Jake Gyllenhaal's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jake Gyllenhaal.

Jake Gyllenhaal is an American actor with a career spanning over three decades in film and theater. Born into a filmmaking family, he debuted in 'City Slickers' (1991) and appeared in his father's films. He gained recognition for his roles in 'October Sky' (1999) and 'Donnie Darko' (2001), establishing himself as a versatile actor. Gyllenhaal transitioned to mainstream cinema with a leading role in the blockbuster disaster film 'The Day After Tomorrow' (2004).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1999: Starring Role in October Sky

In 1999, Gyllenhaal had a breakthrough role as Homer Hickam in the film October Sky.

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2002: Roles in Moonlight Mile and This Is Our Youth

In 2002, Jake Gyllenhaal starred in Moonlight Mile and made his theatrical debut in This Is Our Youth in London, receiving favorable reviews and an Evening Standard Theatre Award.

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2005: Roles in Proof and Jarhead

In 2005, Jake Gyllenhaal starred in Proof and Jarhead, receiving positive reviews for his performances, especially in Jarhead.

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2006: MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss

In 2006, Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger won an MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss for their roles in Brokeback Mountain.

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2006: Named one of People's "50 Most Beautiful People" and "Hottest Bachelors"

In 2006, Jake Gyllenhaal was named one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" and also listed in People's "Hottest Bachelors of 2006".

November 24, 2010: Release of "Love & Other Drugs"

On November 24, 2010, "Love & Other Drugs", a romantic comedy starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway, was released. Gyllenhaal received a Golden Globe Award nomination for his performance.

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April 2012: Ranked on Shalom Life's List

In April 2012, Shalom Life ranked Jake Gyllenhaal number six on its list of "the 50 most talented, intelligent, funny, and gorgeous Jewish men in the world".

2013: Roles in Prisoners and Enemy

In 2013, Gyllenhaal received acclaim for his roles in Denis Villeneuve's thrillers Prisoners and Enemy.

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2013: Ranked in Empire's Poll

In 2013, Jake Gyllenhaal was ranked number 35 in Empire magazine's poll of The 100 Sexiest Movie Stars.

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2014: Nomination for BAFTA for Nightcrawler

In 2014, Gyllenhaal received a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in Nightcrawler.

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2016: BAFTA Nomination for Nocturnal Animals

In 2016, Gyllenhaal received a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in Nocturnal Animals.

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2018: Selected as one of Glamour's Sexiest Men of The Year

In 2018, Jake Gyllenhaal was selected as one of Glamour magazine's Sexiest Men of The Year.

2019: Broadway Production of Sea Wall/A Life

In 2019, Gyllenhaal starred in the Broadway play Sea Wall/A Life, earning him a Tony Award nomination.

2019: Starred in "Velvet Buzzsaw" and "Spider-Man: Far From Home"

In 2019, Jake Gyllenhaal reunited with Dan Gilroy in the thriller "Velvet Buzzsaw", and played Mysterio in "Spider-Man: Far From Home". He also appeared in Sea Wall/A Life on Broadway, earning a Tony Award nomination.

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