The humble stud was born Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal on December 19, 1980 in Los Angeles, California.  At the age of 11, Jake made his film debut as Billy Crystal’s son in the comedy City Slickers.  Before jumping into bigger roles, Jake graduated from Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles and then went on to Columbia University.  There he studied Eastern religions and philosophy.  After college Jake pursued his acting career, with his “breakout role” in October Sky.  That was only the beginning for the talented young actor and then starred in Donnie Darko, The Good Girl, The Day After Tomorrow and the controversial Brokeback Mountain.  Gyllenhaal and his co-star, the late Heath Ledger, won an MTV Movie Award for “Best Kiss” in 2006 for their kiss as “gay cowboys” in the film.  Jake was also nominated as “Best Supporting Actor” by the Academy Awards, The Screen Actors Guild and Critic’s Choice Awards for his performance in Brokeback.

Besides acting Jake has played a role as a social and political activist.  He campaigned for John Kerry and the Democratic Party during the 2004 election, has shot Rock the Vote advertising, and also is very involved with environmental causes.  This sexy boy next door is one Young Hollywood loves seeing in action, whether it be on the big screen or playing a role as a social activist!

 

Fun Facts

 

• Before becoming an actor Jake worked as a busboy and a lifeguard. 
• His parents held his Bar Mitzvah at a homeless shelter so that Jake could feel gratitude about his privileged life style.

• Jake’s Production Company is called Nine Stories.

• Jake is a practicing Buddhist

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