Jake Gyllenhaal

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Jake Gyllenhaal is one of the most respected actors of his generation, known for his fearless choices and transformative performances. His BAFTA win for Brokeback Mountain remains a career highlight, and his string of critics' circle awards for Nightcrawler underscores his ability to command the screen. He has been nominated for an Academy Award, three Golden Globes, three SAG Awards, and a Tony Award, reflecting his range across film and theater. His work in both indie darlings and blockbusters has made him a unique figure in Hollywood, admired for his dedication to craft and his willingness to take on challenging, often dark roles.

AwardsGyllenhaal won the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for Brokeback Mountain (2005). He also won the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor for the same film. His performance in Nightcrawler earned him the Gotham Award for Best Actor and several critics' circle awards. He won the MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss with Heath Ledger. In 2016, he won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Action Movie Star.

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Time

2015-02

Jake Gyllenhaal: The Dark Art of Acting

2015-03

Jake Gyllenhaal: The Man Who Would Be King

Vanity Fair

2014-11

Jake Gyllenhaal: The Nightcrawler Interview

The Hollywood Reporter

2015-09

Jake Gyllenhaal: The Actor's Roundtable

Vogue

2017-04

Jake Gyllenhaal: The Art of Transformation

Records & Feats

First actor to win a BAFTA for a same-sex romance role

Awards·2006

Gyllenhaal won the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Jack Twist in Brokeback Mountain, a landmark LGBTQ+ film.

Highest-grossing film of his career: Spider-Man: Far From Home

Box Office·2019

The film grossed over $1.1 billion worldwide, making it Gyllenhaal's biggest commercial success.