Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal (/ ˈdʒɪlənhɔːl / JIL-ən-hawl, [1][2] Swedish: [ˈjʏ̂lːɛnˌhɑːl]; [3] born December 19, 1980) is an American actor who has worked on screen and stage for over thirty years.

Jake Gyllenhaal was born on December 19, 1980 in Los Angeles, California as Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal, the son of producer/screenwriter Naomi Foner and director Stephen Gyllenhaal, and the …

Dec 1, 2025 · Jake Gyllenhaal (born December 19, 1980, Los Angeles, California, U.S.) is an American actor known for the intensity and commitment he brings to his portrayals of a diverse range of …

Aug 27, 2019 · The son of director Stephen Gyllenhaal and producer/screenwriter Naomi Foner, Jake and his sister Maggie have been acting since childhood.

Dec 17, 2024 · Jake Gyllenhaal is an acclaimed actor known for films like Brokeback Mountain. Learn about his age, career, and personal life including married, dating, and children.

Aug 28, 2025 · Jake’s acting journey began early—he appeared on screen as a child in City Slickers (1991) and went on to feature in projects directed by his parents. His rise to prominence came with …

Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal is an American actor who has worked on screen and stage for over thirty years. Born into the Gyllenhaal family, he is the son of film ...

Aug 2, 2025 · Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal was born on December 19, 1980, in Los Angeles, California. With a director for a father (Stephen Gyllenhaal) and a screenwriter for a mother (Naomi Foner), …

Jake Gyllenhaal (born December 19, 1980) is an American actor and producer. Born into the Gyllenhaal family, he is the son of director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner; his older sister is …

Jake has an older sister, Maggie Gyllenhaal, who is also an established actress. From a young age, Jake was exposed to the film industry through his parents and often appeared in their movies. He …