Members of the Gyllenhaal Family
- Jake Gyllenhaal, born on December 19, 1980, in Los Angeles, California, is an acclaimed American actor known for his profound performances and transformative roles. The son of director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner, Jake was exposed to the world of film from a young age. Gyllenhaal's acting journey began at the tender age of 11, when he made his movie debut with a minor role in City Slickers. However, it was his breakthrough performance in the cult classic Donnie Darko in 2001 that propelled him into the spotlight. His portrayal of a troubled teenager earned him critical acclaim and solidified his place as an emerging talent in Hollywood. From there, Gyllenhaal went on to star in a variety of films, showcasing his versatility as an actor. His notable roles include the adventurous lead in The Day After Tomorrow, the determined journalist in Zodiac, and the intense boxer in Southpaw. His most lauded performance came in the groundbreaking film Brokeback Mountain, where he played a cowboy in a forbidden relationship with another man, portrayed by Heath Ledger. This role earned Gyllenhaal an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Throughout his career, Gyllenhaal has consistently chosen complex characters and narratives, demonstrating his commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling. Off-screen, he is known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly his support for causes related to mental health and environmental conservation.
- Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Maggie Gyllenhaal hails from a family deeply entrenched in Hollywood, with her father, Stephen Gyllenhaal, being a film director, and her mother, Naomi Foner, a screenwriter. Her younger brother, Jake Gyllenhaal, is also a well-known actor. Maggie graduated from Columbia University where she studied literature and Eastern religions, demonstrating a commitment to academia alongside her passion for acting. Gyllenhaal's acting career took off when she starred in the cult classic Donnie Darko (2001), playing the on-screen sister to her real-life brother Jake. However, it was her powerful performance in Secretary (2002) that earned her a Golden Globe nomination and propelled her to international stardom. Known for her versatility and commitment to complex characters, Gyllenhaal has delivered critically acclaimed performances in films like Sherrybaby (2006), for which she earned her second Golden Globe nomination, and The Dark Knight (2008), where she brought life to the character Rachel Dawes. In addition to her screen work, Gyllenhaal has made a name for herself as a producer. Her first venture into this field was the HBO miniseries The Deuce (2017-2019), in which she also starred. The series was praised for its portrayal of the 1970s and 1980s porn industry, with Gyllenhaal earning rave reviews for both her acting and producing work. Furthermore, she has used her platform to advocate for women's rights and political causes, cementing her status as not just an influential entertainer, but also a strong voice in social activism. Throughout her career, Maggie Gyllenhaal has proven to be a force to be reckoned with, demonstrating a unique blend of talent, intelligence, and dedication in all her endeavors.More Maggie Gyllenhaal
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- Stephen Roark Gyllenhaal (; born October 4, 1949) is an American film director and poet. He is the father of actors Jake Gyllenhaal and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Lars Gyllenhaal
Lars Herman Folke Gyllenhaal (born 9 July 1968) is a Swedish author. He writes about military history and in particular, about Swedish involvement in wars of the 20th century. In 2011, Gyllenhaal was awarded "Citizen of the Year" of Piteå for his contribution to military history.Lars Herman Gyllenhaal
Baron Lars Herman Gyllenhaal (1790–1858) was a Swedish civil servant, politician, friherre and a Lord of the Realm. Gyllenhaal was "president," in the Göta Court of Appeals 1836–1855, Prime Minister for Justice 1843–1844. Again chief justice in the Göta court of appeal December 28, 1844– April 3, 1855. Speaker (lantmarskalk) in the Estate of the Nobility in the Riksdag 1850–1851. HedLLA 43 (Honorary Member of the Agriculture Academy 1843) RoKKMO 51 (Knight and Commander of the Orders of His Majesty the King 1851).Hugh Anders Gyllenhaal
Hugh Anders Gyllenhaal is the father of Stephen Gyllenhaal.Leonard Gyllenhaal
Leonard Gyllenhaal (3 December 1752 – 13 May 1840) was a Swedish military officer and entomologist. Born on the Ribbingsberg manor in Västergötland in west Sweden, Leonard Gyllenhaal was son of an army officer and belonged to a family of the lower nobility. He went to school (Skara trivialskola) in the cathedral town of Skara together with, among others, the future poet Johan Henrik Kellgren, and later renowned naturalists Anders Dahl and the brothers Adam and Johan Afzelius, with whom he went on natural excursions. Like some of his friends, he went to Uppsala to study under Linnaeus in 1769. He never matriculated and remained in Uppsala only one semester, before switching to a military career in accordance with the wishes and traditions of the family, enrolling in the Adelsfanan ("Banner of Nobles") cavalry regiment, and a few years later transferring to the drabantkåren (Garde du Corps). Gyllenhaal, however, remained in contact with Linnaeus through an extensive correspondence and continued to work as an amateur naturalist. He remained in military service until 1799, when he retired with the rank of major. As this did not take all of his time – different detachments of the Garde du Corps served at the royal court for only brief periods each year – he worked on his father's estate Höberg in Norra Vånga parish in Västergötland, which he managed on his own from 1784. He developed the estate, experimenting with new crops such as the American maize. His main interest ever since youth was entomology, and already in 1775 he had collected some 1300 largely unidentified beetle species from the western part of Götaland. He built a private entomological museum, library and study on Höberg which he called the "Fly house". At his death, he had a collection of 400 boxes of prepared and identified insects, which he left to the Royal Swedish Society of Sciences in Uppsala (later deposited at the Uppsala University Museum of Zoology). His main publication was the Insecta Suecica, describing the insects of Sweden, which took him 30 years to complete and was awarded the gold medal of the Academy of Sciences. Another claim to fame for Gyllenhaal is the fact that he named the common beetle family of Histeridae. He was also elected an honorary member of the French Société entomologique. He was appointed a Knight of the Royal Order of Vasa. Leonard Gyllenhaal was a leading Swedenborgian who supported the printing and spreading of Swedenborg's writings. His grandson, the Swedish-American journalist Anders Leonard Gyllenhaal, retained the faith of his grandfather and was a member of the Swedenborgian New Church. His descendants in the American branch of the family include the actor siblings Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
