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Jon Turteltaub

Jon Turteltaub

Director · born 8 August 1963 · 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.

Where to start: While You Were Sleeping (1995).

As director 17

TV shows 6

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Jon Turteltaub movie?

By viewer score, While You Were Sleeping (1995) at 7.0/10.

What are Jon Turteltaub’s most popular movies?

The Meg, National Treasure, National Treasure: Book of Secrets.

How many movies has Jon Turteltaub made?

17 films on TMDB, 17 as director.

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