Jake Gyllenhaal
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Early Life and Career

Jake Gyllenhaal's early life and career laid the foundation for his future success in the film industry.
Birth
December 19, 1980
Jake Gyllenhaal was born in Los Angeles, California, to film director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner.
Film Debut
1991
Gyllenhaal made his film debut in the comedy-drama "City Slickers".
Early Roles
1993
He appeared in "A Dangerous Woman", directed by his father, and "Josh and S.A.M.".
High School Graduation
1998
Gyllenhaal graduated from Harvard-Westlake School and began attending Columbia University.