'10 Things I Hate About You' Cast: Through The Years With The Cast

10 Things I Hate About You is a smash hit comedy from the year 1999, based on William Shakespeare's late-16th century comedy The Taming of the Shrew. It was directed by Gil Junger and starred the gorgeous couple of Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles.

Heath Ledger plays "Patrick" who is given money by "Joey" to take "Kat," "Bianca's" older sister, on a date. Even though he is paid to take "Kat" (Julia Stiles) out, "Patrick" starts to fall for her. However, when "Kat" discovers that "Patrick" has received money for taking her out, she storms out, leaving him alone at their prom. After her dramatic exit, she reads out a poem in class declaring her feelings for "Patrick". "Kat" and "Patrick" put their argument behind them and he buys her a guitar with the money he was paid for their dates.

Heath Ledger († 28) first started acting on TV shows. 10 things I Hate About You actually was his big breakthrough. He starred in numerous films and soon became part of Hollywood's A-list. In 2006, he was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Brokeback Mountain. In 2008, he played the "Joker" in The Dark Knight and gave a sensational performance. In the same year, the successful actor died from acute intoxication, having consumed a cocktail of various painkillers and sedatives. Heath Ledger was awarded a Golden Globe and an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor for his role as the "Joker" posthumously.

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Julia Stiles began her career at the age of eleven as a theatre actress. At just 15, she landed her first guest appearances in various films. 10 Things I Hate About You was her big breakthrough. Since then she has starred in numerous major productions, including Mona Lisa Smile, The Omen, and Save the Last Dance. She has also appeared in three of the Bourne films. She was nominated for a Golden Globe in 2011 for her performance as "Lumen Pierce" in the TV series Dexter. Her most recent appearance on the small screen was in the British TV drama Riviera and she guest starred in the popular movie Hustlers.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt played the role of "Cameron" who is new at the school and falls for "Bianca" (Larisa Oleynik). As "Bianca" is only allowed to go out to prom with a date if her older sister "Kat" (Julia Stiles) goes too, "Cameron" and his friend "Michael" (David Krumholtz) convince "Joey" (Heath Ledger) to go to prom with "Kat," by paying him. At first, the plan is useless for "Cameron," as "Bianca" keeps being interested in "Joey". In the end, however, "Cameron" and "Bianca" find each other.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt started his career at just six years old appearing in several TV films and series. In 1992 he appeared in the film Beethoven. Since then he has starred in many productions. From 1996 to 2001, he had a recurring role in the TV series 3rd Rock from the Sun. He also appeared in the 1990s films The Juror and Halloween H20. In 2009, he played a main role in the successful independent film (500) Days of Summer and was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance. He has also appeared in box office hits Inception, The Dark Knight Rises and Lincoln. In 2013 he directed and starred in the comedy Don Jon.

David Krumholtz started acting by chance after going to an audition for a play on Broadway as a joke, only to, unexpectedly, be offered a part. He has starred in countless films other than 10 Things I Hate About You including Santa Clause and This is the End. He has also appeared in a number of TV series such as ER, Law & Order, and The Newsroom. He was a member of the Numb3rs cast from 2005 to 2010. He has been married to actress Vanessa Britting since 2010.

Andrew Keegan plays "Joey," who pays "Patrick" to go out with "Kat". "Bianca," played by Larissa Oleynik, accompanies "Cameron" to the prom, though she is more interested in handsome "Joey" at first. Once at the prom, she realizes that "Joey" is only interested in trying to get her into bed. Gabrielle Union plays "Bianca's" best friend "Chastity".

Gabrielle Union studied law after having gone to university to begin with to be able to focus on a career in soccer. She ended up graduating with a degree in sociology. While she was still a student, she started modeling, only to move on to the world of television. Her first TV appearance was in 7th Heaven. She had roles in Bad Boys 2, Almost Christmas and Think Like a Man. From 2013 until 2019, she played the leading role in the series Being Mary Jane. She has been married to former basketball star Dwyane Wade since 2014 and they have a daughter.

Andrew Keegan started acting when he was twelve. Initially he played small roles in various television series and in 1994 he appeared in his first film Camp Nowhere. He is best known for his roles in The Broken Hearts Club and 10 Things I Hate About You. He has starred in numerous films and TV series including O and Party of Five.