Heath Ledger (Muzi Stars) Profession: [Actors] Nationality: [Australia] Birthplace: [Australia] Reference: [News135] [Photo32] News: [Ledger frightening in final role in "Dark Knight"2008-07-01]

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"Dark Knight" a gripping character study LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "The Dark Knight" is pure adrenaline. Director Christopher Nolan, having dispensed with the introspective, moody origin story of 2005's "Batman Begins," now puts the Caped Crusader through a decathlon of explosions, vehicle flips, hand-to-hand combat, midair rescues and pulse-pounding suspense.   People:Maggie Gyllenhaal Martin Scorsese Heath Ledger Christian Bale Aaron Eckhart Morgan Freeman   2008-07-07 Ledger frightening in final role in "Dark Knight" LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - He hired actor Heath Ledger to portray a frightening villain whose chaotic life threatens audiences, and Chris Nolan, director of new Batman movie "The Dark Knight," says he got exactly what he wanted.   Nations:U.S.   People:Heath Ledger Christian Bale Jack Nicholson   Source:(Reuters)   2008-07-01 Heath Ledger delivers brilliantly as the Joker LOS ANGELES - The buzz over Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker in "The Dark Knight" for the last several months was justified. With his final full film role, Ledger delivers what may be remembered as the finest performance of his career.   People:Heath Ledger Philip Seymour Hoffman Christian Bale Jack Nicholson Tom Cruise   2008-06-27 Giving Heath Ledger Credit Los Angeles (E! Online) - The Dark Knight doesn't forget.   Nations:New Zealand   People:Heath Ledger Giorgio Armani Christian Bale   Source:(E! Online)   2008-06-26 `Dark Knight' credits pay tribute to Ledger LOS ANGELES - Heath Ledger is getting a fond tribute from his collaborators on "The Dark Knight."   People:Heath Ledger Maggie Gyllenhaal Christian Bale Aaron Eckhart Morgan Freeman   2008-06-26 Headlines "Dark Knight" a gripping character study 2008-07-07 Ledger frightening in final role in "Dark Knight" 2008-07-01 Heath Ledger delivers brilliantly as the Joker 2008-06-27 Giving Heath Ledger Credit 2008-06-26 `Dark Knight' credits pay tribute to Ledger 2008-06-26 Oscar season kicks off 2008-06-26 Australian film organization creates Ledger scholarship 2008-06-10 "Brokeback Mountain" to be turned into an opera 2008-06-09 Heath Ledger portrait wins Australian art prize 2008-05-08 Moviegoers have "Sex" on the brain: poll 2008-05-01 Hollywood is on edge ahead of summer movie season 2008-04-25 Indiana Jones, superheroes aim to rule Hollywood summer 2008-04-20 Lawsuit says paparazzi gave Heath Ledger drugs 2008-04-12 Lawsuit: Ledger used cocaine at party 2008-04-11 Ledger's Joker Makes Dramatic Entrance 2008-03-14 Ledger's will leaves nothing to daughter 2008-03-10 Depp, Farrell and Law step in to finish Ledger film 2008-03-10 Heath Ledger's daughter not to be snubbed by his estate: father 2008-03-10 Blanchett in tribute to Ledger at Spirit Awards 2008-02-24 Law, Depp and Farrell to replace Ledger in film 2008-02-19 Lohan recreates Monroe photo shoot 2008-02-18 Amy Winehouse puts rehab in spotlight 2008-02-12 Friends, family bid farewell to Hollywood star Ledger in Australia 2008-02-09 Family: Ledger death should teach others 2008-02-07 Accidental drug overdose killed Ledger: NY coroner 2008-02-06 Ledger's family returns home to Perth 2008-02-05 Ledger drug rumors upset Perth locals 2008-02-04 Michelle Mourns Heath, Asks for Peace 2008-02-02 Michelle Williams says heart broken over Ledger 2008-02-01 Celeb news show won't run Ledger video 2008-01-31 That's Showbuzz! Highlights of U.S. celeb magazines 2008-01-31 "No Country For Old Men" positioned for Oscar 2008-01-28 Day-Lewis, Christie win top honors at key Oscars indicator 2008-01-28 Police won't question Olsen about Ledger 2008-01-28 `No Country' dominates weekend awards 2008-01-28 Glamour returns to Hollywood with actors award show 2008-01-27 Ledger death leaves studio with balancing act: analysts 2008-01-26 Johansson: I'm in love with Obama! 2008-01-26 In glitz-starved awards season, all eyes on SAG fete 2008-01-26 Ledger memorials planned for New York, Los Angeles 2008-01-26 Redford to take on 'A Walk in the Woods' 2008-01-26 Day-Lewis emotional over Ledger's death 2008-01-25 Olsen statement: 'Heath was a friend' 2008-01-25 Sales spike for Heath Ledger films 2008-01-25 Olsen statement: 'Heath was a friend' 2008-01-25 Ledger death 'heartbreaking' says director Ang Lee 2008-01-24 Masseuse who found Ledger called Olsen 2008-01-24 Tests on Heath Ledger to take days 2008-01-24 Heath Ledger edgy, anxious over Christmas holidays 2008-01-24 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed Heath Ledger delivers brilliantly as the Joker 2008-06-27 "Brokeback Mountain" to be turned into an opera 2008-06-09 Clooney, Streep, Heath Ledger expected at Berlin Film Festival 2006-01-30 Giving Heath Ledger Credit 2008-06-26 "No Country For Old Men" positioned for Oscar 2008-01-28 All bets on 'Brokeback' galloping to victory at Oscars 2006-02-26 Hollywood Studios stumble through a tough year 2005-12-31 Hollywood holding its breath for Oscar nominations 2006-01-30 Oscar season kicks off 2008-06-26 Glamour returns to Hollywood with actors award show 2008-01-27 Hoffman, Witherspoon Win Lead-Acting Oscars 2006-03-05 Oscar race seems close as it nears finish line 2006-03-02 J-Lo to hand out Oscars gold 2006-03-01 'The Constant Gardener' expected to flower at BAFTAs 2006-02-19 'Brokeback' rides roughshod over 2006 Oscar nominations 2006-01-31 Hollywood actors snub Oscars favourite 'Brokeback Mountain' 2006-01-30 US producers crown 'Brokeback Mountain' in key Oscars indicator 2006-01-23 Dud DVDs Doom "Munich" at Brit Oscars? 2006-01-21 Clooney, Weisz Earn Golden Globe Honors 2006-01-16 'Brokeback' rides high in Oscar race 2006-01-05 Oscars get underway with Oscars for Clooney, Weisz 2006-03-05 Knightley, Williams Top Oscar Fashions 2006-03-05 Jack Nicholson leads star Oscar presenters 2006-03-03 AP Film Writers Expect a 'Brokeback' Night 2006-03-01 Hollywood on edge as Oscar voting nears deadline 2006-03-01

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