Margaret Ruth 'Maggie' Gyllenhaal (born November 16, 1977) is an American actress. She is the daughter of director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal (nee Achs) 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 indie cult hit Donnie Darko (2001). Her breakthrough role was in the 2002 sadomasochistic romance Secretary, for which she received critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination. This book is your ultimate resource for Maggie Gyllenhaal. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, photos, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about her Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: Maggie Gyllenhaal, A Dangerous Woman (1993 film), The Photographer (film), Cecil B. Demented, Riding in Cars with Boys, Donnie Darko, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Adaptation (film), 40 Days and 40 Nights, Secretary (film), Mona Lisa Smile, Casa de los Babys, Criminal (film), Strip Search (film), The Great New Wonderful, Happy Endings (film), Stranger than Fiction (2006 film), Trust the Man, Sherrybaby, Paris, je t'aime, World Trade Center (film), Monster House (film), The Dark Knight (film), Away We Go, Crazy Heart, Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang, Hysteria (2011 film).