Maggie Gyllenhaal

Born:16. november 1977

Place of Birth:Lower East Side, New York City, New York, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Margalit "Maggie" Ruth Gyllenhaal, born on November 16, 1977, is a talented American actress and filmmaker. Hailing from a family deeply rooted in the film industry, she is the daughter of filmmakers Stephen Gyllenhaal and Naomi Achs, and the older sister of the renowned actor, Jake Gyllenhaal.

Gyllenhaal's journey in the world of cinema began at a young age, making appearances in her father's films. She caught the attention of audiences with her roles in movies like the cult classic Donnie Darko (2001) alongside her brother, Jake. As her career progressed, she showcased her versatility in films such as Adaptation, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (both 2002), and Mona Lisa Smile (2003).

Notably, Gyllenhaal garnered critical acclaim for her compelling performances in Secretary (2002) and Sherrybaby (2006), which both earned her Golden Globe Award nominations. Her portrayal as a single mother in Crazy Heart (2009) earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, solidifying her reputation as a talented and versatile actress.

In addition to her success on the big screen, Gyllenhaal has also made a mark in the world of television, starring in acclaimed series like the BBC political-thriller miniseries The Honourable Woman. Her remarkable performance in the series earned her a Golden Globe award for Best Actress and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

Beyond acting, Gyllenhaal made her mark as a filmmaker with her writing and directing debut in the psychological drama The Lost Daughter (2021). Her work on the film earned her the Best Screenplay Award at the Venice International Film Festival and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, showcasing her multifaceted talents in the industry.

Throughout her career, Gyllenhaal has displayed her versatility by taking on a wide range of roles, from a Secret Service agent in White House Down (2013) to a musician in Frank (2014) and the titular role in The Kindergarten Teacher (2018). Her dedication to her craft and ability to bring depth to her characters have solidified her as a respected figure in the entertainment industry.

In her personal life, Gyllenhaal has been married to fellow actor Peter Sarsgaard since 2009, and the couple shares two children. Together, they form a talented and artistic family, with both partners making significant contributions to the world of film and television.

With her impressive body of work spanning film, television, and now directing, Maggie Gyllenhaal continues to captivate audiences with her nuanced performances and storytelling abilities. Her passion for her craft and commitment to portraying complex and compelling characters have established her as a powerhouse in the entertainment industry.

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Filmografi

Skuespill

The Dark Knight

Rachel

2008

Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.

Monster House

Zee (voice)

2006

Monsters under the bed are scary enough, but what happens when an entire house is out to get you? Three teens aim to find out when they go up against a decrepit neighboring home and unlock its frightening secrets.

White House Down

Deputy SAIC Carol Finnerty

2013

Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service protecting President James Sawyer. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country.

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang

Isabel Green

2010

Nanny McPhee appears at the door of a harried young mother who is trying to run the family farm while her husband is away at war. But once she’s arrived, Nanny discovers that the children are fighting a war of their own against two spoiled city cousins who have just moved in. Relying on everything from a flying motorcycle and a statue that comes to life to a tree-climbing piglet and a baby elephant, Nanny uses her magic to teach her mischievous charges five new lessons.

Confessions of a Dangerous Mind

Debbie

2002

Television made him famous, but his biggest hits happened off screen. Television producer by day, CIA assassin by night, Chuck Barris was recruited by the CIA at the height of his TV career and trained to become a covert operative. Or so Barris said.

Hysteria

Charlotte Dalrymple

2011

Two doctors in Victorian England use manual stimulation of female genitalia to cure their patients' ills, leading to the invention of the vibrator.

Mona Lisa Smile

Giselle Levy

2003

Katherine Watson is a recent UCLA graduate hired to teach art history at the prestigious all-female Wellesley College, in 1953. Determined to confront the outdated mores of society and the institution that embraces them, Katherine inspires her traditional students, including Betty and Joan, to challenge the lives they are expected to lead.

Adaptation.

Caroline Cunningham

2002

Charlie Kaufman is a confused L.A. screenwriter overwhelmed by feelings of inadequacy, sexual frustration, self-loathing, and by the screenwriting ambitions of his freeloading twin brother Donald. While struggling to adapt "The Orchid Thief," by Susan Orlean, Kaufman's life spins from pathetic to bizarre. The lives of Kaufman, Orlean's book, become strangely intertwined as each one's search for passion collides with the others'.

World Trade Center

Allison Jimeno

2006

Two police officers struggle to survive when they become trapped beneath the rubble of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

40 Days and 40 Nights

Sam

2002

Matt Sullivan's last big relationship ended in disaster and ever since his heart's been aching and his commitment's been lacking. Then came Lent, that time of year when everybody gives something up. That's when Matt decides to go where no man's gone before and make a vow: No sex. Whatsoever. For 40 straight days. At first he has everything under control. That is until the woman of his dreams, Erica, walks into his life.

Stranger Than Fiction

Ana Pascal

2006

Harold Crick is a lonely IRS agent whose mundane existence is transformed when he hears a mysterious voice narrating his life.

Riding in Cars with Boys

Amelia

2001

In 1965, a young woman with dreams of becoming a writer has a son at the age of 15 and struggles to make things work with the drug-addicted father.

Frank

Clara

2014

A young wannabe musician discovers he has bitten off more than he can chew when he joins an eccentric pop band led by the mysterious and enigmatic Frank.

Paris Je T'aime

Liz (Quartier des Enfants Rouges)

2006

Olivier Assayas, Gus Van Sant, Wes Craven and Alfonso Cuaron are among the 20 distinguished directors who contribute to this collection of 18 stories, each exploring a different aspect of Parisian life. The colourful characters in this drama include a pair of mimes, a husband trying to chose between his wife and his lover, and a married man who turns to a prostitute for advice.

Crazy Heart

Jean Craddock

2009

When reporter Jean Craddock interviews Bad Blake—an alcoholic, seen-better-days country music legend—they connect, and the hard-living crooner sees a possible saving grace in a life with Jean and her young son.

Away We Go

LN

2009

Verona and Burt have moved to Colorado to be close to Burt's parents but, with Verona expecting their first child, Burt's parents inexplicably decide to move to Belgium, now leaving them in a place they hate and without a support structure in place. They set off on a whirlwind tour of of disparate locations where they have friends or relatives, sampling not only different cities and climates but also different families. Along the way they realize that the journey is less about discovering where they want to live and more about figuring out what type of parents they want to be.

Produksjon

The Lost Daughter

Screenplay

2021

A woman's seaside vacation takes a dark turn when her obsession with a young mother forces her to confront secrets from her past.