe Aguirre. Larry McMurty was the man who wrote the screenplay for this movie. "Brokeback Mountain" was a true love story. Two friends named Ennis and Jack were friends who carried on a secretive and forbidden relationship throughout their adult life.

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Answer: Scott Irwin

'Home and Away' was set in the fictional town of Summer Bay and premiered in January 1988. Heath's character of Scott was a guest appearance and he played a surfer. Julian McMahon ('Charmed' and 'Nip and Tuck') also appeared in 'Home and Away'.

From Quiz Heath Ledger

Answer: "The Patriot"

He thought that he had mucked up his audition.

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Answer: The Patriot

Heath starred in this 2000 movie with Mel Gibson. For this movie Heath won the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Male Newcomer. In this movie Gabriel (Heath) enlists in the army to defend America against the British. Wanting to protect his son and family from the British rule, Benjamin (Mel Gibson) returns to his former life as a war hero.

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Answer: 10 Things I Hate About You

Heath made an impression in "10 Things I Hate About You" (1999), which was an adaptation of Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew". Heath starred as Patrick Verona in this adaptation, set in a highschool. "She's the Man" (2001) was an adaptation of "Twelfth Night" at a British prep school starring Amanda Bynes. "My Own Private Idaho" (1991) was a road movie loosely based on "Henry the IV" starring the late River Phoenix. "O" (2001) was a remake of "Othello" on a basketball court starring Mekhi Phifer.

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Answer: 10 Things I Hate About You

'10 Things I Hate About You' was released in 1999. Also starring Julia Stiles, the film told the story of two sisters, the elder of whom decided not to date, and the younger, who was told she could not date until the older girl dated! As the younger girl, Bianca, was popular with the boys, and the older, Kat, was not. Patrick (Heath), the school bad boy, was hired to romance Kat, in order for the other lads to date Bianca. It was a great film.

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Answer: Julia Stiles

Julia Stiles was born on the 28th March 1981. She plays Katarina Stratford in 'Ten Things I Hate About You'.

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Answer: A Knight's Tale

Heath starred in this 2001 movie with Shannyn Sossoman. For this movie Heath earned two MTV Movie Awards. One for "Best Kiss" and one for Best Musical Sequence. Based of Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales", a peasant works for a knight who dies. The peasant, William (Heath), pretends to be the knight during a jousting match. After winning the match William and his friends continue to enter jousting tournaments pretending that William is an actual knight. But, Count Adhemar, who wants William's girlfriend Jocelyn (Shannyn Sossoman), will stop at nothing to reveal William's true past.

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Answer: The Patriot & Patriot

Drama from 2000 also starring Mel Gibson.

From Quiz A Tribute to Heath Ledger

Answer: Sir Ulrich von Liechtenstein

This film was based on 'The Canterbury Tales' and was released in 2001. Heath starred as William Thatcher, a young squire who dreamed of becoming a knight. When his knight died, he saw his chance, and calling himself Sir Ulrich von Liechtenstein, he entered the jousting circuit and became a famous knight. The film had a modern rock soundtrack which helped bring the story to life in our times.

From Quiz All About Heath

Answer: Blackrock

This 1997 movie was Heath's first. A young girl gets raped and murdered and a group of surfers' friendship is tested until the truth finally comes out.

From Quiz Heath Ledger Films

Answer: The Taming Of The Shrew

Ledger played opposite Julia Stiles, winning paintball fights and girls' hearts. Ahh.

From Quiz The Great Heath Ledger and his Movies

Answer: The Joker

Heath completed the movie "The Dark Knight" (2008) where he played The Joker. This movie was a sequel to "Batman Begins" (2005) which starred Christian Bale. Critics have mentioned that Heath's portrayal of the The Joker made Jack Nicholson's version light weight. Heath played Robbie Clark in "I'm Not There" (2007) which was a biographical film based on the life of Bob Dylan. Skip was the name of Heath's character in "Lords of Dogtown" (2005). This movie was about a bunch of skateboarders who influenced the sport. Heath died while filming "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" and his part was completed by an assortment of actors.

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