How old was Heath Ledger in The Patriot?

Age is one of those behind-the-scenes facts that fans love to uncover. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While The Patriot was being made, Heath Ledger was:

20 years old

After checking the dates, that’s the calculated age of the celebrity.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year The Patriot was launched:

January 1, 2000

And the day in which Heath Ledger was born:

April 04, 1979

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Heath Ledger might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.