Jon Turteltaub
Known for
Jon Turteltaub is one more of the people the industry actually runs on, an American director with a body of work that has to be looked up rather than recognized. A large part of the career has been spent in action. He has been working in the industry for 38 years. 'The Meg' is the title that keeps coming up. 'National Treasure' is a second title with real reach.
Jon Turteltaub
14 Directed
6 Series
Jon Turteltaub is one more of the people the industry actually runs on, an American director with a body of work that has to be looked up rather than recognized. A large part of the career has been spent in action. He has been working in the industry for 38 years. 'The Meg' is the title that keeps coming up. 'National Treasure' is a second title with real reach.
Movies
Director
The Meg
2018
Director
National Treasure
2004
Director
National Treasure: Book of Secrets
2007
Director
While You Were Sleeping
1995
Director
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
2010
Director
Last Vegas
2013
Director
Phenomenon
1996
Director
Cool Runnings
1993
Director
The Kid
2000
Director
Instinct
1999
Director
3 Ninjas
1992
Director
Driving Me Crazy
1991
Director
Think Big
1989
Full Filmography
National Treasure: Edge of History
Executive Producer · 10 episodes
2022–
TV
The Meg
Director
2018
Film
Rush Hour
Director · 1 episode
2016–
TV
Last Vegas
Director
2013
Film
Common Law
Director · 1 episode
2012–
TV
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Director
2010
Film
Harper's Island
Director · 1 episode
2009–
TV
National Treasure: Book of Secrets
Director
2007
Film
Jericho
Creator
2006–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jon Turteltaub and where are they from?
Jon Turteltaub is 63 years old, born on August 8, 1963 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jon Turteltaub?
Jon Turteltaub is best known for directing The Meg, National Treasure, National Treasure: Book of Secrets.
How many movies has Jon Turteltaub directed?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), Jon Turteltaub has directed or written 14 films and worked on 6 TV shows.
What was Jon Turteltaub's first movie?
The career of Jon Turteltaub began with The Best Is Yet To Come ().
What is Jon Turteltaub's most recent movie or series?
Jon Turteltaub's most recent release is National Treasure: Edge of History, which premiered on December 14, 2022.
What TV shows has Jon Turteltaub created or directed?
On television, Jon Turteltaub has appeared in Jericho, Harper's Island, National Treasure: Edge of History, From the Earth to the Moon.
Jon Turteltaub
1963-08-08 · New York City, New York, USA
Jonathan Charles "Jon" Turteltaub is an American film director and producer. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University and the USC School of Cinematic Arts. He is the son of television comedy writer Saul Turteltaub.
He has directed several successful mainstream films for the Walt Disney Studios, including; 3 Ninjas (1992), Cool Runnings (1993), While You Were Sleeping (1995), Phenomenon (1996), Instinct (1999), Disney's The Kid (2000), 2004's National Treasure, as well as its 2007 sequel National Treasure: Book of Secrets, and The Sorcerer's Apprentice.
Turteltaub produced the CBS television series, Jericho, and also directed the first three episodes, "Pilot", "Fallout", and "Four Horsemen".