Moonlight Mile (2002)…Joe Nast

The Good Girl (2002)….Holden Worther

Highway (2001)…Pilot Kelson

Lovely and Amazing (2001)….Jordan

Bubble Boy (2001)…Jimmy Livingston

Donnie Darko (2001)…Donald ‘Donnie’ Darko

October Sky (1999)…Homer Hickam

Homegrown (1998)…Jake/Blue Kahan

Josh and S.A.M. (1993)…Leon

A Dangerous Woman (1993)…Edward (credited as Jacob Gyllenhaal)

City Slickers (1991)…Danny Robbins

“Liquid News” (200) playing “Himself”

“Homecide: Life on the Street” (1993) playing “Matt Ellison” in episode: “Bop Gun”

Jake Gyllenhaal was born Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal on December the nineteenth in 1980...in California. Which makes him 22 years old this year. Currently, Jake is attending Columbia University; he graduated from Havard Westlake, a private high school in 1998. His family includes: mother: Naomi Foner; father: Stephen Gyllenhaal; older sister: Maggie Gyllenhaal. His sister is an actress and you might know her from 40 Days and 40 Nights as Sam. His father is a director and his mother is a screenwriter and producer so it’s quite the ‘star filled’ family.

Jake is most known for his starring role in the comedy, Bubble Boy. His largest film (boxoffice wise) was October Sky which was based on a true story. He has worked opposite the likes of Drew Barrymore and Noah Wiley in Donnie Darko, an independent film. As well as working with Jennifer Anniston in “The Good Girl” also an independent film.

In 2002, he was named one of Teen People’s 21 Hottest Stars Under 21.

Bio by Gail (info from imdb.com)

-Staring in play w/ last week’s hottie of the week, Hayden Christensen. It’s called “This is Our Youth” and is playing in London.

-Used to have a band

-Was part of E! TV's Sizzlin' 16 Of 2002

-Almost was cast in "Mighty Ducks" but parents wouldnt' let him.

Quotes

"Being a star doesn't last. That's not what life should be about. It's a complete illusion tha really has nothing to do with you. For me, finding out about life is the most important thing." (1999, Raygun)