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1,118 of history's most famous men including actors, musicians, scientists, athletes, leaders, and cultural stars who shaped the world.

Jake Gyllenhaal

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Jake Gyllenhaal

United States

Jake Gyllenhaal made his film debut at age 11 in City Slickers 1991 and broke out with Donnie Darko 2001. He won a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for Brokeback Mountain 2005, which also earned him an Oscar nomination. He went on to star in Zodiac, Prisoners, Nightcrawler, and Southpaw, earning multiple Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations.

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1490 1990