Jake Gyllenhaal's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Jake Gyllenhaal is a prolific American actor with a career spanning over three decades in film and theatre. Born into a filmmaking family, he began acting as a child, appearing in films like 'City Slickers' and movies directed by his father. His early notable roles included Homer Hickam in 'October Sky' and the lead in the cult classic 'Donnie Darko,' showcasing his range. Gyllenhaal transitioned into mainstream success with a leading role in the disaster film 'The Day After Tomorrow,' solidifying his position as a prominent actor.

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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 on the London stage in 'This Is Our Youth', receiving an Evening Standard Theatre Award for Outstanding Newcomer.

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2005: Role in 'Brokeback Mountain'

In 2005, Jake Gyllenhaal played Jack Twist in 'Brokeback Mountain', a romantic drama directed by Ang Lee, for which he won a BAFTA Award and was nominated for an Academy Award.

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January 28, 2006: Praise for Ang Lee at DGA Awards

On January 28, 2006, at the Directors Guild of America Awards, Jake Gyllenhaal praised Ang Lee for "his humbleness and his respect for everyone around him" regarding his work on 'Brokeback Mountain'.

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

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

November 24, 2010: Starred in "Love & Other Drugs" and received a Golden Globe nomination

On November 24, 2010, Jake Gyllenhaal starred opposite Anne Hathaway in the romantic-comedy "Love & Other Drugs", which earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination.

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February 2012: Served as a jury member for the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival

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

April 2012: Ranked on Shalom Life's list of "the 50 most talented, intelligent, funny, and gorgeous Jewish men in the world"

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

2013: Ranked in Empire's "The 100 Sexiest Movie Stars"

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

2014: Nomination for 'Nightcrawler'

In 2014, Jake Gyllenhaal received a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance as a manipulative journalist in 'Nightcrawler'.

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2016: Nomination for 'Nocturnal Animals'

In 2016, Jake Gyllenhaal was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance as a troubled writer 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's Sexiest Men of The Year.

2019: Starred in "Velvet Buzzsaw", "Spider-Man: Far From Home", and "Sea Wall/A Life"

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

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