Which villain did Heath Ledger play in The Dark Knight?
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Ledger played the Joker in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight (2008).
In which Australian city was Heath Ledger born?
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He was born in Perth, Western Australia, in 1979.
Which 2005 Ang Lee film earned Ledger an Oscar nomination for best actor?
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Brokeback Mountain brought him Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for best actor.
In which 1999 teen comedy did Ledger play Patrick Verona?
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10 Things I Hate About You, a reworking of The Taming of the Shrew, launched him in Hollywood.
Which 2001 jousting film starred Ledger as William Thatcher?
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A Knight’s Tale (2001) cast him as a squire who poses as a knight.
Who directed The Dark Knight?
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Christopher Nolan directed The Dark Knight, the second film in his Batman trilogy.
Which 2000 war film cast Ledger as the son of Mel Gibson’s character?
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Roland Emmerich’s The Patriot (2000) paired him with Mel Gibson.
Which Academy Award did Ledger win for The Dark Knight?
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He won the 2009 Oscar for best supporting actor for playing the Joker.
What was the name of Ledger’s character in Brokeback Mountain?
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Ledger played the Wyoming ranch hand Ennis Del Mar.
Which actor played Jack Twist opposite Ledger in Brokeback Mountain?
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Jake Gyllenhaal played Jack Twist opposite Ledger’s Ennis Del Mar.
Heath Ledger Quiz: Easy Challenge
Getting Started
A few gaps to fill – the harder tiers are waiting.
Solid Knowledge
A good score. Try the Medium tier next.
Full Marks Territory
Excellent. The Legendary tier is where it gets difficult.
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