Full Name: Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal
Date of Birth: December 19, 1980
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation: Actor, Producer
Nationality: American
Height
Jake Gyllenhaal stands at approximately 6 feet (183 cm) tall.
Family
Father: Stephen Gyllenhaal
Mother:
Naomi Foner
Sister:
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Jake has been romantically linked with various high-profile personalities but tends to keep his personal life private.
Early Life and Education
Jake Gyllenhaal was born into a Hollywood family. His father, Stephen Gyllenhaal, is a director, and his mother, Naomi Foner, is a screenwriter. His sister, Maggie
Gyllenhaal, is actress. He attended Harvard-Westlake School and later enrolled
at Columbia University but left after two years to focus on his acting career.
Career
Jake Gyllenhaal began his acting career as a child with his film debut in "City
Slickers" (1991). He gained recognition for his role in "October
Sky" (1999) and became a star with "Donnie Darko" (2001). His
performance in "Brokeback Mountain" (2005), earned him an Academy
Award nomination. Gyllenhaal is known for taking on diverse roles in films like
"Zodiac" (2007), "Nightcrawler" (2014), and
"Spider-Man: Far From Home" (2019).
Net Worth
As of 2024, Jake Gyllenhaal’s net worth is estimated to be around $80 million, primarily earned
from his acting career and various producing credits.
