Maggie Gyllenhaal

Maggie Gyllenhaal Bio
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Date of Birth:
November 16, 1977
Height:
5' 9"
Hometown:
Los Angeles

Bio:
Maggie Gyllenhaal (born Margolit Ruth Gyllenhaal in Los Angeles, California on November 16, 1977) is an American actress. She was first recognized for her role in Donnie Darko. Since then, she has starred in films such as World Trade Center, The Dark Knight and Crazy Heart. She’s been nominated for three Golden Globes and one Oscar over the course of her career.

Best Known For:
Maggie is widely known for her role as Rachel Dawes in The Dark Knight. She is also associated with Crazy Heart, for which she was nominated for an Oscar for.

Personal Life:
Maggie started dating Peter Sarsgaard in 2002. They married in 2009. She gave birth to daughter Ramona in 2006. Their second daughter, Gloria Ray, was born in 2012. Her brother is actor Jake Gyllenhaal.