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Jake Gyllenhaal is an American actor who is known for his roles in Donnie Darko and Brokeback Mountain, where he appeared alongside Heath Ledger.
In February 2009, Gyllenhaal helped students at Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles, California celebrate Green Service Day by building a city garden.Just Jared: Jake Gyllenhaal Serves Up Global... (March 26, 2009)
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Fast Facts
- Full name: Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal
- Born: December 19, 1980
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
- Notable Films: Zodiac and Brokeback Mountain
- Godfather to Heath Ledger's daughter, Matilda Rose
- Sister, Maggie Gyllenhaal, is also an actress
- Jake Gyllenhaal has previously been romantically linked to actress Kirstin Dunst
- Sister Maggie starred with Dunst in the film Mona Lisa Smile
- Gyllenhaal is currently romantically linked to actress Reese Witherspoon
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Jury Duty Woes
In late January 2009 Gyllenhaal was being considered as a prospective juror in a misdemeanor battery case in Los Angeles, California. He went through the jury selection process for two days before being dismissed. While outside the courthouse during his lunch break, Gyllenhaal alleged committed battery himself by kicking a TMZ cameraman in the shin.TMZ: Jake G. Kicks... (January 29, 2009) -
Life and Career
Jake Gyllenhaal rose to fame and critical attention for his performance as a disillusioned teen in Donnie Darko, which has gone on to become a cult hit.His first blockbuster appearance came in The Day After Tomorrow, which was a film that dealt with the earth undergoing a huge climatic shift. In his personal life, Gyllenhaal is an activist for environmental issues.
One of his greatest critical successes occured when he took the role of Jack Twist in Ang Lee's Brokeback Mountain, in which he played a gay cowboy. He was nominated for a best supporting actor Academy Award for his portrayal.
On February 27, 2009, Variety reported Jake Gyllenhaal and Jim Carrey would be starring in a remake of the 1958 musical Damn Yankees.Cinematical: Jake Gyllenhaal and Jim Carrey Are 'Damn Yankees' (February 27, 2009)
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View All Jake Gyllenhaal Questions (19) | Ask a QuestionAmerican TV series with Jake as main character? (1 Answer)This is an older 2003 UPN sitcom but it sounds like your description. (geeky lead character named Jake) Jake 2.0 Looks like the sci-fi channel pickd the series up, so ... read moreWho would win in a fight? Zooey Deschanel or Maggie Gyllenhaal? (3 Answers)Maggie - her movie roles have involved a lot more action moves! See The Dark Knight - why would she be scared of Zooey after being thrown out of a ... read moreJake Peavy to the White Sox? Really? (1 Answer)According to ESPN the trade - like most trade rumors - is very far from a sure thing. Peavy has final say and can veto a trade. Plus he likes ... read more
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Jake Gyllenhaal Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- December 19, 1980: Born
- (1991) City Slickers: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1999) October Sky: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
- (2001) 'Donnie Darko: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
- (2002) The Good Girl: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
- (2004) The Day After Tomorrow: IMDb | The Day After Tomorrow | Rotten Tomatoes
- (2005) Brokeback Mountain: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
- (2005) Jarhead: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
- (2007) Zodiac: IMDb Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
- (2007): Rendition: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
- (2009): Brothers: IMDb | Mahalo




