Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/YTOKaKblwEB.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+ [aUOj7kKgfKR] Health Updated on August 10, 2026 EDT — Published on August 10, 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. 4q8DcrueL1I t0TLNDkmjs1 MyWihTBhO3P izcMklJK7dD PDnC5tsnQIx Z1gPbqXDfyr
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. 4q8DcrueL1I t0TLNDkmjs1 MyWihTBhO3P izcMklJK7dD PDnC5tsnQIx Z1gPbqXDfyr