Age, Biography and Wiki
Who is it? | Producer, Miscellaneous Crew, Actor |
Birth Day | August 08, 1963 |
Birth Place | American |
Age | 59 YEARS OLD |
Occupation | Film director, film producer |
Years active | 1989–present |
Spouse(s) | Amy Eldon (2006–present) |
Parent(s) | Saul Turteltaub Shirley Steinberg |
Net worth
Jon Turtle, an esteemed figure in the American entertainment industry, has carved his niche as a multi-talented individual encompassing roles as a producer, miscellaneous crew member, and actor. As we venture into the year 2024, Jon Turtle's net worth is estimated to range between $100K to $1M, exemplifying his successful endeavors throughout his illustrious career. This wide span of net worth attests to both his versatility and consistent contributions within the industry, solidifying his reputation as a prominent and influential figure. Jon Turtle's extensive involvement in various facets of the entertainment world has undoubtedly played a pivotal role in shaping his financial success, further cementing his position as a distinguished professional.
Biography/Timeline
Jonathan Charles Turteltaub was born on August 8, 1963 in New York City, New York, one of two children born to comedy Writer Saul Turteltaub, best known for his work with Sanford and Son, and his wife, Shirley Steinberg. His parents are both Jewish. Turteltaub graduated from Wesleyan University and the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
Turteltaub is married to Amy Louise Eldon (b. 1974), a British TV Producer and Writer, with whom he has three children, sons Jack and Daniel and daughter Arabella Rose. Eldon was born in Hampstead, England to Mike Eldon, a British citizen of Jewish Romanian heritage and Kathy Eldon Bedner, an American of German heritage, and is the sister of British photojournalist Daniel "Dan" Eldon, who was stoned to death alongside several other journalists in Somalia in 1993. The two were introduced by Turteltaub's neighbor, Architect Michael Bedner, who ultimately married Eldon's mother, Kathy. Turteltaub and his family reside in Malibu, California, next door to his in-laws.
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), National Treasure (2004), as well as its 2007 sequel National Treasure: Book of Secrets, and The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010). Turteltaub produced the CBS television series Jericho, and also directed the show's first three episodes.