Full name: Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal
Date of birth: December 19, 1980
Place of birth: Los Angeles, California,
USA
Nationality: American
Profession: Actor and producer
Jake Gyllenhaal is an American actor recognized for his versatility and depth. Son of director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner, he grew up in an artistic environment alongside his sister Maggie Gyllenhaal, who is also an actress. He made his film debut at an early age and achieved international fame with movies such as "Donnie Darko" (2001) and "Brokeback Mountain" (2005), for which he received an Oscar nomination. Throughout his career, he has worked in a wide variety of genres, establishing himself as one of the most respected actors of his generation.