Maggie Gyllenhaal

A member of the entertainment industry's inner circle, born to succeed.

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Age46

Full NameMargalit Ruth Gyllenhaal

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Biography

The illustrious Lady Margalit Ruth Gyllenhaal, born in the noble city of New York on November 16, 1977, has a distinguished lineage of both Ashkenazi Jewish and Swedish, English, and German descent. Her esteemed father, a renowned director, and her esteemed mother, a celebrated producer and screenwriter, have further augmented her celebrated status. Her first cinematic appearance was in Waterland (1992), but it was her captivating portrayal in Secretary (2002) that earned her a Golden Globe nomination, and thus, worldwide acclaim. Since then, she has been steadily building her illustrious career, with notable performances in Mona Lisa Smile (2003) and Stranger Than Fiction (2006). Lady Gyllenhaal's illustrious career is perhaps only surpassed by her remarkable lineage.

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Yes! Maggie Gyllenhaal comes from the royal Gyllenhaal family. They have four celebrities in their family. With one hundred twelve credited apperances in TV, film, and video.

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Awards
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Golden Globe2015
The Honorable WomanBest Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television

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Family Tree

The illustrious Gyllenhaal family is a proud line of artistic talent from humble beginnings. Producer/screenwriter Naomi Foner, born March 15th, 1946 in New York City, is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. She married Stephen Gyllenhaal, born October 4th, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio, who is of Swedish, English, and German descent. The couple's children, Maggie and Jake, have gone on to become renowned actors and are of similar lineage. Maggie, born November 16th, 1977, and Jake, born December 19th, 1980, both in Los Angeles, California, have achieved success in their respective fields. Jake made his debut at the age of 11 in City Slickers (1991), and Maggie's debut came in Waterland (1992). Over the years, both have had numerous accolades, from Maggie's brief studies at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts to Jake's Independent Spirit Award Best Actor nomination for Donnie Darko (2001). The Gyllenhaals have truly left their mark on the world of entertainment.