American actor and producer Jake Gyllenhaal is well-known for his passionate performances and flexibility. He was born on December 19, 1980, in Los Angeles, California, into a family with strong ties to the entertainment sector. His mother, Naomi Foner, is a screenwriter, and his father, Stephen Gyllenhaal, is a filmmaker. With parts in movies like Brokeback Mountain (2005) and Donnie Darko (2001), Gyllenhaal rose to fame and received nominations for Academy Awards. His roles in Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), Prisoners (2013), and Nightcrawler (2014) have also earned him recognition. In addition to performing, Gyllenhaal is a producer and still pushes the frontiers of creativity.
Quick Facts
Full Name | Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal |
Nickname | Jake |
Gender | Male |
Birthdate | December 19, 1980 |
Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, USA |
Age | 43 years old |
Height | 6 ft (1.83 m) |
Weight | 77 kg (170 lbs) |
Eye colour | Blue |
Hair colour | Dark Brown |
Ethnicity | White |
Sexual orientation | Straight |
Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
Profession | Film producer, Voice actor, Film actor, Stage actor |
Nationality | American |
Religion | Jewish |
Net Worth | $80 Million |
Upcoming movies | In the Grey, The Bride |
Spouse | Jeanne Cadieu (relationship in 2018) |
Parents | Stephen Gyllenhaal (father) Naomi Foner (mother) |
Siblings | Maggie Gyllenhaal (sister) |
Education | Harvard-Westlake School, Columbia University |
Marital status | Single |
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