Young Heath Ledger Photos to Fuel Your '90s Nostalgia

From '90s chick flicks to DC Comics, take a look at these young Heath Ledger photos to reminisce on the late actor's glory days on the screen.

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Let's face it, young Heath Ledger's rendition of "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" in the '90s romantic comedy 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) is the grand romantic gesture every girl dreams of. The role of teenage rebel and heartthrob Patrick Verona was Ledger's breakout into the film industry, but the late actor possessed a charm that could win over the hearts of his audience regardless of his role. From the sweeping landscapes of Wyoming to the fictional city of Gotham, Heath Ledger is recognized for his ability to transform into the characters he played, contributing to his dynamic, true-to-life performances in a wide range of films.

While the role of Patrick Verona is considered to be Ledger's claim to fame, young Heath Ledger was actually granted his first feature role in the '90s emotional drama Blackrock (1997), and from there took the world of cinema by storm in Brokeback Mountain (2005), Candy (2006), and of course, The Dark Night (2008) as the Joker. Ledger passed ahead of The Dark Night release in 2008, but his legacy as an accomplished actor proceeds him. While the actor is praised for all his eras, young Heath Ledger could play the role of a teenage heartthrob or a frenzied supervillain, and his audience would love him either way.

To reminisce on Ledger's cinematic glory days, take a look at these young Heath Ledger photos from on and off the screen that will melt your heart and fuel your next '90s movie marathon.

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Young Heath Ledger; Heath Ledger in Sydney, Australia in June 1998 during the making of his new film "Two Hands" at Bondi Beach.

A young Heath Ledger in Sydney, Australia in June 1998 during the making of his new film 'Two Hands' at Bondi Beach.

In the 1999 film that launched his career, '10 Things I Hate About You' features a young Heath Ledger as the charming yet rebellious love interest of Julia Stiles' character Kat.

Although Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger were never romantically involved off the screen, their connection as love interests in '10 Things I Hate About You' (1999) is what made the film a fan favorite for '90s romantic comedies.

A young Heath Ledger pictured taking a break from the chaos and festivities of the Sundance Film Festival in January 1999 in Park City, Utah.

Young Heath Ledger; Ledger at the Hollywood premiere of "Go" in 1999.

A young Heath Ledger at the Hollywood premiere of 'Go' in 1999.

Heath Ledger's promotional photoshoot in June 2000 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

Heath Ledger circa June 2000, three weeks before the film premiere of "The Patriot" at Loews Century Plaza in California.

Young Heath Ledger circa June 2000, three weeks before the film premiere of 'The Patriot.'

More footage from Ledger's promotional photoshoot in June 2000 depicting his iconic smoulder.

Young Heath Ledger; Heath Ledger showing his more serious side in promotional photoshoot in June 2000.

While young Heath Ledger was frequently photographed with a smile, he showed his more serious side in his promotional photoshoot in June 2000 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

Heath Ledger and American actress Heather Graham on the set of the film 'From Hell' in Prague in 2000.

Released in 2001, 'A Knights Tale' features 21-year-old Ledger as the handsome and adored hero William Thatcher.

Heath Ledger starring in cross-genre film "A Knight's Tale" as William Thatcher. At only 21-years-old, Ledger's role in "A Knight's Tale" was his fifth major role after his breakout film "10 Things I Hate About You" in 1999.

A young Ledger starring in cross-genre film 'A Knight's Tale' as William Thatcher. At only 21-years-old, Ledger's role in 'A Knight's Tale' was his fifth major role after his breakout film '10 Things I Hate About You' in 1999.