Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://ar-c.org/video/hmj9MBmb2YG.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Heath Ledger’s Father Reflects On 20th Anniversary Of Brokeback Mountain | 10 News+ [6GKFlmj3NW1] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT Two decades ago, Australian screen legend Heath Ledger took on a role Hollywood heartthrobs all turned down, fearing it’d end their careers. The role in Brokeback Mountain garnered an Oscar-nomination, breaking records and stereotypes. Now, the movie is coming back to cinemas to mark the 20th anniversary. 10 News+ spoke exclusively to the late Perth actor’s father about his career. Join the conversation and follow us on: Instagram: TikTok: Snapchat: Spotify: 10 News+ airs at 6pm, from Sunday to Friday on Network 10. Missed the bulletin? Catch up at 10 News+ is based in Australia and is a division of Paramount. zZceh0eS3Zk 0DYWWemhRI3 dRqPpqiU6AS m51n8dGn4KD lL7HrlvNlWc
Two decades ago, Australian screen legend Heath Ledger took on a role Hollywood heartthrobs all turned down, fearing it’d end their careers. The role in Brokeback Mountain garnered an Oscar-nomination, breaking records and stereotypes. Now, the movie is coming back to cinemas to mark the 20th anniversary. 10 News+ spoke exclusively to the late Perth actor’s father about his career. Join the conversation and follow us on: Instagram: TikTok: Snapchat: Spotify: 10 News+ airs at 6pm, from Sunday to Friday on Network 10. Missed the bulletin? Catch up at 10 News+ is based in Australia and is a division of Paramount. zZceh0eS3Zk 0DYWWemhRI3 dRqPpqiU6AS m51n8dGn4KD lL7HrlvNlWc