Scene from SherryBaby (2006)

Alternate Names: Margalit Ruth Gyllenhaal, Margaret Ruth Gyllenhaal, Мэгги Джилленхол, مگی جیلنهال, 玛吉·吉伦哈尔, 매기 질렌할

Physical Characteristics:

• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Boobs: Natural
• Bust: 86
• Cup: B
• Bra: 34B
• Waist: 58
• Hip: 86
• Height: 172
• Weight: 57
• Hair Color: Black
• Eye Color: Blue
• Piercings: Yes

First Appearances:

• Waterland (1992) as Maggie Ruth

Most Important Roles:

• Donnie Darko (2001) as Elizabeth Darko
• The Dark Knight (2008) as Rachel
• Stranger Than Fiction (2006) as Ana Pascal
• Paris Je T'aime (2006) as Liz (Quartier des Enfants Rouges)
• World Trade Center (2006) as Allison Jimeno
• 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) as Sam
• Adaptation. (2002) as Caroline Cunningham
• Secretary (2002) as Lee Holloway
• Mona Lisa Smile (2003) as Giselle Levy
• The Great New Wonderful (2005) as Emme Keeler

Career Highlights:

• Donnie Darko (2001)
• The Dark Knight (2008)
• Stranger Than Fiction (2006)
• Paris Je T'aime (2006)
• World Trade Center (2006)
• 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002)
• Adaptation. (2002)
• Secretary (2002)
• Mona Lisa Smile (2003)
• The Great New Wonderful (2005)

Awards:

• Golden Globe Awards
• John Jay Award

Maggie Gyllenhaal, born November 16, 1977, is an American actress and filmmaker. She began her career in her father's films as a teenager, notably appearing in 'Donnie Darko' (2001) with her brother Jake Gyllenhaal. Maggie gained critical acclaim for her roles in 'Secretary' (2002) and 'Sherrybaby' (2006), earning Golden Globe nominations. She played Rachel Dawes in 'The Dark Knight' (2008) and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for 'Crazy Heart' (2009). Maggie has also appeared in Broadway productions, TV series like 'The Honourable Woman', and produced/starred in HBO's 'The Deuce'. She married actor Peter Sarsgaard in 2009. Notably, she made her directorial debut with 'The Lost Daughter' in 2021.