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DOB: November 16, 1977

Background: Gyllenhaal was born in New York City to director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal. She grew up in Los Angeles, but attended Columbia University in New York, where she studied literature and Eastern religions. After receiving her bachelor's degree, she attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Her younger brother is actor Jake Gyllenhaal.

Filmography: Her notable film credits include "Donnie Darko" (2001), "Riding in Cars with Boys" (2001), "Secretary" (2002), "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" (2002), "Adaptation" (2002), "Mona Lisa Smile" (2003), "Sherrybaby" (2006), "World Trade Center" (2006), "Stranger Than Fiction" (2006), "The Dark Knight" (2008), "Away We Go" (2009), and "Crazy Heart" (2009), for which she received her first Oscar nomination. In 2012 she appears in "Won't Back Down."

Academy Awards:

Best Supporting Actress Nomination
"Crazy Heart" (2009); lost to Mo'Nique ("Precious")

Golden Globes:

Best Drama Actress Nomination
"Sherrybaby" (2006); lost to Helen Mirren ("The Queen")

Best Film Comedy/Musical Actress Nomination
"Secretary" (2002); lost to Renee Zellweger ("Chicago")