Jake Gyllenhaal is an American actor who began acting as a child, making his acting debut in City Slickers (1991). He was born to his on December 19, 1980, in Los Angeles, California, United States, hence, he is 42 years old. He has starred in numerous movies. His breakthrough roles were as Homer Hickam in October Sky (1999) and as a psychologically troubled teenager in Donnie Darko (2001).
He is the son of Stephen Gyllenhaal and Naomi Foner. In this article, we will dive into the personal lives of his parents to know more about them.
Jake Gyllenhaal parents: Meet Stephen Gyllenhaal, Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal
Stephen Gyllenhaal is the father of the actor. He is an American film director and poet. He was born on October 4, 1949 (age 73 years), in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
Naomi Foner on the other hand is the mother of the actor. She was born on March 15, 1946, in New York City, New York, USA. She is a producer and writer, known for Running on Empty (1988), Very Good Girls (2013) and Moon Flower of Flying Tigers.
The two are the parents of two children – the actor and his actress sister Maggie Gyllenhaal.
