Heath Ledger's Career Left Him With A Massive Net Worth

After only 16 years in the entertainment industry and only 23 acting credits to his name, it is estimated that Heath Ledger had about a $20-million-dollar net worth at the time of his passing (via Celebrity Net Worth). According to recorded information, the total was about $16 million in Australian currency, translating with inflation to roughly $20 million in United States dollars. Of course, the additional compensation and royalties that Ledger would have received from "The Dark Knight" would likely increase this total considerably. Having this kind of net worth at what seemed to be the beginning of Ledger's career definitely showed promise for what was to come, though that potential was sadly never realized.

Ledger certainly left behind a legacy of not only family and those who loved him, but a career that impacted many people — including his co-stars. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair exploring his career, Jake Gyllenhaal noted his respect for Ledger during their time filming "Brokeback Mountain" and the way he held himself during interviews and press during comments and controversy about the film. "The Dark Knight" co-star Aaron Eckhart also voiced how much the cast loved watching him work (via Entertainment Tonight). Clearly, the net worth that Ledger had at the time of his death is reflective of not only his ability as an actor but the way he was able to connect with audiences.