Jake Gyllenhaal
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal
Date of Birth: December 19, 1980
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
Height: 183 cm (6′0″)
Weight: 83 kg (183 lbs)
Religion: Raised Jewish, identifies as spiritually open
Nationality: American
Ancestry: Swedish, Jewish (Ashkenazi, Russian-Polish, Latvian)
Languages: English, some Spanish
Marital Status: In a relationship with Jeanne Cadieu (since 2018)
Children: None
Occupation: Actor, Producer
Education: Columbia University (dropped out)
Net Worth: $90M+ (2025 estimate)
Total Social Followers: 8M+
Businesses: Co-owner of production company Nine Stories
Notable Works: Donnie Darko, Brokeback Mountain, Nightcrawler, Prisoners, Spider-Man: Far From Home
Current Residence: New York City, USA
Number of Houses: 2 (New York, Los Angeles)
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Born into a film family: father is director Stephen Gyllenhaal, mother is screenwriter Naomi Foner.
- Sister is actress Maggie Gyllenhaal.
- Raised in Los Angeles in a creative, artistic household.
- Attended Columbia University but left to pursue acting.
- Worked as a lifeguard and busboy before fame.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 2001: Breakthrough role in cult classic Donnie Darko.
- 2005: Critical acclaim for Brokeback Mountain, earning an Oscar nomination.
- 2013: Widely praised for Prisoners and Enemy.
- 2014: Lead role in Nightcrawler, one of his most acclaimed performances.
- 2019: Played Mysterio in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Far From Home.
- 2021–2025: Active in Broadway theatre and producing films via Nine Stories.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Academy Award nomination (Brokeback Mountain).
- BAFTA Award winner (Best Supporting Actor).
- Golden Globe nominations for multiple films.
- Critics’ Choice Award winner.
- Broadway recognition for stage performances.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Comes from the prominent Gyllenhaal family with deep film roots.
- Is the godfather of Matilda Ledger, daughter of Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams.
- Turned down the role of Batman in Batman Begins.
- Is passionate about environmental and social causes.
- Worked on Broadway in Constellations and Sea Wall/A Life.
- Once considered for the role of Spider-Man before Tobey Maguire.
- Has a close friendship with many co-stars, including Heath Ledger.
- Known for intense physical transformations for roles.
- Fluent in cooking and often cooks at home.
- Maintains a relatively private personal life compared to peers.
- Heavily trains in boxing and martial arts for roles.
- Advocate for mental health awareness.
- Appeared in music videos and voice acting roles.
- Has Swedish noble ancestry through the Gyllenhaal family line.
- Starred in both indie films and Hollywood blockbusters.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jake Gyllenhaal born and how old is he?
He was born on December 19, 1980; he is years old as of 2025.
What movies is Jake Gyllenhaal famous for?
Donnie Darko, Brokeback Mountain, Nightcrawler, Prisoners, Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Has Jake Gyllenhaal ever been married?
No, he has never married but has had high-profile relationships.
Who is Jake Gyllenhaal dating?
He has been in a relationship with model Jeanne Cadieu since 2018.
Does he have children?
No, he does not have children.
Where does Jake Gyllenhaal live?
He lives in New York City, with additional residence in Los Angeles.
What is Jake Gyllenhaal’s net worth?
Estimated at $90M+ (2025).
Has he won major awards?
Yes — BAFTA winner, Oscar nominee, multiple Golden Globe nominations.
What ancestry does he have?
Swedish and Jewish (Ashkenazi: Russian-Polish, Latvian).
What was his breakthrough role?
His role in Donnie Darko (2001).
Did he ever play a superhero?
Yes, he portrayed Mysterio in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019).
Who are his famous family members?
His sister is actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, and parents are Stephen Gyllenhaal and Naomi Foner.
What is his education background?
He studied briefly at Columbia University before dropping out.
What are his hobbies?
Cooking, fitness training, boxing, and theatre acting.
What production company does he own?
Nine Stories Productions.