Jon Van Ness
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Dec 23, 1947 (age 78)
- Place of birth
- Summitville, Indiana, USA
- Credits
- 29
Born in Summitville, Indiana. A 1976 graduate of Butler University, he honed his acting skills at Christian Theological Seminary Reportory Theater at Butler. He was active in many Indiana venues including The Brown County Playhouse, The Black Curtain Dinner Theatre, and Starlight Musicals. Moved to New York and then Hollywood. His biggest break was his appearance in "Brubaker" where he became friends with Robert Redford. This led to his role in "The Natural."
Known for
Filmography
Forgotten
2022Movie
Henry Downs
Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray
2022Movie
Himself
Q-4: Dream Corporation
2018Movie
The Natural: The Best There Ever Was
2016Movie
Self
Supernatural
2005TV
Creedy
The West Wing
1999TV
Andrew
Scorpio One
1998Movie
Banner
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997TV
Roger (segment "Buenos Dias")
Trial by Fire
1995Movie
Det. Morgan
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993TV
Wick
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
1992Movie
Rudy Karlotts
Rage and Honor
1992Movie
Talbot
Alligator 2: The Mutation
1991Movie
Officer Trimble
Tune in Tomorrow...
1990Movie
Brent Moconnochie
Sunset
1988Movie
Director
Let's Get Harry
1986Movie
Mickey
The Hitcher
1986Movie
Trooper Hapscomb
Amazing Stories
1985TV
Jim Bowie
The Natural
1984Movie
John Olsen
The Bostonians
1984Movie
Henry Burrage
Dagger Eyes
1983Movie
(uncredited)
In the Custody of Strangers
1982Movie
Corky
Hospital Massacre
1981Movie
Jack
The Postman Always Rings Twice
1981Movie
Motorcycle Cop
Ruckus
1980Movie
Deputy Dave
Brubaker
1980Movie
Zaranska
Tourist Trap
1979Movie
Jerry
End of the World
1977Movie
Mr. Sanchez
M*A*S*H
1972TV
"Truman"