Jake Gyllenhaal (born December 19, 1980) is an American actor from Los Angeles, California. He is famous for his appearance in movies like October Sky, Donnie Darko, Zodiac, Brothers, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Love & Other Drugs, etc. Furthermore, the 38-year-old actor began his career as the son of Billy Crystal. in the movie City Slickers in 1991.
She later acted in the 1993 film A Dangerous Woman along with her sister Maggie. Additionally, Jake received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Male Lead for playing the title role in Donnie Darko (2001).
In addition, the actor also earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor for the movie Love & Other Drugs. Later, he also won the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Brokeback Mountain.
His other prominent roles are in movies like Nightcrawler, Source Code, End of Watch, Southpaw, Prisoners, Enemy, and Nocturnal Animals. Also, Gyllenhaal’s upcoming movies are Spider-Man: Far From Home and Velvet Buzzsaw.
He will play the role of Mysterio alongside Tom Holland in the new Spiderman movie. Jake and Hugh Jackman recently pulled a nasty prank on their best friend Ryan Reynolds (actor). The photo also went viral on the internet.
Profile, parents and early life
the actor was born on December 19, 1980 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Therefore, the age of Jake Gyllenhaal is 38 years old. The star actor was born to director Stephen Gyllenhaal ( father ) and screenwriter Naomi Foner ( mother ).
Also, he has an elderly sister named Maggie Gyllenhaal (American actress and producer). Jake attended Harvard-Westlake School and graduated in 1998. Later, the actor also enrolled at Columbia University.
However, he later dropped out of college to focus on his acting career. Jake belongs to Multiracial Ethnicity and is of Swedish and English descent. His mother is of Jewish-American ethnicity. In fact, Gyllenhaal follows the religion of Judaism.
Personal affairs, girlfriend and spouse
In 2001, Jake began his relationship with Girlfriend Jenny Lewis (singer). They also attended the premiere of Donnie Darko together. Later, the actor dated Kirsten Dunst (Actress) from September 2002 to December 2004. They first met through Jake’s sister, who did a movie “Misa Lisa Smile” with Kirsten.
Also, Jake later began his affair with former roommate Reese Witherspoon. The former couple met on the set of Rendition in 2007 but began dating in March 2007. They broke up in December 2009.
Furthermore, his relationship with singer Taylor Swift gained a lot of media attention. They began dating in October 2010 after meeting in New York City. According to a source, Taylor lost her virginity to Jake. In December 2010, she dumped her by sending him a text message. Currently, the actor is in a relationship with his new girlfriend Jeanne Cadieu (French model).
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Full name at birth | Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal. |
| Nickname | jake |
| Profession | Actor. |
| Age (as of 2018) | 38 years |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | December 19, 1980. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Los Angeles, California, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Debut | Theatre : This is our youth at the Garrick Theater (in 2002). Movie : City Slickers (as the son of Billy Crystal, 1991). Television program Homicide: Life on the Street (as Matthew “Matt” Ellison, in 1994). |
| Famous for | 1. Being the son of director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner. 2. the role of him in movies like October Sky, Donnie Darko, Zodiac, Brothers, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Love & Other Drugs, etc. |
| Awards | 1. Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Male Lead for the film Donnie Darko. 2. He received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor for the film Love & Other Drugs. 3. He was also nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for the film Nocturnal Animals (2016). 4. He won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the film Brokeback Mountain. |
| Signature | Will update. |
| star sign (zodiac sign) | Sagittarius. |
| ethnicity | Swedish and English multiracial descent, |
| Religion | Judaism. |
| Current residence | LA, California, United States. |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 6′ 0″ . Centimeters: 182cm . Meters: 1.82 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 77 kg . Pounds: 170 pounds . |
| biceps size | 16 inches |
| Body measurements (chest-waist-hips) | 44-32-37. |
| Shoe Size (US) | 10 |
| Details of the tattoos? | Will update. |
| eye color | Blue. |
| Hair color | Dark brown. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : Stephen Gyllenhaal. Mom : Naomi Foner. |
| Brothers | Sister: Maggie Gyllenhaal. |
| Family members | Grandfather: Uncle: |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Single. |
| Dating history? | 1.Jenny Lewis. 2. Kirsten Dunst (2002-2004). 3. Reese Witherspoon (2007-2009). 4. Taylor Swift (2010). 5. Alyssa Miller (2013-2014). 6. Ruth Wilson (rumored). |
| Girlfriend | Will update. |
| Name of wife/spouse | None. |
| Kids | None. |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | University dropout. |
| College | Harvard-Westlake School. |
| Alma mater | Columbia University. |
| Hobbies and favorite things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Ryan Reynolds. Actress: Jennifer Lawrence. |
| dream vacation destination | miami |
| Favorite color | Black and blue. |
| I love to do | Music, Traveling, Cooking and Fishing. |
| favorite dishes | Burger, fries and meat. |
| Can | |
| Heritage (approx.) | $65 million US dollars (as of 2018). |
| earnings per month | Under review. |
| Contact details | |
| Office address | Will update. |
| house details | not known |
| Mobile or phone number | Will update. |
| Email address | N/A |
| Official Web site | None. |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Jake Gyllenhaal
- He was also nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for the film Nocturnal Animals (2016).
- The actor is also rumored to be dating actress Ruth Wilson in May 2015.
- In addition, Jake also worked as a lifeguard and a busboy at a restaurant.
- Money Factor : The estimated net worth of Jake Gyllenhaal is $65 million US dollars as of 2018.
- He has two dogs named Atticus and Boo.
- The 38-year-old actor is also listed in People magazine’s “ 50 Most Beautiful People ” in 2006.