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Dead links[edit]
There are quite many dead links in this article [1], and some of them cannot be replaced by another link (I translated it into Vietnamese and did try to fix). Is there any way to fix them? Hien712 (talk) 22:19, 12 July 2015 (UTC)
- Well, I've tagged them all, that's a start. --‖ Ebyabe talk - Attract and Repel ‖ 22:59, 12 July 2015 (UTC)
Edit request: family and relationships[edit]
Please add half sibling Luke Man Gyllenhaal to the family and relationships section: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/pregnant-stressed-science-says-talk-to-your-baby_us_57a0093ce4b004301c51c125; http://www.acsh.org/news/2016/10/25/kathleen-gyllenhaal-health-meets-hollywood-qa-10351 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 50.90.155.95 (talk) 08:31, 3 March 2017 (UTC)
godparents[edit]
Note: Newman is not Gyllenhaal's actual god father, and despite popular belief Newman did not teach Jake to drive. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Evelynkircher (talk • contribs) 01:25, 26 April 2017 (UTC)
- if he is Jewish (or Buddhist), why does he have godparents or is a godparent?--99.253.58.249 (talk) 02:39, 18 November 2018 (UTC)
Swedish Pronunciation[edit]
The Swedish pronunciation is [ˈjʏ̂lːɛnˌhoːl], not [ˈjʏ̂lːɛnˌhɑːl]. Conan O'Brien is not a reliable source. The "aa" digraph is a variant spelling of "å" (pronounced [ɔ] when short, [o:] when long as in this name) encountered chiefly in some names and situations in which "å" cannot be written. 2001:16B8:463B:5200:5D8F:BD45:E251:5E66 (talk) 16:46, 30 December 2020 (UTC)
FA concerns[edit]
Reviewing this old FA as part of WP:URFA/2020. I have concerns about the quality of some of the sources used in this article:
- Rootsweb is generally unreliable from my experience with it
- oneguysopinion.com just seems to be some random blog
- About.com can be dubious at times
- CurtainUp.com
- Some random Amazon ad
- AfterElton
- Gaywired.com
Hog Farm Talk 05:05, 4 April 2021 (UTC)
- Hog Farm, thanks for the heads up. I've removed the Rootsweb source, and replaced all others with reliable ones. I've tweaked the Media image section as a result. Overall I think this article has been kept in a satisfactory position since its FA promotion. Phew! LM150 19:27, 7 April 2021 (UTC)
WP:URFA/2020[edit]
@Grapple X and Hog Farm: new look, status for WP:URFA/2020? There are numerous unanswered queries on talk. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 18:27, 1 December 2021 (UTC)
- Had a look over this one; there are issues I would raise if it were a fresh FAC candidate (some prose, like the section below on the use of "since" with dated sources; inconsistent use of ISSNs) but it seems the above sourcing query has been addressed and when I scanned the sources currently used it seemed much more reliable than at the start of the year. It does seem from the updating of current/future films that someone is keeping tabs on this fairly actively at least. I'd say it's satisfactory to me at present. ᵹʀᴀᴘᴘʟᴇ ꭗ 12:03, 2 December 2021 (UTC)
Add the 2021 movie 'The Guilty' to the article[edit]
Movie has Gyllenhaal as the main star, I'm not sure why it's not been added to the article at all
Film producer[edit]
He’s called a producer in his filmography and awards pages. Both articles are featured lists and considered the best pages among here, User:KyleJoan disagrees with this occupation even though it’s on those pages. I don’t get it, why that doesn’t apply here. Sheldon the God (talk) 07:44, 19 October 2021 (UTC)
- WP:OTHERSTUFF. Nothing at Jake Gyllenhaal filmography justifies him as a producer (no, producing 9 film in which he acted doesn't make him a producer). (CC) Tbhotch™ 15:25, 19 October 2021 (UTC)
- He’s called a producer in the first sentence of both articles. Again, why doesn’t that apply here when others hav clearly agreed to it. Sheldon the God (talk) 18:58, 19 October 2021 (UTC)
- WP:OTHERSTUFF? (CC) Tbhotch™ 19:00, 19 October 2021 (UTC)
- Let me explain this. At the time the filmography was promoted, the article merely said Jake Gyllenhaal is an American actor who has appeared in 28 motion pictures. If you see the article, it's not even shaped as it is now. This is what I mean that just because other stuff exists doesn't mean it is correct. Articles are changed by anyone at any moment and you might not even notice it. Nowadays there's a weird trend of giving labels to people solely because they have done it/they can do it, like saying that Mariah Carey is a record producer solely because she produces her own material, or saying that Jim Cummings is a singer solely because he has sung in a few films while acting, or saying that Matt Bennett is a ventriloquist solely because he holds a puppet in a TV series. These labels are mere opinions relied on "s/he has done it", but they are not factually correct. (CC) Tbhotch™ 19:33, 19 October 2021 (UTC)
- He’s called a producer in the first sentence of both articles. Again, why doesn’t that apply here when others hav clearly agreed to it. Sheldon the God (talk) 18:58, 19 October 2021 (UTC)
Please also rectify this. User Tbhotch is in error. While their understanding of Wikipedia guidelines and concepts are beyond reproach, they apparently do not understand the film business, and how sources are used arising from that business sector. This actor has at least, to my count, 10 producing credits, three of which are as executive producer. If a film production company declares an individual as having produced, through presenting their name as a producer, executive or otherwise, whether they are in the PGA or not, they are a producer—even if they might also act in the film. These are separate roles with separate responsibilities—from simple (in many cases, e.g., making a critical connection between the production and a resource), to complex (including, but not limited to critical roles in funding or day to day production activities). Bottom line, if the film credits say that an actor is a producer in a work, it is inappropriate for a WP editor to presume better understanding of the work and its personnel than the roles properly presented by the production company (and secondary sources citing that information). — Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.253.16.20 (talk) 20:17, 16 November 2021 (UTC)
- Tbhotch is right. And MOS:ROLEBIO applies. If there is a plethora of reliable sources describing him as a producer, then please present those here for review. KyleJoantalk 04:03, 30 November 2021 (UTC)
Take care with use of dates in article, with preposition "since".[edit]
The one current sentence using a construction with the word "since" (e.g., "since 2018") should be edited for accuracy to source, and it should be kept in mind that use of such constructions begin their obsolescence the moment the edit is saved. Here, it does not appear inaccurate, but consulting the attached source makes clear that as soon as the calendar page turned on 4 October 2019, the article sentence was unsupported, and so could be presumed inaccurate.
That is, in actuality, that source only supported the text from "late 2018" to 4 October 2019, and while it was unlikely to become inaccurate immediately thereafter, cases of such statements becoming inaccurate soon after are plentiful. (That is, a sole basis on the 4 October 2019 source leaves the 2021 article unsupported and inherently inaccurate, unless reworded, or further sourced.) Fortunately, other more recent, acceptable sources are likely available,
Regardless, instead of "since [date]", the use of a construction like, "As of [month and year of source], he was... which began in late 2018." is much closer to the content of the current source than what currently appears, and should be considered even when another, more recent source is added. (An edit that just adds a supporting source from 2021, if such indeed exist, just kicks the can of attending to the essential problem down the proverbial road.) Cheers. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.253.16.20 (talk) 20:05, 16 November 2021 (UTC)
Semi-protected edit request on 10 July 2022[edit]
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"He dated singer-songwriter Taylor Swift from October 2010 to March 2011 [135][136][137]"
March 2011 should be changed to January 2011 or a citation supporting March 2011 should be added. None of the cited sources support the March date. The sources state that the couple was first seen together in October 2010 and last seen together in January 2011. Jojoconejo (talk) 05:17, 10 July 2022 (UTC)
Tobey M.—seriously?[edit]
- Gyllenhaal was almost cast as Spider-Man for 2004's Spider-Man 2, due to director Sam Raimi's concerns about original Spider-Man star Tobey Maguire's health. Maguire recovered, however, and the sequel was shot without Gyllenhaal. The two actors later starred in Brothers (2009), and resemble each other enough that Gyllenhaal has jokingly complained about cab drivers often calling him "Spider-Man".
Wow—that's out of left field, even for WP. If Jake Gyllenhaal looks even a bit like Tobey Maguire, I'm the Abominable Snowman (and I don't even have a beard!). – AndyFielding (talk) 03:47, 16 May 2023 (UTC)
I have found a new Northern Paw for him.Her name is “Panda-V-Aari” now.
He is 19th cousine of which queen?[edit]
Dead or Undead.Resting in peace or Unrest creator? 2601:641:480:CB40:3DBB:FC1C:63DF:4307 (talk) 06:28, 22 May 2023 (UTC)
Jarhead[edit]
How can his role in Jarhead not be mentioned? He was amazing in that movie. StephieRem (talk) 16:58, 16 December 2023 (UTC)
Personal life; Family and relationships; Further information: Gyllenhaal family[edit]
"Gyllenhaal's sister Maggie is married to actor Peter Sarsgaard, Gyllenhaal's co-star in Jarhead and Rendition."
"The Guilty," too. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9421570/ CeeJayDeeOne23 (talk) 14:54, 2 April 2024 (UTC)
Relatives/Family?[edit]
Why does Maggie Gyllenhaal have Jake listed in her infobox, but not visa-versa? 155.190.60.34 (talk) 01:50, 22 April 2024 (UTC)
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