Jacob Gyllenhaal
American actor (born 1980)
1980 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor (born 1980)
Born
December 19, 1980
Age
~46 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
executive producer, stage actor, voice actor
United StatesBorn in Los Angeles
1980
Born in Los Angeles (1980-12-19)
2005
AwardBAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Present
Age ~46
About
Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal is an American actor whose career on screen and stage has spanned more than three decades. Born into the Gyllenhaal family, he is the son of film director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner, and the younger brother of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal.
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Who is Jacob Gyllenhaal?+
Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal is an American actor whose career on screen and stage has spanned more than three decades. Born into the Gyllenhaal family, he is the son of film director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner, and the younger brother of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal.
What does the name Jacob mean?+
The name Jacob means "A male given name from Hebrew. One of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca, and twin brother of Esau; father of the Israelites (Jews and Samaritans) by 12 sons by 4 consorts, most famously Judah and Joseph who fathered Manasseh.. Etymology: From Iacob, from Iācōbus, from Ἰάκωβος, from lit=he will/shall heel, from t=heel. James.". It is of English origin.
When was Jacob Gyllenhaal born?+
Jacob Gyllenhaal was born on December 19, 1980.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Hebrew. One of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca, and twin brother of Esau; father of the Israelites (Jews and Samaritans) by 12 sons by 4 consorts, most famously Judah and Joseph who fathered Manasseh.. Etymology: From Iacob, from Iācōbus, from Ἰάκωβος, from lit=he will/shall heel, from t=heel. James.
The name Jacob is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Hebrew. One of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca, and twin brother of Esau; father of the Israelites (Jews and Samaritans) by 12 sons by 4 consorts, most famously Judah and Joseph who fathered Manasseh.. Etymology: From Iacob, from Iācōbus, from Ἰάκωβος, from lit=he will/shall heel, from t=heel. James.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jacob — December 19, 1980
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Guestbook
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
The world is a little different because you existed.
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