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Jake Gyllenhaal
BAFTA-winning actor from October Sky, Donnie Darko and Brokeback Mountain
- Born1980
- BreakthroughOctober Sky (1999)
- AwardBAFTA
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How old is Jake Gyllenhaal?
45 years old1
Jake Gyllenhaal is 45 years old. He was born on December 19, 1980.
- Wikipedia: Jake Gyllenhaal, revision of Oct 14, 2026
Quick Profile
- Known for: American actor on screen and stage
- Born: December 19, 1980
- Family: Son of Stephen Gyllenhaal and Naomi Foner; brother of Maggie Gyllenhaal
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Career Highlights
- Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal is an American actor whose honors include a BAFTA Award and nominations for an Academy Award, three Golden Globes, three Tony Awards and a Primetime Emmy.
- He made his debut as a child in City Slickers (1991), and broke through as Homer Hickam in October Sky (1999), followed by Donnie Darko.
- He is the son of director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner, and the younger brother of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal.
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Jake Gyllenhaal comes up in these episodes:
- Bad Friends Ep 344 – Smoke Signal Breakup (full episode, Oct 26, 2026) with Andrew Santino, Bobby Lee and Sam Morril: Jamie Lee Curtis’s godson, and her reason for reaching out to Bobby Lee. · MyShowNotes ✓ Bad Friends Ep 344 show notes
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Who is Jake Gyllenhaal?
Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal is an American actor whose honors include a BAFTA Award and nominations for an Academy Award, three Golden Globes, three Tony Awards and a Primetime Emmy.
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