Jake Gyllenhaal, the leading actor in Prince of Persia the 2010 movie, is a famous American  young actor. His parents are both working in the movie industry, as a screenwriter and director, so Jake was exposed to the acting world since birth. His first leading role was however only in 1999, in the inspiring movie based on a true story, October Sky. Apart from his extensive career in the art of films, Jake is well known for his activist role regarding various political, environmental and social issues. As for his non acting hobbies, you might be interested to know that the star loves cooking and woodworking, but most of all, he aims to meditate every day. The film Prince of Persia will feature Gyllenhaal as a powerful, courageous young prince caught in the adventure of his life.