Brenna Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 JAKE GYLLENHAAL Stats Birthday: December 19, 1980 Height: 6'0'' (or so he claims) Nationality: American Heritage: Russian Jewish and Swedish (noble) Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Filmography Zodiac (2006) (filming) .... Robert Graysmith Jarhead (2005) .... Swoff Proof (2005) .... Hal Brokeback Mountain (2005) .... Jack Twist The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (2005) .... Narrator The Day After Tomorrow (2004) .... Sam Hall Moonlight Mile (2002) .... Joe Nast Highway (2002/I) .... Pilot Kelson The Good Girl (2002) .... Holden Worther Lovely & Amazing (2001) .... Jordan Bubble Boy (2001) .... Jimmy Livingston Donnie Darko (2001) .... Donnie Darko ... aka Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut (USA: director's cut) October Sky (1999) .... Homer Hickam Homegrown (1998) .... Jake/Blue Kahan "Homicide: Life on the Street" ... aka Homicide (USA: informal short title) - Bop Gun (1994) TV Episode .... Matt Ellison Josh and S.A.M. (1993) .... Leon A Dangerous Woman (1993) (as Jacob Gyllenhaal) .... Edward City Slickers (1991) .... Danny Robbins Bio and Trivia Dropped out of Columbia University after two years (2002). Son of director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner. Graduated Harvard-Westlake (private) high school [1998] Played brother to real life sister Maggie Gyllenhaal in their movie Donnie Darko (2001). Received his first driving lesson from Paul Newman. His fans refer to themselves as "Gyllenhaalics" His last name is pronounced Jill-en-hall. He was awarded the 2002 London Evening Standard Theate Award for Outstanding Newcomer for his performance in This is Our Youth at the Garrick Theatre in London, England. Was set to play Spiderman in Spider-Man 2 (2004) due to complications with Tobey Maguire. While he was preparing for the role, Maguire was back as Spiderman. Was named one of People Magazine's 50 Hottest Bachelors [2004] Is close friends with Natalie Portman and Bryce Dallas Howard. His favorite book is To Kill a Mockingbird, and he has a dog, Atticus, named after its main character. Auditioned for and what was one of the top 8 contenders for the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne in Batman Begins (2005). Before success as an actor, Jake Gyllenhaal worked as a lifeguard. He never had any life-saving incidents, but did perform one lesser rescue. A swimmer had been stung on the leg by a jellyfish, and Gyllenhaal helped relieve the pain of the stings -- by urinating on the swimmer's leg. Godmother is Jamie Lee Curtis. Although they broke up in July 2004, he and Kirsten Dunst still have an on and off relationship. Gained 5 pounds of muscles for his role in Jarhead (2005) When asked who his idols are he said Anthony Quinn, Paul Newman, Sean Penn, Bruce Springsteen and Bono. Spent two years at Columbia University. One of his professors was Robert Thurman, Uma Thurman's father. Quote
Brenna Posted January 31, 2006 Author Posted January 31, 2006 Here's some video clips! http://www.youtube.com/?v=2bwLGiisuIs - Singing Night Fever at the Critics' Choice Awards http://www.youtube.com/?v=u57liRhBaag - Being interviewed by Ryan Seacrest at the SAG red carpet http://www.youtube.com/?v=yevTeyqPBe0 - Presenting a nomination for BBM with costar Heath Ledger at the SAG awards http://www.youtube.com/?v=sNw6aBBMFUI - Brokeback Mountain clips Ahh he's so cute... Quote
SontaSejou Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 Hehe you read my mind, I was looking for Mr Jake's thread. Watching the video clips now...Quite a babe! Yum, yum YUM! Thanks so much, Brenna Quote
Miss Latina Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 He is cute I loved the movie Donnie Darko even though Im still trying to figure it out Quote
Brenna Posted February 9, 2006 Author Posted February 9, 2006 Another video! http://www.youtube.com/?v=7brNzDQB7cQ It's a little strange, being set to DDR music and all, but I have that same Minor Threat shirt. Quote
tinky Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 aw yea..the Gyllenhaal.. he's awsome..AWESOME!and he was great at Jarhead Quote
Brenna Posted March 3, 2006 Author Posted March 3, 2006 Cross your fingers for best supporting actor!! GO JACK TWIST Quote
Dez Posted March 26, 2006 Posted March 26, 2006 A couple more facts on Jake... One of his favorite books is To kill a Mockingbird. He loves cooking. Favorite color is green. Wears contacts. Used to be in a band called 'holeshot'. Loves Harry Potter. Once arrested by Rent-o-Cops over a dare. He likes woodwork. Used to be a bus boy. Worked as a lifeguard when he was younger. I was so upset when he didn't win that Acedamy Award! He should have won Oh well, he's a good sport and Jake will get there! Here are some more pics, he is so cute, adorable and schmexy at the same time. I his smile Blend-type thing, Made by me. 800x600 Wallpaper, Made by me. Lyrics An Ocean In Between -- Written by my friend David of PBR. Its my first ever wallpaper so... lol. If you want the original pics from the Wallpaper and Blend thing, Let me know so I can post them up. Quote
Brenna Posted March 28, 2006 Author Posted March 28, 2006 Thankyouthankyouthankyou DEZ!!! Dude, he is a fox. I almost convinced my family to rent Proof tonight. But, alas... Quote
tinky Posted April 2, 2006 Posted April 2, 2006 he looks like my bf in the second pic of second row.oh jeez.. Quote
nika1377 Posted April 3, 2006 Posted April 3, 2006 He is so cute I think I should watch Jarhead and Brokeback Mouint Quote
luvwentworth Posted April 8, 2006 Posted April 8, 2006 :dance: Some of my Favorites. He is so yummy in Blue, Red and those dogtags Get the Drool Buckets out Quote
~Moofins~ Posted April 17, 2006 Posted April 17, 2006 Jake. Jake. Jake. Jake. I like him. lolHis eyes are beautiful. Quote
Brenna Posted April 18, 2006 Author Posted April 18, 2006 he looks like my bf in the second pic of second row.oh jeez.. Oh jeez is RIGHT!! My boyfriend says he looks deformed and like a beagle. He is always saying, ''why do you think he's so hot?? Should I just go smash my face and disfigure myself so you'll think I'm hotter?'' He'll never understand, whatta weirdo. But I don't understand why he has so many Vida Guerra wallpapers. Quote
Barry Posted April 24, 2006 Posted April 24, 2006 he was amazing in Donnie Darko i love that film Quote
DutchChick Posted April 24, 2006 Posted April 24, 2006 What about Jarhead!!!! Talk about HOT!!!!!!! He looked awesome with that shaven head, and that shot were he lays on that tank reading a book.... TAKE ME DOWN!!!!!!! Quote
aniool3k Posted April 24, 2006 Posted April 24, 2006 He is so cute I think I should watch Jarhead and Brokeback Mouint OK sister We'll go togeher ... I love him in " The Day After Tomorrow "... Quote
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