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. Born into a filmmaking family, he debuted in City Slickers (1991) and gained recognition in October Sky (1999) and Donnie Darko (2001). He transitioned to larger productions with The Day After Tomorrow (2004). Gyllenhaal continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, known for his diverse roles across film and stage.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2002: Starring in Moonlight Mile and This Is Our Youth

In 2002, Jake Gyllenhaal starred in Moonlight Mile and made his theatrical debut in London's West End in This Is Our Youth, winning an Evening Standard Theatre Award.

2005: Starring in Brokeback Mountain

In 2005, Jake Gyllenhaal starred as Jack Twist in Ang Lee's Brokeback Mountain. He won a BAFTA Award for his performance.

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.

2006: People Magazine Recognition

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

November 24, 2010: Love & Other Drugs Release

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

February 2012: Berlin International Film Festival Jury

In February 2012, Jake Gyllenhaal served as a jury member for the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival.

April 2012: Shalom Life Ranking

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: Empire's Sexiest Movie Stars Poll

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

2014: Starring in Nightcrawler

In 2014, Jake Gyllenhaal starred in Nightcrawler and received a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

2016: Starring in Nocturnal Animals

In 2016, Jake Gyllenhaal starred in Nocturnal Animals and received a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

2018: Glamour's Sexiest Men of The Year

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

2019: Broadway Production of Sea Wall/A Life

In 2019, Jake Gyllenhaal starred in a Broadway production of the play Sea Wall/A Life, which earned him a Tony Award nomination.

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

In 2019, Jake Gyllenhaal starred in the thriller film 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.