Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal News
Credits: Far Out / Amazon Studios
Full Name
Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal
Born
December 19th, 1980
Height
6ft
Hometown
Los Angeles, California, USA
Net Worth
Estimated $80 million
Partner
Jeanne Cadieu
Family
Jake Gyllenhaal was born to filmmaker Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner in Los Angeles, California. He is the younger brother of actor Maggie Gyllenhaal, and his godmother is actor Jamie Lee Curtis. Gyllenhaal has never married and has no children. He has been in a long-term relationship with French model Jeanne Cadieu, although the couple have largely kept their private life out of the public eye.
Top Movies
'Brokeback Mountain', 'Nightcrawler', 'Donnie Darko', 'Prisoners', 'Zodiac'
Top Shows
'Presumed Innocent', 'Homicide: Life on the Street', 'John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA'
Awards
Bafta Award for 'Best Actor in a Supporting Role', Screen Actors Guild Award for 'Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture', Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play' (nomination), Academy Award for 'Best Supporting Actor' (nomination)
Fun Facts
Jake Gyllenhaal made his film debut at the age of ten in 'City Slickers'. ### He earned an Academy Award nomination for portraying Jack Twist in 'Brokeback Mountain'. ### Before becoming an actor, Gyllenhaal's parents encouraged him to take summer jobs, including working as a lifeguard and busboy.
Related Actors
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Heath Ledger, Hugh Jackman, Ryan Gosling, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland

Jake Gyllenhaal is an American actor and producer renowned for his versatility across independent cinema, major studio productions and the stage. After beginning his career as a child actor, he gained widespread recognition with ‘Donnie Darko’ before establishing himself as one of Hollywood’s leading performers through films including ‘Brokeback Mountain’, ‘Zodiac’, ‘Nightcrawler’, ‘Prisoners’ and ‘Nocturnal Animals’.

Acclaimed for his immersive performances and willingness to take on psychologically complex roles, Gyllenhaal has received nominations for the Academy Awards, Baftas and Tony Awards. Beyond film, he has earned praise for his theatre work on Broadway and in London’s West End, cementing his reputation as one of the most accomplished actors of his generation.

Jake Gyllenhaal News

More About Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal is an American actor and producer best known for films including 'Brokeback Mountain', 'Nightcrawler', 'Donnie Darko', 'Prisoners' and 'Zodiac'. Has Jake Gyllenhaal won an Academy Award? => No. Jake Gyllenhaal was nominated for the Academy Award for 'Best Supporting Actor' for 'Brokeback Mountain', but has not won an Oscar. Is Jake Gyllenhaal related to Maggie Gyllenhaal? => Yes. Jake Gyllenhaal is the younger brother of Academy Award-nominated actor and filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Close