How old is Maggie Gyllenhaal?

Maggie Gyllenhaal is 48 years old (born November 16, 1977).

Is Maggie Gyllenhaal still alive?

Yes, Maggie Gyllenhaal is still alive as of 2026, aged 48.

What is Maggie Gyllenhaal's real name?

Maggie Gyllenhaal's full birth name is M. Gyllenhaal.

Where is Maggie Gyllenhaal from?

Maggie Gyllenhaal is from Lower East Side, New York City, New York, USA, United States.

What generation is Maggie Gyllenhaal?

Maggie Gyllenhaal is a Generation X, born in 1977.

Maggie Gyllenhaal

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Maggie Gyllenhaal is widely regarded as one of the greatest Actors of their generation, with a career that has defined the industry.

Margalit 'Maggie' Ruth Gyllenhaal (born November 16, 1977) is an American actress and filmmaker. Part of the Gyllenhaal family, she is the daughter of filmmakers Stephen Gyllenhaal and Naomi Achs, and the older sister of actor Jake Gyllenhaal. She began her career as a teenager with small roles in several of her father's films, and appeared with her brother in the cult favorite Donnie Darko (2001). She then appeared in Adaptation, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (both 2002), and Mona Lisa Smile (2003).

"Her directorial debut with 'The Lost Daughter' in 2021 was a defining moment, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay and widespread critical acclaim." — About Maggie Gyllenhaal

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Born

Years in career30 years active

November 16th, 1977

Birthplace

Lower East Side, New York City, New York, USA

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United States

Generation

Generation X

Career

30 years

Region

North America

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How Maggie Gyllenhaal compares to other Actors

🎂Maggie Gyllenhaal is 5 years younger than the average Actor

Metric	Maggie Gyllenhaal	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	48	53	-5 yrs
Career length	30 yrs	~35 yrs	-5 yrs
Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database

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Facts about Maggie Gyllenhaal

Did you know?

Did you know that Maggie Gyllenhaal studied English literature and Eastern religions at Columbia University before fully committing to her acting career?

5 Lesser-known facts

She graduated from Columbia University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature.
She attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London during a summer term while at Columbia.
Through her father, she is a descendant of the prominent Swedish noble Gyllenhaal family.
She made her directorial debut with "The Lost Daughter" (2021), for which she also wrote the screenplay.
Her mother, Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal, is an Academy Award-nominated screenwriter.

Career highlight

Her directorial debut with 'The Lost Daughter' in 2021 was a defining moment, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay and widespread critical acclaim. This transition showcased her profound storytelling abilities beyond acting, establishing her as a respected filmmaker.

Legacy

Maggie Gyllenhaal's legacy is marked by her fearless embrace of challenging, unconventional roles and her successful evolution into a critically lauded director, demonstrating a powerful and versatile artistic voice in Hollywood.