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Birth
Jake Gyllenhaal was born in Los Angeles, California, on December 19, 1980—Son of Naomi Foner (producer/screenwriter) and Stephen Gyllenhaal (Director). -
Acting Debut
Gyllenhaal made his acting debut at the age 11 in the film "City Slickers." -
Second Debut
Gyllenhaal would make his second debut in a film directed by his father, Stephen Gyllenhaal. -
Finishing High-School
Gyllenhaal finished high school at Harvard-Westlake School in 1998. -
Third Debut
Gyllenhaal would appear in a comedy film that was also directed by his father, Stephen Gyllenhaal. -
Columbia University
Gyllenhaal would then attend Columbia University after finishing high school with his sister, a senior. He would eventually drop ou to pursue acting fully. -
First Lead Role
Gyllenhaal would have his first lead role in the film October Sky. The film was positively received and many critics considered this film as Gyllenhaal's breakout role. -
Second Lead Role
Gyllenhaal would have his second lead role in "Donnie Darko." The film didn't earn much money, but it became a cult favorite for many people. Mainly all people consider this his biggest breakout performance. -
Theatre Performance
Gyllenhaal performed in a theatre performance, starring in a West End production of "This Our Youth." -
Critically Acclaimed Film
Gyllenhaal would star with Heath Ledger in the film "Brokeback Mountain." This film won numerous accolades, such as three Academy Awards, four Golden Globes, and four BAFTAs, in which Gyllenhaal won best supporting actor. -
Theatre Performance
In 2012, Gyllenhaal would make his Off-Broadway debut in Nick Payne's play "If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet." -
Theatre Performance
Gyllenhaal mad his Broadway debut in Nick Payne's "Constellations." -
Critically Acclaimed
Gyllenhaal stars with Michael Pena in this action thriller "End Of Watch." This film received many positive reviews. -
Critically Acclaimed
Gyllenhaal would star with Hugh Jackman in the thriller "Prisoners." Many critics praised Gyllenahall's performance in this film. -
Critically Acclaimed
Gyllenhaal would star and produce this crime thriller "Nightcrawler." He would earn a Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for his performance. -
Boxing
Gyllenhaal would star in this sports drama "Southpaw." This film received positive reviews. -
Critically Acclaimed
Gyllenhaal would star in "Everest." This film earned $203 million at the box office on a $55 million budget. -
FIlm
Gyllenhaal would star as an astronaut in the science fiction horror film "Life." -
Critically Acclaimed
Gyllenhaal would portray a Boston Marathon bombing survivor in this biographical drama film "Stronger." -
Marvel
Gyllenhaal would star as the villain (Mysterio) in the film "Spider-Man: Far From Home." This film would become one of the highest-grossing films of 2019.