Jason Daniel Earles was first seen in the American sketch comedy television series ‘Mad TV’ in 2003. The following year, he made his silver screen debut in the Jon Turteltaub-directed American action-adventure film ‘National Treasure’ where he played the role of ‘Thomas Gates.’ Even though the film received a mixed response from critics, it managed to gross over $347.5 million on a budget of $100 million. In 2005, he starred as ‘Ernie Kaplowitz’ in the American sex comedy film ‘American Pie Presents: Band Camp’ directed by Steve Rash. The film was panned by critics and currently holds a 17% approval score on Rotten Tomatoes. The following year, he joined the main cast of the American teen sitcom ‘Hannah Montana’ as ‘Jackson Stewart.’ The series aired 98 episodes in a span of 4 seasons before going off-air in 2011. He continued to star in television films and series such as ‘Shorty McShorts' Shorts’ (2007), ‘Boston Legal’ (2008), ‘Yin Yang Yo!’ (2009), ‘Aaron Stone’ (2009), and ‘Dadnapped’ (2009). In 2009, he reprised his role as ‘Jackson Stewart’ in the American teen musical comedy-drama film ‘Hannah Montana: The Movie’ directed by Peter Chelsom. The film, despite opening to a mixed critical reception, turned out to be a box office success and grossed over $155.5 million on a budget of $30 million. Earles also received a ‘Teen Choice Award’ nomination for his performance in the film.
In 2011, he became a part of the American comedy television series ‘Kickin' It’ where he grabbed the role of ‘Rudy.’ The series ran for 4 seasons and aired its final episode in 2015. He next starred in television series and films such as ‘Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja’ (2013), ‘Best Friends Whenever’ (2016), ‘WTH: Welcome to Howler’ (2016-2018), ‘Vampirina’ (2017), ‘Linda from HR’ (2017), ‘Battle Drone’ (2018), ‘Mood Swings’ (2019), and ‘Just Roll With It’ (2020). He was last seen in the American mockumentary musical drama television series ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ in 2022.
National Treasure, a Walt Disney movie, follows treasure hunter Benjamin Gates, as he tries to find a war chest hidden during the Revolutionary War. During this quest, he also has to beat out his competition to the chest, while avoid capture by the FBI, who are trying to arrest him.
Miley Stewart’s popularity as Hannah Montana begins to overwhelm her actual existence. Therefore, her father convinces her to take a trip to her hometown, in order to get some perspective on what matters in life the most.
