How old was Heath Ledger in Candy?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

In the movie Candy, Heath Ledger was:

26 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of Candy:

January 1, 2006

And the date of birth of Heath Ledger:

April 04, 1979

Considering the usual time period between filming and release, Heath Ledger may have been one year younger or older than the stated age during parts of the shoot.