Who is Jake Gyllenhaal and what movies has the Ambulance actor been in?
JAKE Gyllenhaal is one of Hollywood's leading hunks.
Here's a look at his rise to fame, his hit movies, and who he plays in the new film, Ambulance.
Who is Jake Gyllenhaal?
, 41, is a Hollywood actor born December 19, 1980, to director father, Stephen Gyllenhaal, and screenwriter mother, Naomi Foner.
with a screen debut in the 1991 film, City Slickers.
His first big break into worldwide prominence came when he starred in the indie film, Donnie Darko, in 2001.
Jake is best known for starring in Brokeback Mountain, which won him high praise from both cinema fans and critics alike.
His sister is actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, 44.
What are Jake's biggest films?
Jake has starred in numerous hit movies.
His top five movies include:
1) Brokeback Mountain, 2005
The story of a forbidden and secretive relationship between two cowboys, and their lives over the years.
Jake won a Bafta for his role in the movie and was nominated for an Oscar.
The film also won four Golden Globes which included Best Picture.
It also starred the late Heath Ledger.
2) Nightcrawler, 2014
When Louis Bloom, a con man desperate for work, muscles into the world of LA crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story.
The film also starred Rene Russo.
3) Southpaw, 2015
A champion boxer fights to get his daughter back from child protective services as well as revive his professional career after a fatal incident sends him on a rampant path of destruction.
The film also starred Rachel McAdams.
4) Prisoners, 2013
When Keller Dover's daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts.
The film also starred Hugh Jackman.
5) Donnie Darko, 2001
A troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes after he narrowly escapes a bizarre accident.
The films also starred his sister Maggie.
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What is Jake's net worth?
Thanks to his long career in the movie industry, Jake Gyllenhaal has an estimated net worth of nearly $80million, according to .
He also makes millions from endorsements and advertising campaigns.
On April 9, 2022, Jake is set to and will be joined by musical guest, .
Who does Jake play in Ambulance?
Jake plays Danny Sharp in the new 2022 action/thriller, Ambulance.
He is joined by star, Eiza González and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
In the film, a veteran teams up with his brother to steal money from a bank in Los Angeles in order to cover his wife's medical expenses.
However, after they hijack an ambulance, they find that it is carrying several wounded individuals.
Determined to outrun the cops, the brothers must figure out a way to keep their hostages alive during the chase.