While many people know Heath Ledger for his portrayal as the "Joker in Dark Knight," they never heard much else about him. Due to his premature death, his acting career was cut short. However, many people thought he would be the best actor of his time.

Here are a few things you probably did know about Heath Ledger:

1. He’s Australian – Hence the Great Accent.

2. He and His Sister, Kate, Were Named After the Main Characters in the Novel "Wuthering Heights."

3. He Has a Baby Girl Named Matilda.

4. To Prepare for the Role as the Joker, He Secluded Himself in a Motel for Six Weeks.

5. He was the Only Person Ever Nominated for an Award for the Portrayal of the Joker. He was Awarded an Oscar the Year After He Died and His Parents and Sister Accepted it on His Behalf.

6. He was a Brilliant Chess and Hockey Player.

7. His First Ever Gig was in an Australian Television Series Called "Sweat" Where he Played a Gay Bicyclist.

8. Along with Being an Actor, he Also did Photography, Produced, and Directed.

9. While many People Thought that he Killed Himself, he Actually Died of a Bad Combination of Prescriptions that When Combined the Wrong Way Caused Problems.

While people saw him as nothing more than a pretty face, he had a heart of gold and loved everything and everyone around him. His smile and laugh were contagious. Heath Ledger, you were the best there ever was.