Jake Gyllenhaal

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- Famous as : Actor
- Birth Name : Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal
- Birth Date : December 19, 1980
- Birth Place : Los Angeles, California
- Spouse : -
- Claim to Fame : As Donnie Darko in "Donnie Darko" (2001)

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Jake Gyllenhaal Biography

Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal aka Jake Gyllenhaal born on December 19, 1980 in Los Angeles, California is an American actor. The actor whose name is pronounced Jill-en-hall, has a sister named Maggie Gyllenhaal who is also known as an actress. Both Jake and Maggie were appeared as brother and sister in "Donnie Darko," a story about a boy named Donnie Darko who has the visions of a giant rabbit who can predict the end of the world. Jake, who is of Swedish and Russian-Jewish ancestry, graduated from Harvard-Westlake High School in Los Angeles, California in 1998. Later on, he attended Columbia University in New York before alas dropped out from college in order to pursue acting career.

At age 10, Jake has started his debut role as Billy Crystal's son in the 2001's runaway summer comedy "City Slikers." Coming from a family where movies are everyday issue, it was not surprising that the young-talented Jake has performed in numerous movies. Though, his memorable role was Homer Hickam, the one he played in the 1999's "October Sky." By means of which Hickam is portrayed as a coal miner's son who alongside friends try to use rockets to escape from the coal-mining life. Also made a deep impression in his heart was the role of Donnie Darko he played in the science fiction thriller movie of the same name.

Jake Gyllenhaal Biography

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Jake Gyllenhaal Shuts Down Rumors of Him Playing the Next Batman
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- Thu Apr 12, 2018, 9:21 AM GMT
The 'Life' star finds a question about Batman casting rumors difficult to answer, before finally saying that 'the answer to that question is 'no.' '
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Drew Barrymore Ranks Jake Gyllenhaal as Her Least Talented Co-Star on 'Late Late Show'
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- Fri Mar 23, 2018, 9:30 AM GMT
In the second turn of 'Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts' game, the 'Blended' actress is challenged to either rank her co-stars' talents or eat a turkey testicle.
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Jake Gyllenhaal Wants to Play Batman, Warner Bros. Hesitates
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- Sat Nov 25, 2017, 4:16 AM GMT
Rumor says the Swedish-descent actor is eager to be the Dark Knight, but the studio is not so sure with the idea.
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Watch Jake Gyllenhaal's Perfect Response to Question About His Ex Taylor Swift
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- Tue Sep 19, 2017, 9:26 AM GMT
See how the 'Stronger' actor reacts when he's grilled about his ex-girlfriend Taylor during a live interview.
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Jake Gyllenhaal Loses His Legs in Boston Marathon Bombing in Intense Trailer for 'Stronger'
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- Fri Jun 23, 2017, 9:02 AM GMT
In the true-story film, Gyllenhaal plays Jeff Bauman, a man who lost both his legs at the knees and went on to undergo extensive physical therapy, before learning to walk with the help of prosthetics.
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Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal Reportedly Back Together
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- Thu Mar 9, 2017, 8:07 AM GMT
Taylor is ready to give her relationship with the 'Prisoner' actor another go, now that she's more matured and 'ready for a serious relationship.'
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