Benjamin Franklin Gates — National Treasure: Book of Secrets Character Profile

About Benjamin Franklin Gates

Expert historian and treasure hunter seeking lost American artifacts.

Benjamin Franklin Gates — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Historical analysis, Cryptography, Leadership, Lockpicking, Survival

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 9.5/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 7/10

Quick Facts about Benjamin Franklin Gates

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Georgetown University

Occupation

historian, cryptologist, treasure hunter

Hair Color

Brown hair

First Appearance

National Treasure

Benjamin Franklin Gates's Known Relations

• Patrick Gates — Father
• Emily Appleton Gates — Mother
• Abigail Chase — Spouse
• Ian Howe — Enemy
• Mitch Wilkinson — Enemy

Benjamin Franklin Gates appears in 2 titles

• National Treasure (2004) — character page
• National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007)

Character Facts

Played by

Nicolas Cage

Appears in

National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007)

Role

Protagonist

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• Riley Poole (Justin Bartha)
• Mitch Wilkinson (Ed Harris)
• Seth (Timothy V. Murphy)
• Patrick Gates (Jon Voight)
• Thomas Gates (Joel Gretsch)
• Peter Sadusky (Harvey Keitel)
• Nichols (Albert Hall)
• Michael O'Laughlen (Brent Briscoe)
• Emily Appleton (Helen Mirren)
• FBI Agent Hendricks (Armando Riesco)
• USA President (Bruce Greenwood)