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National Treasure

2004

Modern treasure hunters, led by archaeologist Ben Gates, search for a chest of riches rumored to have been stashed away by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin during the Revolutionary War. The chest's whereabouts may lie in secret clues embedded in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, and Gates is in a race to find the gold before his enemies do.

Scarlett Brookes

Scarlett Brookes is known for National Treasure: Kiri (2018), Misfits (2009) and Silent Witness (1996). Scarlett studied at RADA graduating in 2012 with a BA in Acting Degree H Level.

Liam Noble

Liam Noble is an Actor, Director and Stage Director known for National Treasure (2004), Peep Show (2003) and EastEnders (1985). He received his B.A (Hons) in Drama from Leeds University (Bretton Hall) and is the current Artistic Director at Redbridge Youth Theatre Workshop.

Jenifer Lewis

Cast · Known for Strong Medicine, black-ish, Cars

Jenifer Jeanette Lewis (born January 25, 1957) is an American film and television actress and singer. She is one of Hollywood's most familiar faces, with more than 300 appearances in film and television and was dubbed a "national treasure" by TV Guide.com. She began her career appearing in Broadway musicals and worked as a back-up singer for Bette Midler before appearing in the films Beaches and Sister Act. She delivered legendary performances as Tina Turner's mother in What's Love Got to Do With It and in The Preacher's Wife as the mother of Whitney Houston's character. She starred opposite Matt Damon in Clint Eastwood's Hereafter. For director Tyler Perry, she created unforgettable characters in Madea's Family Reunion and Meet the Browns. In the movie Cast Away, she portrayed Tom Hanks' boss. In animated films, Jenifer's uniquely recognizable voice is adored by Disney fans worldwide in roles such as "Flo" in Cars and Cars 2, and as "Mama Odie" in The Princess and the Frog. For six seasons, Jenifer portrayed "Lana Hawkins" on Lifetime's hit series Strong Medicine. She starred on the hit show Black-ish (ABC), where her hilarious portrayal of "Ruby Johnson" earned her a nomination for the 2016 Critics Choice Award. She has also written two books: The Mother of Black Hollywood and Walking in My Joy: In These Streets.

Hunter Gomez

Cast · Known for National Treasure

Hunter Gomez was born on 20 December 1991 in Mesa, Arizona, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for National Treasure (2004), Family Guy (1999) and Middle Men (2009).

Justin Bartha

Cast · Known for National Treasure, The Hangover, The Hangover Part III

Justin Bartha (born July 21, 1978) is an American film and television actor, best known for his co-starring role as Riley Poole in the National Treasure feature films and as Doug Billings in The Hangover.

Jim Kouf

Executive Producer · Producer · Writer · Known for Con Air, Ghost Whisperer, Grimm

Jim Kouf was born on July 24, 1951 in Hollywood, California, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Grimm (2011), National Treasure (2004) and Taxi (2004). He is married to Lynn Kouf.

Diane Kruger

Cast · Known for National Treasure, Inglourious Basterds, Troy

Diane Kruger (born July 15, 1976) is a German actress. Early in her career, Kruger gained worldwide recognition and received the Trophée Chopard from the Cannes Film Festival. Kruger became known for her roles in film as Helen in the epic war film Troy (2004), Dr. Abigail Chase in the heist film National Treasure (2004) and its 2007 sequel, Bridget von Hammersmark in Quentin Tarantino's war film Inglourious Basterds (2009), and Gina in the psychological thriller film Unknown (2011). She also starred as Detective Sonya Cross in the FX crime drama series The Bridge (2013–14). In 2017, she made her German-language debut in Fatih Akin's In the Fade, for which she won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress.

Ed Harris

Cast · Known for The Abyss, The Truman Show, Enemy at the Gates

Edward Allen Harris (born November 28, 1950) is an American actor and director. His performances in Apollo 13 (1995), The Truman Show (1998), Pollock (2000), and The Hours (2002) earned him critical acclaim and Academy Award nominations. Harris has appeared in numerous leading and supporting roles, including in Creepshow (1982), The Right Stuff (1983), Under Fire (1983), Places in the Heart (1984), The Abyss (1989), Glengarry Glen Ross (1992), The Firm (1993), Nixon (1995), The Rock (1996), Stepmom (1998), A Beautiful Mind (2001), Enemy at the Gates (2001), Radio (2003), A History of Violence (2005), Gone Baby Gone (2007), National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007), Snowpiercer (2013), Mother! (2017), The Lost Daughter (2021), and Top Gun: Maverick (2022). In addition to directing Pollock, Harris directed the Western film Appaloosa (2008). In television, Harris is notable for his roles as Miles Roby in the miniseries Empire Falls (2005) and as United States Senator John McCain in the television movie Game Change (2012); the latter earned him the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film. He starred as the Man in Black in the HBO science fiction-Western series Westworld (2016–2022), for which he earned a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.

Sean Bean

Cast · Known for Jupiter Ascending, National Treasure, Troy

Shaun Mark Bean (born 17 April 1959) is an English actor. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Bean made his professional debut in a theatre production of Romeo and Juliet in 1983. Retaining his Yorkshire accent, he first found mainstream success for his portrayal of Richard Sharpe in the ITV series Sharpe, which originally ran from 1993 to 1997. Bean's film roles include Patriot Games (1992), GoldenEye (1995), Ronin (1998), Don't Say a Word (2001), The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003), Equilibrium (2002), National Treasure (2004), Troy (2004), Flightplan (2005), North Country (2005), The Island (2005), Silent Hill (2006), Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010), Black Death (2010), Jupiter Ascending (2015), and The Martian (2015). His television roles include the BBC anthology series Accused, Broken, Game of Thrones, and the ITV historical drama series Henry VIII and Legends. As a voice actor, Bean has been featured in the video games The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Sid Meier's Civilization VI, and the feature films Wolfwalkers and Mummies among others. Bean has also been the main voice over for O2 and their adverts for over 20 years having originally taken the job in 2002. In 2022, Bean won the British Academy Television Award as Leading Actor in Time, a BBC One drama.

Mark Pellegrino

Cast · Known for Mulholland Drive, Supernatural, The Big Lebowski

Mark Ross Pellegrino (born April 9, 1965 Los Angeles, California) is a American actor and acting teacher, best known for his compelling portrayals of complex, powerful, and often supernatural characters. Pellegrino has built a prolific career spanning television and film. He achieved widespread recognition for his iconic roles as Lucifer in Supernatural and the mysterious island protector Jacob in Lost. His other prominent television credits include Dexter, Being Human, and 13 Reasons Why. On the big screen, he is recognized for his memorable roles in cult classics and acclaimed dramas, including The Big Lebowski, National Treasure, and Capote. Beyond acting, he is a dedicated educator, teaching the Meisner technique at Playhouse West in Los Angeles. He has been married to director and acting coach Tracy Pellegrino (née Bell) since 2008, and he is a stepfather to her two children.

Don McManus

Cast · Known for The Maze Runner, National Treasure, Mom

Don McManus (November 8, 1959, in San Diego, California) is an American actor. He studied at Yale University and began his career in the late 1980s. McManus has appeared in numerous films, including The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Air Force One (1997), Magnolia (1999), and The 6th Day (2000). He later starred in National Treasure (2004), The Maze Runner (2014), and Vice (2018). On television, he has appeared in series such as Seinfeld, Boston Legal, Dexter, Justified, and The Newsroom. He had recurring roles in Mom (2013–2017) and Sorry for Your Loss (2018–2019). In addition to acting, McManus is also a voice actor, lending his voice to characters in Life Is Strange (2015) and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (2017).

Armando Riesco

Cast · Known for National Treasure

Armando Riesco (born December 5, 1977 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican film actor and voice artist. Riesco is known for working in the independent film industry, having appeared in rather critically acclaimed films such as Pieces of April and Garden State. He has worked on major Hollywood films such as National Treasure and World Trade Center, as well as 25th Hour and Fever Pitch.

Liana Mendoza

Liana Mendoza, NYU Tisch Graduate, was born on November 19, in Los Angeles, California. Acting and singing run through Liana's veins from blood relative, who is a national treasure and left behind a legacy with his passing, Vicente Fernandez. Liana Mendoza is now named "Top 5 successful Spanish speaking women" by Cosmopolitan Magazine. Mendoza is listed, alongside Penélope Cruz and Paz Vega. Soon after, was honored as a "Trailblazer Performer" by SAG-AFTRA and received congressional recognition for their contributions to society. Beginning as a dancer at the tender age of 3 years old, joining a ballet company at 10. By age 12, Liana was 1 of 15 students invited to attend Hamilton High School Academy of Music and Performing Arts. At 18, her calling was clear. Liana booked the lead role of Disney's Princess Jasmine in an onstage play in Anaheim, Ca. Attended Pace University for acting but also had strong desires to write, produce and direct. Mendoza was subsequently accepted into NYU Tisch School of the Arts on scholarship to complete the education needed to achieve such heights. Learning from great professors and academic directors; some of which include David K. Irving, Thomas J. Mangan, Sam Pollard, and Janet Grillo. A real treat was learning from speaker and Directors Judd Apatow and Ang Lee and Producer Tom Lassally. Liana's education now equips them for a career in Production as well as Acting since graduating. Mendoza's acting career began onstage and has retained their association with the theater. Continuing to refine actor skills at Ivana Chubbuck Studio working directly with world renowned teacher Ivana Chubbuck. Mendoza began a television career in the Latin Market and soon after obtained prominent roles in the American Market as well, first starring in the romantic comedy 'Internet Dating' opposite Katt Williams. Mendoza also joined the cast of many hit television shows like Bones, Scandal and Better Call Saul. Since working on the FX, Emmy-Award winning show, American Horror Story (2015), Liana has gained more notoriety and it continues to build. The show and cast were nominated for a Golden Globe (2016) and then went on to guest star on shows Ray Donovan, Baskets, Unsolved, Disney's Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2021) and eventually the Starring role in feature film Social Disturbance which Mendoza plays an obsessed psychopath which Liana also Executive Produced and Produced. Currently, Liana Mendoza is a well known actor and full time producer helping others find their own stardom as well. Believing in the philosophy that we all pass the elevator back down--in the words of Jack Lemmon--she involves herself in youth programs, charity organizations; Every Monday Matters, Stand up in the Halls and Students Run LA (SRLA) where she mentors at-risk youth and has trained them to run alongside her in the Los Angeles Marathon. She also fosters and rescues animals in her spare time.

Lucy Speed

Lucy Speed is an actress best known for her roles as Natalie in EastEnders and DS Stevie Moss in The Bill. Most recently she has starred as Bet Baker opposite Peter Kay in the BBC2 sitcom Cradle to Grave, based on the teenage of broadcaster Danny Baker, and in Channel 4's National Treasure. Her films include England, My England in which she played Nell Gwynn and Shakespeare in Love.

Glenn Beck

Cast · Known for 2001: A Space Odyssey

Glenn Beck was born on June 1, 1935 in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor, known for 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007) and Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964).

Martin Jarvis

Cast · Known for The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

Martin Jarvis OBE is one of Britain's most versatile leading actors. His distinguished career continues to encompass just about every aspect of the entertainment industry: film, television, theatre, radio and audio recording. He is also the author of two bestselling books: a hilarious autobiography Acting Strangely and a compelling account of his award-winning time on Broadway in 2001: Broadway, Jeeves - The Diary of a Theatrical Adventure, both published by Methuen. In 2010 he starred as Vincent Hogg in a new production of Agatha Christie's The Mirror Cracked in ITV/WGHB's popular 'Miss Marple' series. In 2009, he starred in BBC2's comedy/drama Taking the Flak, receiving outstanding reviews for his performance as national treasure tv journalist David Bradburn. He stars in the feature film Neander Jin - Return of the Neanderthal Man (US/ Germany co-production, 2010) as Peter Blodnik, network mogul.

Lisa Hoyle

Lisa Hoyle is a top stuntwoman who has doubled for over a hundred actresses over 30 years in the business and also works as a stunt coordinator. Lisa began her stunt career by studying gymnastics and the flying trapeze as a child. She was drawn to acrobatics in college and after performing her first high fall with the acrobatic troupe she could see herself performing stunts and she made the decision to pursue a stunt career. Her stunt credits include doubling for Angelina Jolie in Cyborg 2: Glass Shadow, for Diane Kruger in National Treasure (2004), and for Goldie Hawn in Snatched (2017).

Khalil La'Marr Pickett

Khalil La'Marr is a multi-talented actor, stuntman, dancer, and singer. Born and raised in Detroit, MI. He a loving father of 3 wonderful children (Amariana Ariel 24, Javion La'Marr 12, and Saraiya Sol La'Marr 9). After discovering his passion for entertainment at the age of 18, Khalil began acting in stage plays, later pursuing dancing, singing, and most recently, securing roles in films. His industry-renowned talents can be seen in various blockbuster films such as Call Her King, Black Bird, National Treasure, BMF, The Oval, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: End Game, The Harder They fall and Black heat, with his work in Avengers: Endgame and Black Panther earning him two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Khalil was also the official stunt double for the late Chadwick Boseman's final movie, Da 5 Bloods, and is involved in the filming of the TV series, BMF season 4 and Tyler Perry's The Oval season 7. Most recently, Khalil danced with The Weeknd during his show-stopping Super Bowl LV halftime show. With a strong connection to his community and an intrinsic passion for giving back, Khalil is also dedicated to helping those who are underprivileged, homeless, or disadvantaged in whatever way he can. With this in mind, Khalil founded R.E.B.O.R.N (Relive and Evolve Beyond our Respectful Normalities), a program that gives those struggling a second chance at life. Khalil is working on a number of upcoming film and television projects including The Oval Season 7, I Love Boosters and BMF Season 4 , all set for release possibly in 2025

Jon Turteltaub

Director · Known for National Treasure, The Meg

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".

Cormac Wibberley

Writer · Known for Bad Boys II, National Treasure

Marianne Wibberley & Cormac Wibberley are an American screenwriting team, as well as husband and wife. They have been writing together since 1991, and made their first screenplay sale in 1993. They have been credited writers on films including National Treasure, I Spy, The 6th Day and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. The pair both grew up in Southern California, where they attended the same high school, Mira Costa High School. Both went on to attend UCLA as undergraduates, with Marianne staying at UCLA for graduate work at the Film School. They currently live in the South Bay, Los Angeles area with their daughter, who attends Princeton University. Cormac's father was Leonard Wibberley, author of The Mouse That Roared among other books. Description above from the Wikipedia article Marianne Wibberley & Cormac Wibberley, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Marianne Wibberley

Writer · Known for Bad Boys II, National Treasure

Marianne Wibberley (June 12, 1965, in California, USA) is an American screenwriter and film producer. Together with her husband Cormac Wibberley, she forms the well-known screenwriting duo The Wibberleys. They have been writing together since 1991 and sold their first screenplay in 1993. She studied at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees in film studies. In addition to her work as a screenwriter, she also teaches screenwriting at UCLA. Her most famous films include The 6th Day (2000), I Spy (2002), Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003), Bad Boys II (2003), National Treasure (2004), The Shaggy Dog (2006), National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007), and G-Force (2009). On television, she worked as a writer, creator, and executive producer on Common Law (2012) and National Treasure: Edge of History (2022). She lives with her husband and daughter in South Bay, Los Angeles.

Elan Garfias

Elan Garfias is an American actor and voice actor, who is known for voicing Cody Burns in Transformers: Rescue Bots. For Disney, he voiced Pinocchio in Kinect: Disneyland Adventures, Carlos in Doc McStuffins, Pepe in Handy Manny, Grayson in Special Agent Oso, and Silas/Commander Nemex in Miles from Tomorrowland. He also made appearances in I'm in the Band and National Treasure: Book of Secrets (as a presidential party guest).

Bruce Greenwood

Cast · Known for The Resident, Young Justice, St. Elsewhere

Stuart Bruce Greenwood (born August 12, 1956) is a Canadian actor and producer. He is known for his role as the American president John F. Kennedy in Thirteen Days, for which he won the Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture, and as Captain Christopher Pike in J.J. Abrams's Star Trek movie reboot series. He has been nominated for three Canadian Screen Awards, once for Best Actor (for Elephant Song) and twice for Best Supporting Actor (for The Sweet Hereafter and Being Julia). He is known for his roles as Nick Parsons in Double Jeopardy, Stuart Ramsey in Passenger 57, Bob Andrews in Father's Day, Earl Cavanaugh in Here on Earth, National Security Advisor Bill Sokal in Rules of Engagement, JFK in Thirteen Days, Anthony 'Tony' Leighton in Swept Away, Cmdr. Robert Iverson in The Core; Lt. Bennie Macko in Hollywood Homicide, Lawrence Robertson in I, Robot, Lord Charles in Being Julia, Nolan Walsh in Racing Stripes, Jack Dunphy (Truman Capote's lover) in Capote; Hugh Sullivan in The Mermaid Chair, Professor Davis McClaren in Eight Below, Jack McCready in Deja Vu, Keenan Jones / Garrett in I'm Not There, the President in National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Christopher Pike in Star Trek and its sequel Star Trek Into Darkness, George McCray in A Dog Named Christmas, Lance Fender in Dinner for Schmucks, Stephen Meek in Meek's Cutoff, Cooper in Super 8, Bill Kill Cullen in The Place Beyond the Pines, Charlie Anderson in Flight, Hugh Butterfield in Endless Love, Vince in The Captive, Andrew Heyward in Truth (2015), Dr. Jake Houseman in the TV movie version of Dirty Dancing (2017), Uncle Dean in Kodachrome, the US President in Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Gerald in Gerald's Game, Robert McNamara in The Post, and Dr. John Dalton in Doctor Sleep. His best known TV roles are as Dr. Randolph Bell on The Resident, Gil Garcetti on American Crime Story, Emmet Cole on The River, Mitch Yost on John from Cincinnati, Dr. Nathan Bradford on Sleepwalkers, Thomas Veil on Nowhere Man, Jack Gage on Legmen, Pierce Lawton on Knot's Landing, and Dr. Seth Griffin on St. Elsewhere. He has voiced Bruce Wayne / Batman in the animated series Young Justice and in several Batman cartoon videos, and voiced Chiron in the animated series Class Titans.