Jake Gyllenhaal
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Summary
Jake Gyllenhaal was born on December 19, 1980[1], in Los Angeles[2]. He has worked as a film actor[3], stage actor[4], television actor[5], voice actor[6], and executive producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.062% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (133,014 views/month, #618 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Stephen Gyllenhaal[9]
- Mother: Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: American English[12]
- Ethnic group: Swedes[13]
- Occupation: actor[14]
- Educated at: Columbia University[15], Harvard-Westlake School[16], The Center for Early Education[17], Young Actors Space[18]
- Award received: BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[19]
- Member of: SAG-AFTRA[20]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[21], Christianity[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Family: Gyllenhaal family[24]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[25]
- Commons category: Jake Gyllenhaal[26]
- Unmarried partner: Jeanne Cadieu[27]
- Family name: Gyllenhaal[28]
- Given name: Jacob[29], Benjamin[30]
- Pseudonym: Jake Gyllenhaal[31]
- Official website: http://www.jakegyllenhaal.com[32]
- Relative: Ramona Sarsgaard[33], Gloria Sarsgaard[34]
- Filmography: Jake Gyllenhaal filmography[35]
- Godparent: Jamie Lee Curtis[36]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38], American English[39]
- Birth name: Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal[40]
Product Details
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Type: Person[41]
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Country: US[42]
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Began / founded: 1980-12-19[43]
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MusicBrainz ID: 99d145d6-0280-4e84-98a3-5c07c9286077[44]
Why It Matters
Jake Gyllenhaal has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Jake Gyllenhaal born?
Jake Gyllenhaal's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].
Who were Jake Gyllenhaal's parents?
Jake Gyllenhaal's father was Stephen Gyllenhaal[9]. Jake Gyllenhaal's mother was Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal[10].
What did Jake Gyllenhaal do for work?
Jake Gyllenhaal worked as a film actor[3], stage actor[4], television actor[5], voice actor[6], and executive producer[7].
Where did Jake Gyllenhaal go to school?
Jake Gyllenhaal was educated at Columbia University[15], Harvard-Westlake School[16], The Center for Early Education[17], and Young Actors Space[18].
What awards did Jake Gyllenhaal receive?
Honors received include BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[19].