Heath Ledger

Best known as a Leading Actor based on credits in that role in 7 films, with $1,424,764,545 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #172)
Best-known acting roles: Joker (The Dark Knight), Gabriel Martin (The Patriot), Ennis Del Mar (Brokeback Mountain), William (A Knight’s Tale), Jake Grimm (The Brothers Grimm)
Born: April 4, 1979
Died: January 22, 2008
                                    

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Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office
International
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorLeading7$722,699,346$702,065,199$1,424,764,545
Supporting1$113,330,342$101,969,658$215,300,000
Lead Ensemble Member1$7,689,607$56,663,000$64,352,607
Documentary Subject1$0$495,980$495,980
(Unclassified)6$110,708,927$60,735,856$171,444,783

Career Trend

This graph shows Heath Ledger’s score on our annual analysis of leading stars at the box office. The Star Score represents points assigned to each of the leading stars of the top 100 movies (based on box office) in the current year and two preceding years. For appearing in the number one movie in a year a star gets 100 points, the number two movie 99 points and so on..

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


Home Market Releases for May 23rd, 2017

May 24th, 2017

My Life as a Zucchini

It is a great week on the home market with two monster hits coming out: Logan and Get Out. However, both have previously been named Pick of the Week. Fortunately there was one other release in competition for Pick of the Week, My Life as a Zucchini on Blu-ray. Thank goodness this film comes out this week. Otherwise, John Wick: Chapter Two would have become the third Video on Demand release in a row to win Pick of the Week. More...

Featured Blu-ray and DVD Review: Doctor Strange

February 20th, 2017

Doctor-Strange

Doctor Strange was the first time that magic was really strongly introduced into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and some thought the film was a bit of a risk as a result. Instead, the film became the second biggest introductory film in the MCU, behind only Guardians of the Galaxy. Is it as good as its box office numbers would suggest? Or has the MCU become self-sustaining generating hundreds of million of dollars regardless of quality? More...

2016 Preview: March

March 1st, 2016

Zootopia

It's March 1st, which is not only the beginning of the month, but also Super Tuesday. If you are not American and don't pay attention to American politics, Super Tuesday is sort of like the Oscar night of the primary season. I was going to write about my predictions, but it looks like the race is about to be over. On the Republicans side, if Trump gets more than 50% of the delegates, then he has won. It will be too late to stop him. If he gets less than 40%, then it becomes a real race again. If the polling is correct, then he will get closer to 50% than 40%. On the Democratic side, Sanders needs at least 45% of the delegates, or it is over for him. Anything less than that and Hillary Clinton will have too big a lead to overcome. If the South Carolina result is an indicator, Hillary Clinton could get two-thirds of the delegates awarded tonight.

As for the box office, February was amazing, thanks to Deadpool's record-breaking opening and better than expected legs. The month ended with 2016 being nearly 4% higher than 2015's pace. Additionally, there are some big releases coming out this month with both Zootopia and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice looking to get more than $200 million, while Allegiant should hit $100 million. Last March, there were also three films that earned more than $100 million, but only one $200 million hit, Cinderella. It should be a really close race between 2016 and 2015. More...

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Release
Date
TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office
International
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
May 23, 2017I am Heath Ledger $495,980$495,980
Dec 25, 2009The Imaginarium of Doc… Tony $7,689,607$56,663,000$64,352,607
Jul 18, 2008The Dark Knight Joker $534,235,491$465,004,537$999,240,028
Nov 21, 2007I’m Not There Bob Dylan $4,017,609$8,380,004$12,397,613
Nov 17, 2006Candy Dan $45,128$45,128
Dec 25, 2005Casanova Casanova $11,304,403$24,900,000$36,204,403
Dec 9, 2005Brokeback Mountain Ennis Del Mar $83,043,761$93,937,102$176,980,863
Aug 26, 2005The Brothers Grimm Jake Grimm $37,899,638$67,400,000$105,299,638
Jun 3, 2005Lords of Dogtown Skip $11,273,517$2,150,848$13,424,365
Mar 26, 2004Ned Kelly Ned Kelly $86,959$6,284,940$6,371,899
Sep 5, 2003The Order Father Alex Bernier $7,659,747$3,900,000$11,559,747
Sep 20, 2002The Four Feathers Harry Faversham $18,306,166$11,576,479$29,882,645
Dec 26, 2001Monster's Ball Sonny Grotowski $31,273,922$12,492,541$43,766,463
May 11, 2001A Knight’s Tale William $56,083,966$44,538,620$100,622,586
Jun 28, 2000The Patriot Gabriel Martin $113,330,342$101,969,658$215,300,000
Mar 31, 199910 Things I Hate About… Patrick Verona $38,177,966$22,235,984$60,413,950
 
Averages $63,628,548$61,461,980$117,272,370
Totals 16 $954,428,222$921,929,693$1,876,357,915


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


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Release
Date
TitleOpening
Weekend
Maximum
Theaters
Domestic
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Domestic
Share
Dec 25, 2009The Imaginarium of Doc… $334,183607$7,689,607$64,352,60711.9%
Jul 18, 2008The Dark Knight $158,411,4834,366$534,235,491$999,240,02853.5%
Nov 17, 2006Candy $3,64612$45,128$45,128100.0%
Dec 25, 2005Casanova $119,2761,011$11,304,403$36,204,40331.2%
Dec 9, 2005Brokeback Mountain $547,4252,089$83,043,761$176,980,86346.9%
Aug 26, 2005The Brothers Grimm $15,092,0793,098$37,899,638$105,299,63836.0%
Mar 26, 2004Ned Kelly $43,70422$86,959$6,371,8991.4%
May 11, 2001A Knight’s Tale $16,511,3912,980$56,083,966$100,622,58655.7%
 
Averages $23,882,8981,773$91,298,619$186,139,64442.1%
Totals 8 $730,388,953$1,489,117,152


Supporting Roles


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Release
Date
TitleOpening
Weekend
Maximum
Theaters
Domestic
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Domestic
Share
Jun 28, 2000The Patriot $22,413,7103,061$113,330,342$215,300,00052.6%
 
Averages $22,413,7103,061$113,330,342$215,300,00052.6%
Totals 1 $113,330,342$215,300,000

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 311 $730,388,953
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,701-15,800) 15,747 $113,330,342
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 976 $954,428,222
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 581 $843,719,295
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,213 $954,428,222
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 401-500) 434 $758,728,199
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 19,301-19,400) 19,379 $101,969,658
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,545 $921,929,693
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 801-900) 801 $861,193,837
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,961 $921,929,693
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 369 $1,489,117,152
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 17,601-17,700) 17,624 $215,300,000
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,210 $1,876,357,915
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) 677 $1,704,913,132
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,523 $1,876,357,915
Highest Grossing Stars of 2001 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 220 57
Highest Grossing Stars of 2002 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 224 57
Highest Grossing Stars of 2003 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 228 57
Highest Grossing Stars of 2005 at the Domestic Box Office 89 108
Highest Grossing Stars of 2006 at the Domestic Box Office 73 108
Highest Grossing Stars of 2007 at the Domestic Box Office 66 108
Highest Grossing Stars of 2008 at the Domestic Box Office 71 100
Highest Grossing Stars of 2009 at the Domestic Box Office 85 100
Highest Grossing Stars of 2010 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 104 100
Highest Grossing Stars of 2001 at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) 193 59
Highest Grossing Stars of 2002 at the International Box Office (Rank 201-300) 205 59
Highest Grossing Stars of 2003 at the International Box Office (Rank 201-300) 205 59
Highest Grossing Stars of 2005 at the International Box Office 42 152
Highest Grossing Stars of 2006 at the International Box Office 43 152
Highest Grossing Stars of 2007 at the International Box Office 32 152
Highest Grossing Stars of 2008 at the International Box Office 70 99
Highest Grossing Stars of 2009 at the International Box Office 42 146
Highest Grossing Stars of 2010 at the International Box Office 58 146
Highest Grossing Stars of 2011 at the International Box Office (Rank 301-400) 306 47
Highest Grossing Stars of 2001 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 196 60
Highest Grossing Stars of 2002 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) 203 60
Highest Grossing Stars of 2003 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) 212 60
Highest Grossing Stars of 2005 at the Worldwide Box Office 64 132
Highest Grossing Stars of 2006 at the Worldwide Box Office 58 132
Highest Grossing Stars of 2007 at the Worldwide Box Office 52 132
Highest Grossing Stars of 2008 at the Worldwide Box Office 70 100
Highest Grossing Stars of 2009 at the Worldwide Box Office 67 114
Highest Grossing Stars of 2010 at the Worldwide Box Office 86 114
Highest Grossing Stars of 2011 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 401-500) 424 14
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 801-900) 894 $101,673,211
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 401-500) 478 $83,088,889
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Comic/Graphic Novel Movies 69 $534,235,491
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Factual Book/Article Movies (Rank 401-500) 406 $86,959
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Folk Tale/Legend/Fairytale Movies (Rank 101-200) 115 $11,304,403
Top International Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 601-700) 693 $168,601,620
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 401-500) 484 $93,937,102
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Comic/Graphic Novel Movies (Rank 101-200) 120 $465,004,537
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Factual Book/Article Movies (Rank 201-300) 248 $6,284,940
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Folk Tale/Legend/Fairytale Movies (Rank 101-200) 112 $24,900,000
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 701-800) 743 $270,274,831
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 401-500) 468 $177,025,991
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Comic/Graphic Novel Movies 91 $999,240,028
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Factual Book/Article Movies (Rank 301-400) 334 $6,371,899
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Folk Tale/Legend/Fairytale Movies (Rank 101-200) 117 $36,204,403
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 201-300) 202 $730,388,953
Top International Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 201-300) 249 $758,728,199
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 201-300) 217 $1,489,117,152
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 5,001-5,100) 5,069 $45,128
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 134 $150,432,130
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Super Hero Movies 67 $534,235,491
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Fantasy Movies (Rank 301-400) 318 $45,589,245
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Dramatization Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,126 $86,959
Top International Leading Stars for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 177 $163,375,722
Top International Leading Stars for Super Hero Movies (Rank 101-200) 110 $465,004,537
Top International Leading Stars for Fantasy Movies (Rank 201-300) 227 $124,063,000
Top International Leading Stars for Dramatization Movies (Rank 501-600) 554 $6,284,940
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,431 $45,128
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 171 $313,807,852
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Super Hero Movies 89 $999,240,028
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Fantasy Movies (Rank 201-300) 260 $169,652,245
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Dramatization Movies (Rank 701-800) 787 $6,371,899
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 601-700) 613 $101,673,211
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 101-200) 120 $534,235,491
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 201-300) 280 $94,393,292
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Multiple Genres Movies 19 $86,959
Top International Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 501-600) 587 $168,601,620
Top International Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 201-300) 234 $465,004,537
Top International Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 201-300) 236 $118,837,102
Top International Leading Stars for Multiple Genres Movies 4 $6,284,940
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 601-700) 605 $270,274,831
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 101-200) 167 $999,240,028
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 201-300) 227 $213,230,394
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Multiple Genres Movies 7 $6,371,899
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 201-300) 201 $635,908,702
Top Domestic Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 501-600) 565 $94,480,251
Top International Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 201-300) 281 $633,606,157
Top International Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 438 $125,122,042
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 201-300) 237 $1,269,514,859
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 491 $219,602,293
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 701-800) 773 $11,304,403
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies 65 $534,235,491
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Universal Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,069 $86,959
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 301-400) 383 $56,083,966
Top International Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 501-600) 563 $24,900,000
Top International Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 101-200) 112 $465,004,537
Top International Leading Stars for Universal Movies (Rank 601-700) 657 $6,284,940
Top International Leading Stars for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 301-400) 396 $44,538,620
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 601-700) 672 $36,204,403
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies 90 $999,240,028
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Universal Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 979 $6,371,899
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 301-400) 391 $100,622,586

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