13) Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal did not enrol to any film school program. Being part of Hollywood, he learned through experience, rather than formal training. Donnie Darko, his big break in 2001, demonstrated his unusual talent; after that, versatility and a range were added. From the films of Brokeback Mountain (2005), Nightcrawler (2014), and Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), Gyllenhaal has proven time and again that talent, hard work, and instinct often prevail over formal education.
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