Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal is an American actor who has worked on screen and stage for over thirty years. Born into the Gyllenhaal family, he is the son of film director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner, and the younger brother of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal.
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Quick Fact
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal |
| Date of birth | 19 December 1980 |
| Place of birth | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Ancestry | Swedish, English, and Jewish |
Family
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Father | Stephen Gyllenhaal |
| Mother | Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal |
| Siblings | Maggie Gyllenhaal (sister) |
| Spouses | None publicly known |
| Partners | Kirsten Dunst (2002–2004) Reese Witherspoon (2007) Taylor Swift (2010) Jeanne Cadieu (2018–present) |
| Children | None publicly known |
| Grandparents | Not publicly disclosed |
| Notable Relatives | None publicly known |
Personal Life Milestones
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Made his film debut in October Sky |
| 2005 | Gained critical acclaim for his role in Brokeback Mountain, earning an Academy Award nomination |
| 2014 | Starred in Nightcrawler, receiving widespread praise for his performance |
| 2021 | Starred in The Guilty, showcasing his versatility as an actor |