Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Heath Ledger was one of the most charismatic actors of his generation. After establishing a high-profile Hollywood career at the age of 21 with the lead in "A Knight's Tale," Ledger pursued a series of increasingly diverse, often subversive roles that belied his image as a teen idol. Edgier films such as "Monster's Ball" gave tantalizing hints of his talent, but it wasn't until "Brokeback Mountain" that he proved beyond question the full extent of his abilities. His sudden death rocked the film industry and threw a poignant shadow over the body of work that has now become his legacy. Here, Brian J. Robb explores Ledger's relationships with actresses Michelle Williams, Naomi Watts, and Heather Graham, recounts the making of "Brokeback Mountain" and the film's impact, and charts Ledger's increasingly troubled state of mind. "Heath Ledger: Hollywood's Dark Star" paints a memorable portrait of a compelling and intense young man whose loss will be felt for years to come.
Synopsis
Heath Ledger was one of the most charismatic actors of his generation. After establishing a high-profile Hollywood career at the age of 21 with the lead in
A Knights Tale, Ledger pursued a series of increasingly diverse, often subversive roles that belied his image as a teen idol. His untimely death rocked the film world to its core, created an international media storm, and threw a poignant shadow over the completed body of work that has become his legacy. This book explores it all, including Ledgers relationships with actresses Heather Graham, Naomi Watts, and Michelle Williams; the full story of his career (including the making of both
Brokeback Mountain and
The Dark Knight ); the dissatisfaction with his own performances that plagued Ledger until the very end; and the resolution of the legal situation surrounding his estate.