Jake Gyllenhaal

Began acting professionally by the age of 11. Parents didn't allow him to take a role in 1992's The Mighty Ducks because it required a two-month location shoot. Paul Newman, a family friend, gave him his first driving lesson at age 15. Sang in a rock band called Holeshot. Auditioned for the role of Christian in Moulin Rouge . On-screen sister in Donnie Darko was played by his real sister, Maggie. Appeared on the London stage in 2002 opposite Anna Paquin and Hayden Christensen in This… Show more Is Our Youth . Developed friendships with Brokeback Mountain costars Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams. Is godfather of their daughter, Matilda Rose Ledger. In 2006, won the MTV Movie Awards' Best Kiss category with Ledger for Brokeback Mountain . Supports Rock the Vote and the American Civil Liberties Union, among other causes. ~ Rovi

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