Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal

nickname

Jake, Jakey

Sun sign

Protect

Place of birth

Los Angeles, California, United States

nationality

training

In 1998 he graduated from Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles. He was subsequently enrolled in Columbia University but dropped out after 2 years to focus on his acting career.

He would also like to finish his studies at a later date.

occupation

actor

family

• Father – Stephen Gyllenhaal (film director)
• Mother – Naomi Foner (née Achs) (film producer and screenwriter)
• Siblings – Maggie Gyllenhaal (Older Sister) (Actress)
• Other – Anders Leonard Gyllenhaal (Ur-Ur-Großvater)

Manager

Jake is signed to these agencies –

• William Morris Endeavour Entertainment
• NOPACTalent

Build

Athletic

Height

6ft or 183cm

weight

77 kg or 170 pounds

girlfriend/spouse

Jake Gyllenhaal Dating –

1. Jenny Lewis (2001) – In the last quarter of 2001, Jake and Rilo Kiley started dating. She also attended the premiere of Donnie Darko with him.
2. Kirsten Dunst (2002-2004) – Actors Kirsten Dunst and Jakedated from September 2002 to December 2004. They first met through Maggie (Jake’s sister). Maggie and Kirsten made a movie together called Mona Lisa Smile.
3. Natalie Portman (2006) – Actress Natalie and Jake reportedly dated for a short time in 2006.
4. Reese Witherspoon (2007-2009) – Reese and Jake met on the set of Playback (2007) but started dating in March 2007. After Reese divorced, she was seen more publicly with him. They eventually split in December 2009.
5. Isabel Lucas (2010) – Jake was reported to have been dating Australian actress and model Isabel Lucas in 2010.
6. Taylor Swift (2010) – Singer Taylor Swift started dating Jake in October 2010 after meeting them in New York City. They were seen together several times in November 2010. Jake is the one she lost her virginity to. Eventually, he dumped her via text message in December 2010.
7. Rashida Jones (2011) – Actors Rashida Jones and Jake had lunch at a Los Angeles restaurant in September 2011, sparking dating RUMOR.
8. Anna Kendrick (2011) – Anna and Gyllenhaal were seen together in 2011 and were rumored to be dating. But nothing serious happened.
9. Léa Seydoux (2012) – The actors are said to meet in 2012.
10. Minka Kelly (2012) – They went on a few dates in May-June 2012 and were rumored to be dating.
11. Alyssa Miller (2013-2014) – Gyllenhaal dated American model, Alyssa Miller from June 2013 to May 2014.
12. Rachel McAdams (2014) – In June 2014, Jake was reported to be dating Canadian actress Rachel McAdams.
13. Ruth Wilson (2015) – English actress Ruth Wilson and Jake were reported to be dating in May 2015.

race/ethnicity

White

He is of Swedish and English descent on his father’s side.

His mother is Jewish from New York City.

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

Blau

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• deep blue eyes
• Lips
• Big smile

measurements

Jake Gyllenhaal’s body specifications can be:

• Chest – 44 inches or 112 cm
• Arms/biceps – 41 cm or 16 inches
• Waist – 84 cm or 33 inches

shoe size

According to his fans, he wears a size 10 shoe.

brand promotion

He has appeared in commercials such as IFC (Independent Film Channel) and “Call of Duty: Black Ops” video game.

Religion

Judaism

Known for

Appears in Source (2011), Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010), Zodiac (2007), Jarhead (2005), Brokeback Mountain (2005), and others.

first movie

Jake made his debut in a 1991 western comedy film City Guy for his role as Daniel Robbins. The film’s budget was $27 million but it earned a whopping $179,033,791.

First TV show

In 1994, Jake played the role of Matthew “Matt” Ellison on NBC’s procedural television series Murder: Street Life in an episode titled “Bop Gun.”

Personal trainer

He’s one of the fittest guys in Hollywood and he showed us his awesome body in the 2010 film Prince of Persia . For the film, he did a 90-minute cardio workout by donning a 20-pound jacket (to simulate the armor of… Prince of Persia ). Jake also did high-intensity interval training, parkour training, and of course, strength training. Get to know his complete exercise program and diet plan.

Jake Gyllenhaal Lieblingssachen

• Book – Killing a Mockingbird (By Harper Lee)
• Caricature – Franklin

Jake Gyllenhaal Facts

1. In his early life he also worked as a lifeguard and as a bus boy in a restaurant.
2. Jake had starred in the erotic thriller Enemy, playing dual roles.
3. In 2004, he played a political activist in the Rock the Vote commercial.
4. Jake is the owner of dogs, Atticus and Boo. He is a big fan of the novel To Kill A Mockingbird and named his dogs after the characters in the novel.
5. In 2006, he was included in People Magazine’s list of “50 Most Beautiful People”.
6. Gyllenhaal is godfather to Matilda Ledger (Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger’s daughter).
7. He is very good friends with Greta Caruso, daughter of actor David Caruso.
8. He used to have a crush on actress Martha Plimpton.
9. In his spare time he enjoys working with wood and cooking.