Maggie Gyllenhaal biography
Maggie Gyllenhaal is an American actress, singer and filmmaker (born 1977), born on 16 November 1977 in Manhattan.
Maggie Gyllenhaal's screen career began in 1992 with Waterland, playing Maggie Ruth.
Maggie Gyllenhaal has appeared in 40 films and 10 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are The Bride! (2026), Flesh Impact (2026), The Lost Daughter (2021).
Honours include Golden Globes and John Jay Award.
- Also known as
- Margaret Ruth Gyllenhaal
- Born
- 16 November 1977 (age 48)
- Birthplace
- Manhattan
- Work
- Film actor, Stage actor, Television actor, Voice actor, Film director
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1992 to present
- Awards
- Golden Globes
- John Jay Award
Maggie Gyllenhaal filmography
40 films and 10 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Bride! | , N/a | Director, writer, and producer | |
| 2026 | Flesh Impact | , N/a | Short film, also writer and director | |
| 2021 | The Lost Daughter | , N/a | Director, writer, and producer | |
| 2020 | Best Summer Ever | TV Reporter | Also executive producer | |
| 2018 | The Kindergarten Teacher | Lisa Spinelli | Also producer | |
| 2016 | Home | Ruth | Short film | |
| 2016 | Beauty Mark | Valerie | Short film | |
| 2014 | River of Fundament | Hathfertiti #2 | ||
| 2014 | Frank | Clara | ||
| 2013 | White House Down | Carol Finnerty | ||
| 2012 | Won't Back Down | Jamie | ||
| 2011 | Hysteria | Charlotte Dalrymple | ||
| 2010 | Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang | Isabel Green | ||
| 2009 | Crazy Heart | Jean Craddock | ||
| 2009 | Away We Go | Ellen "LN" | ||
| 2008 | The Dark Knight | Rachel Dawes | ||
| 2007 | High Falls | April | Short film | |
| 2006 | Stranger than Fiction | Ana Pascal | ||
| 2006 | World Trade Center | Allison Jimeno | ||
| 2006 | Sherrybaby | Sherry Swanson | ||
| 2006 | Paris, je t'aime | Liz | Segment: "Quartier des Enfants Rouges" | |
| 2006 | Monster House | Elizabeth "Zee" | Voice role | |
| 2005 | Trust the Man | Elaine | ||
| 2005 | The Great New Wonderful | Emme | Segment: "Emme's Story" | |
| 2005 | Happy Endings | Jude |
Show all 40 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Criminal | Valerie | ||
| 2004 | The Pornographer: A Love Story | Sidney | ||
| 2003 | Mona Lisa Smile | Giselle Levy | ||
| 2003 | Casa de los Babys | Jennifer | ||
| 2002 | Confessions of a Dangerous Mind | Debbie | ||
| 2002 | Adaptation | Caroline Cunningham | ||
| 2002 | 40 Days and 40 Nights | Sam | ||
| 2002 | Secretary | Lee Holloway | ||
| 2001 | Riding in Cars with Boys | Amelia Forrester | ||
| 2001 | Donnie Darko | Elizabeth Darko | ||
| 2000 | The Photographer | Mira | ||
| 2000 | Cecil B. Demented | Raven | ||
| 1998 | Homegrown | Christina | ||
| 1993 | A Dangerous Woman | Patsy | ||
| 1992 | Waterland | Maggie Ruth |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Deuce | Eileen "Candy" Merrell | 25 episodes, also producer | |
| 2016 | Truth and Power | Narrator | Documentary series | |
| 2014 | The Honourable Woman | Nessa Stein, Baroness Stein of Tilbury | Miniseries, 8 episodes | |
| 2012 | The Corrections | Denise | Unaired pilot | |
| 2012 | Curiosity | Host | Documentary series, episode: "Why is Sex Fun?" | |
| 2004 | Strip Search | Linda Sykes | Television film | |
| 1999 | Shake, Rattle, and Roll: An American Love Story | Noreen Bixler | Television film | |
| 1999 | Resurrection | Mary | Television film | |
| 1998 | The Patron Saint of Liars | Lorraine Thomas | Television film | |
| 1996 | Shattered Mind | Clothes clerk | Television film |