Jake Gyllenhaal
Appearances: 2Shows: 1Latest: Mar 3, 2026
Latest appearance: Mar 3, 2026 on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert →
Jake Gyllenhaal is an actor known for his work in both independent films and major Hollywood productions. He is widely recognized for his role in "Brokeback Mountain" and has appeared in a range of dramatic and action movies.
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The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (2)
Jake Gyllenhaal discusses collaborating with his sister Maggie on The Bride!, from her childhood direction of family Cats shows to their “You’re a beast” opening-night ritual. He also describes playing Ronnie Reed, preparing for a tap-dancing sequence and discovering that a double’s feet made the final cut.
Interview
"You're A Beast" - Maggie Gyllenhaal's Message To Her Little Brother Jake
Jake Gyllenhaal reflects on being directed by his sister Maggie from childhood Cats performances through The Bride!, calling their latest collaboration unforgettable. He explains their opening-night “You’re a beast” ritual, remembers lapping milk from a bowl as a child performer and contrasts Maggie’s approach with Ang Lee’s blunt direction.
Interview
"Those Are Not My Feet" - Jake Gyllenhaal On His Tap Dancing Scene In "The Bride!"
Jake Gyllenhaal discusses playing matinee idol Ronnie Reed in The Bride!, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s reimagining of the Bride of Frankenstein as a gangland love story centered on the Bride. Cast six weeks before filming, he trained intensively for a tap-dancing scene, then admits the feet shown in the finished sequence belong to a double.
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