
Jake Gyllenhaal is a Hollywood actor who has starred in many films. Gyllenhaal began acting at age ten when he appeared in City Slickers (1991), playing the young version of Billy Crystal's character Mitch Robbins. He also had small roles in A Few Good Men (1992) and Homegrown (1998). In 1999, he played the lead role of orienteer Donnie Darko in Richard Kelly's cult classic film donnie darko.
Jake Gyllenhaal was born in Los Angeles, California on December 19, 1980. His mother, Naomi Foner, is a film producer and screenwriter, and his father, Stephen Gyllenhaal, is a director. Jake has two sisters: Maggie, who is also an actress, and Rachel. Jake's godmother is the actress Jamie Lee Curtis. Jake's parents divorced when he was 11 years old. He attended Harvard-Westlake School in North Hollywood before transferring to the Friends Seminary in New York City for his senior year of high school. Jake then attended Occidental College in Los Angeles but dropped out after one semester to pursue a career in acting.
Jake Gyllenhaal's first film role was as Billy Crystal's son in the 1991 comedy City Slickers. He followed that up with a small part in the 1992 independent film, A Dangerous Woman. In 1993, he played Homer Macauley in the adaptation of Rohmer's novel, Demolition Man. Gyllenhaal's breakout role came in 1999 with his portrayal of a troubled teenager in the cult hit Donnie Darko.

Gyllenhaal continued to appear in films throughout his teenage years, including 2001's highly praised drama, The Good Girl. He also starred opposite Kirsten Dunst in 2002's Spider-Man as Peter Parker's best friend, Harry Osborn.
Donnie Darko is a science fiction film released in 2001. The story follows a high school student named Donnie who starts seeing visions of a giant rabbit named Frank. Frank tells Donnie that the world will end in 28 days and that he must take action to prevent it.
Donnie Darko was Jake Gyllenhaal's breakthrough role. He had previously appeared in small roles in films like City Slickers (1991) and A River Runs Through It (1992). But it was his performance as the troubled teen Donnie Darko that caught the attention of Hollywood.

Gyllenhaal gave an intense and complex performance in the film, which helped make it a cult classic. His work in the film also led to him being cast in bigger roles in films like The Day After Tomorrow (2004) and Brokeback Mountain (2005).

Jake Gyllenhaal is an actor who has found success in a variety of genres. He first gained attention for his work in the film Brokeback Mountain and has since gone on to star in such films as Nightcrawler and Southpaw. Gyllenhaal is a versatile actor who is able to convincingly portray a wide range of characters. His ability to disappear into his roles has made him one of Hollywood's most sought-after actors.
| Bio | |
| Full Name | Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal |
| Nickname | Jake, Jakey |
| Date of Birth | December 19, 1980 |
| Age | Years |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Home Town | Los Angeles |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| School | Harvard-Westlake School |
| College/ University | Columbia University |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius ♐ |
| Profession | Film Producer, Film Actor |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height | 6 foot (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 77 kg (170 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Favorite | |
| Color | Green |
| Food | Greggs baguettes |
| Actor | - |
| Actress | - |
| Singer | - |
| Place | Amalfi Coast ( Italy) |
| Hobbies | Cooking, Working out, Surfing, Acting, Music, Sports |
| Family & Relationship | |
| Marital Status | In a relationship |
| Father | Stephen Gyllenhaal |
| Mother | Naomi Foner |
| Spouse (Wife/ Husband) | Jeane Cadieu |
| Children | - |
| Son(s) | - |
| Daughter(s) | - |
| Brother(s) | - |
| Sister(s) | Maggie Gyllenhaal |
| Career | |
| Profession | Film Producer, Film Actor |
| Net Worth | $80 million |
| Famous for | work in films like ‘Donnie Darko,’ ‘Brokeback Mountain,’ ‘Prisoners’ and ‘Nightcrawler. |
| Debut | City Slickers (1991) |
| Awards/ Honours | Awards Austin Film Critics Association Awards British Academy Film Awards Chlotrudis Awards Dubai International Film Festival Awards Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards View Full Lists |
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