On this day in 1980, actor JAKE GYLLENHAAL was born in Los Angeles, California. The former child star has gone on to appear on stage (THIS IS OUR YOUTH) and film (BOTTLE ROCKET, BUBBLE BOY, JARHEAD).

His most memorable role to date is probably Jack Twist in BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, the gay love story that also featured HEATH LEDGER.

GYLLENHALL also does wonders for the Santa hat…jus’ sayin’.