United Kingdom, Dec. 9 -- Jacob Elordi was inspired to act by Heath Ledger.

The 28-year-old actor has become one of the most sought-after stars in Hollywood in recent years, and Jacob has now revealed who inspired him to pursue a career in the movie business.

Jacob told Variety: "I was quite loud as a kid, which is every actors' thing. They didn't know what to do with me. There was a teacher at school, Mrs. McMahon, who decided to cast me as the cat in The Cat in the Hat musical."

Jacob also recalled feeling inspired by Heath Ledger, who died in January 2008, aged 28.

He said: "As soon as I was singing and dancing with the big hat on, I knew that that was what I wanted to do.

"I also saw Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight when I was abo...