Table of Contents

Introduction: overview of the impression Heath Ledger made on the movie world; 1.Raw Material: Family background and introduction to the entertainment world; 2. The Roaring Boy: First major TV roles and a move to Hollywood; 3. 'Can't Take My Eyes off You': the rise of a teen idol; 4.He Will Rock You: A Knight's Tale and a new direction; 5. Shock Tactics: Monster's Ball and a return to Oz; 6. 'It's Not Magic, It's Just Shiny': Freaked-out hippies and freaky folk tales; 7. The Stillness of Him: the controversial Brokeback Mountain and meeting Michelle Williams; 8.Michelle and Matilda: a settled relationship (for a time) and a daughter he adored; 9. Deep in the Character's Skin: Casanova, Candy and a touch of Dylan; 10. Accidental Death: Heath's tragic demise while suffering from the stress of a successful career; 11. The Killing Joke: the final movie, but perhaps not the last time we shall see Heath Ledger on screen...

About the Author

CHRIS ROBERTS has written about film and music for a wide range of international publications and websites including Elvis, Uncut, The Guardian, London Lite and Channel 4.com. As a broadcaster he appears on BBC, Sky News and others. His previous books include Scarlett Johansson, Lou Reed, Abba and Idle Worship.