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Gyllenhaal began acting as a child, making his acting debut in City Slickers (1991), followed by roles in his father's films A Dangerous Woman (1993) and Homegrown (1998). His breakthrough roles were as Homer Hickam in October Sky (1999) and as a psychologically troubled teenager in Donnie Darko (2001).

Gyllenhaal starred in the 2004 science fiction disaster film The Day After Tomorrow. He played Jack Twist in Ang Lee's 2005 romantic drama Brokeback Mountain, for which Gyllenhaal won a BAFTA Award and was nominated for an Academy Award. His career progressed with starring roles in the thriller Zodiac (2007), the romantic comedy Love & Other Drugs (2010), and the science fiction film Source Code (2011). Further acclaim came with his roles in Denis Villeneuve's thrillers Prisoners (2013) and Enemy (2013), and he received nominations for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performances as a manipulative journalist in Nightcrawler (2014) and a troubled writer in Nocturnal Animals (2016). His highest-grossing release came with the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), in which he portrayed Quentin Beck / Mysterio. He has since starred in Wildlife (2018), Velvet Buzzsaw (2018), The Guilty (2021), and Ambulance (2022).

Gyllenhaal has performed on stage, starring in a West End production of the play This Is Our Youth and Broadway productions of the musical Sunday in the Park with George as well as the plays Constellations and Sea Wall/A Life, the lattermost of which earned him a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. Aside from acting, he is vocal about political and social issues.

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Jake Gyllenhaal STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2025
Iago

[London]
2020 West End Revival, 2020
George

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Abe

[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater Off-Broadway Production, 2019
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2017
Georges Seurat, George

[New York]
New York City Center Concert Gala, 2016
George

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores Off-Center Production, 2015
Seymour Krelborn

[Broadway]
Broadway Premiere, 2014
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Production, 2012
Terry


Jake Gyllenhaal Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award

Jake Gyllenhaal, Sea Wall/A Life

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Jake Gyllenhaal, Sea Wall/A Life

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Jake Gyllenhaal, A Life

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Jake Gyllenhaal, A Life

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

Jake Gyllenhaal, Constellations

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Jake Gyllenhaal, If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet

The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actor

Jake GyllenhaalIf There Is I Haven’t Found It Yet


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Evening Standard Awards - 2002 - Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer

Jake GyllenhaalThis Is Our Youth

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Lena Hall, Gabby Beans, Talia Ryder, and More Join Ethan Coen Comedy HONEY DON'T!


Ethan Coen's new comedy is set to feature a strong ensemble, with several Broadway alums. According to Deadline, Jacnier, Gabby Beans, Talia Ryder, Lena Hall, and more will appear in Honey Don't, the upcoming comedy from Ethan Coen. These actors join the previously announced Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Evans, who will lead the film.

GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Original Broadway Cast Album to be Released in May


The Original Broadway Cast Album of Gutenberg! The Musical! featuring GRAMMY Award winners and Tony Award nominees Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells will be released in May.

Tribeca Festival to Host World Premiere of Jake Gyllenhaal-Led Series PRESUMED INNOCENT


Jake Gyllenhaal is coming to the small screen in a forthcoming legal thriller. Presumed Innocent, based on the novel by Scott Turow, will see its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival in New York during June 5-16. Presumed Innocent is an eight-episode limited series starring and executive produced by Jake Gyllenhaal, hailing from David E. Kelley and executive producer J.J. Abrams, and is based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Scott Turow.

Ice Spice to Star Alongside Denzel Washington in HIGH AND LOW from Spike Lee


Ice Spice, the popular rapper, will be making her acting debut in Spike Lee's next film. A remake of the 1963 Akira Kurosawa thriller, she will join Denzel Washington (who was previously announced) in her first feature film. In a Tweet, Apple confirmed production on the film with a photo of Lee and Washington.

Broadway Buying Guide: April 1, 2024- MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Rolls to the Top


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, April 1, 2024.

Meet the Cast of MARY JANE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


The Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, starring Academy Award nominee & Critics Choice Award Winner Rachel McAdams, begins previews on Broadway tonight, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Meet the cast of Mary Jane here!

MGM+ Orders EARTH ABIDES Series Adaptation Starring Alexander Ludwig


MGM+ has ordered a new sci-fi series EARTH ABIDES, a television adaptation of the legendary cult classic novel, featuring Alexander Ludwig in a leading role. Created by showrunner Todd Komarnicki (Sully), the series will star Alexander Ludwig (Vikings) as “Ish” and begin production in Vancouver on April 8.

Broadway Buying Guide: March 25, 2024- HADESTOWN Is (Livin' it Up) on Top


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 25, 2024.

Audible Theater's DEAD OUTLAW Extends Through April 14


Audible Inc. has announced a one-week extension for the Off-Broadway world-premiere musical Dead Outlaw at Minetta Lane Theatre.

MARRYING JAKE GYLLENHAAL Will Make New York City Premiere This May


Written and performed by Melissa Center, composed by Jamie Buxton, directed by Jen Wineman, and produced by Ember Productions, 'Marrying Jake Gyllenhaal' will make its New York City Premiere in May.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 7, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 7, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Denzel Washington & Jake Gyllenhaal on Stage


Shakespeare will be back on Broadway in 2025 when Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal lead Othello, directed by Kenny Leon. Recap stage highlights from both of the stars in these videos!

Denzel Washington & Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in OTHELLO on Broadway


Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal will return to Broadway next season in a production of Othello directed by Kenny Leon. The production is set for an unspecified Shubert theatre.

Exclusive: Freestyle Digital Media Acquires Mel Harris-Led QUEEN OF KNIVES Film


Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen's Allen Media Group, has acquired North American VOD rights to QUEEN OF KNIVES. BroadwayWorld can exclusively report that the comedy feature film will be available to rent/own on all digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms worldwide, as well as on DVD.

Getting To Know AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Power Couple Amy Herzog and Sam Gold


This season, Broadway welcomes a star-studded revival of Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People starring Emmy Award-winners Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli, and Victoria Pedretti. Behind the production is powerhouse pair, Tony Award-winning director Sam Gold and acclaimed, award-winning playwright Amy Herzog, a real-life married couple who are making their debut as collaborators on the production. Meet Broadway's newest power couple here!

Post Malone Joins Jake Gyllenhaal-Led ROAD HOUSE on Prime Video


Road House stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Dalton, an ex-UFC fighter trying to escape his dark past and his penchant for violence, in this adrenaline-fueled actioner. Dalton is barely scraping by on the reputation that still precedes him when he is spotted by Frankie (Jessica Williams), owner of a roadhouse in the Florida Keys.

GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL Will Release a Cast Recording This Spring; Recoups Investment


Gutenberg! The Musical! will release a cast recording! After taking their final bows on the stage of the Jones Theatre, Josh Gad  and Andrew Rannells step into the studio to record the upcoming Original Broadway Cast Album. The album will be released this spring on Center Stage Records and Yellow Sound Label.

LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES to Begin Performances at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre in February


Audible Inc. will present Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, a three-night-only comedy show starring Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, featuring all original music co-written with Todd Almond live at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. See performances dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

Cast Set For the UK Run of CLUELESS THE MUSICAL


Casting has been announced for the UK premiere of Clueless the Musical, which will have an exclusive two-week run in Bromley as it continues to be developed for the stage. Find out who is starring in the show here!

Jake Gyllenhaal FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jake Gyllenhaal been in?

Jake Gyllenhaal has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Jake Gyllenhaal been in?

Jake Gyllenhaal has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jake Gyllenhaal been nominated for?

Jake Gyllenhaal has been nominated for several awards including the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Sea Wall/A Life" and "A Life," Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Sea Wall/A Life," Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "A Life," Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Constellations" and "If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet," Outstanding Featured Actor at The Lortels for "If There Is I Haven’t Found It Yet," and the Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer at the Evening Standard Awards for "This Is Our Youth."

What awards has Jake Gyllenhaal won?

Jake Gyllenhaal won the Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer at the Evening Standard Awards for his performance in This Is Our Youth.

What is Jake Gyllenhaal next theatre project?

Jake Gyllenhaal's next show will be Othello which opens on 12/31/2025 on Broadway.

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