Awards & Winners

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Date of Birth 16-November-1977
Place of Birth Lower East Side
(New York City, New York, United States of America)
Nationality United States of America
Also know as Margaret Ruth Gyllenhaal, Margaret Ruth "Maggie" Gyllenhaal, Margaret Ruth Gyllenhaal, Margaret Ruth Gyllenhaal, Margaret Ruth Gyllenhaal
Profession Actor
Margaret Ruth "Maggie" Gyllenhaal is an American actress. She is the daughter of director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner and the older sister of actor Jake Gyllenhaal. She made her screen debut when she began to appear in her father's films. Gyllenhaal achieved recognition in a supporting role in the independent cult film, Donnie Darko. Her breakthrough role was in the sadomasochistic romance, Secretary, for which she received critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination. Gyllenhaal has appeared in an eclectic range of films, including Sherrybaby, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe; the romantic comedy, Trust The Man; and numerous big-budget films such as World Trade Center and The Dark Knight. She next starred in the musical-drama, Crazy Heart, for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Gyllenhaal has also appeared in such theatrical plays as Closer as well as in television productions like Strip Search. Gyllenhaal has been in a relationship with actor Peter Sarsgaard since 2002. In 2006, the two became engaged, and Gyllenhaal gave birth to their daughter, Ramona, on October 3, 2006. On May 2, 2009, she married Sarsgaard in Italy. Their second daughter, Gloria Ray, was born April 19, 2012. Gyllenhaal is a politically active Democrat and, like her brother and parents, supports the American Civil Liberties Union. Prior to the US-led invasion of Iraq she participated in anti-war demonstrations. She is actively involved in human rights, civil liberty, anti-poverty and parent trigger causes.

Awards by Maggie Gyllenhaal

Check all the awards nominated and won by Maggie Gyllenhaal.

2009


People's Choice Award for Favorite Cast
Honored for : The Dark Knight

Nominations 2009 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role Crazy Heart
Role: Jean Craddock
People's Choice Award for Favorite Cast The Dark Knight

2008


Nominations 2008 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast The Dark Knight

2007


Nominations 2007 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture – Drama Sherrybaby
role: Sherry Swanson

2006


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Award Nominated Nominated Work
Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female Happy Endings
Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Sherrybaby

2003


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Award Nominated Nominated Work
MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance - Female Secretary
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy Secretary
role: Lee Holloway
Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead Secretary
Satellite Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical Secretary
Role: Lee Holloway

2002


Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Performer
Honored for : Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
(Tied with Adaptation. (2002) and Secretary (2002).)
Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Actor
Honored for : Secretary

Nominations 2002 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Actor Secretary
National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress Secretary
Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Performer Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Tied with Adaptation. (2002) and Secretary (2002).