Jake Gyllenhaal
Synopsis:
'Aggression is a part of me'. Jake Gyllenhaal's latest role plunges him into the world of terrorism, torture and difficult choices – and it suits him down to the ground. He talks to Nigel Farndale about his life in hollywood and the joy of 'celebrity godparents'. "He may have a large head, but at least it is a film actor's large head, one that casting directors and cameramen favour. The 'he' I refer to is Jake Gyllenhaal, pronounced 'Jill-en-hall'. The favouritism is to do with the body-to-head ratio: think Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman; big heads, small and compact bodies. True, at 6ft 2in, Gyllenhaal is taller than the average film star, but tall actors can have that golden ratio, too. Look at Rupert Everett and Hugh Grant....."
- Publish date:
- 21 October 2007
- Author:
- Nigel Farndale
- Source:
- Sunday Telegraph
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