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Born into the Gyllenhaal family, he is the son of film director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner, and the younger brother of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal. He began acting as a child, making his acting debut in City Slickers (1991), followed by roles in his father's films A Dangerous Woman (1993) and Homegrown (1998).
Jake Gyllenhaal. Actor: Nightcrawler. Jake Gyllenhaal was born on December 19, 1980 in Los Angeles, California as Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal, the son of producer/screenwriter Naomi Foner and director Stephen Gyllenhaal, and the younger brother of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal.
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Jake Gyllenhaal is an American actor and producer who has appeared in over 35 motion pictures (including some yet to be released), three television programs, one commercial, and four music videos. He made his film debut in 1991 with a minor role in the comedy-drama City Slickers. [1]
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Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal was born in Los Angeles, California, to producer/screenwriter Naomi Foner (née Achs) and director Stephen Gyllenhaal. He is the brother of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, who played his sister in Donnie Darko (2001). His godmother is actress Jamie Lee Curtis. His mother is from a Jewish family, and his father's ancestry include...
At the age of eleven, Gyllenhaal made his movie debut in the comedy-drama City Slickers (1991), playing Billy Crystal's character's son. He made an impact in various films in the late 1990s and early 2000s, in films such as the period drama October Sky (1999), his breakthrough performance, and as the title role in the psychological thriller Donnie ...
Gyllenhaal is the godfather of Matilda Ledger (aka Matilda Rose Ledger), daughter of the late actor Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams. Gyllenhaal's most significant personal relationships have been with actresses Kirsten Dunst and Reese Witherspoon. He is friends with Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, having known him since kindergarten. He is good f...
Feb 28, 2017 · Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Zodiac with a look back at the best-reviewed films of its star, Jake Gyllenhaal. From Donnie Darko to Prisoners, see the list of his top-rated movies and their critics' reviews.
Explore the career and ratings of actor Jake Gyllenhaal, who starred in movies like Donnie Darko, Brokeback Mountain, Nightcrawler, and Spider-Man: Far From Home. Find his photos, filmography, birthday, and more on Rotten Tomatoes.
Find out how critics rated the films of Jake Gyllenhaal, from his debut in October Sky to his latest role in The Guilty. See the top 10 movies of the actor, including Nightcrawler, Brokeback Mountain, and Spider-Man: Far From Home.
