Jon Van Ness
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 23, 1947 (age 78)
- Birthplace
- Summitville, Indiana, USA
Biography
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
Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray
Movie · as Himself
Forgotten
Movie · as Henry Downs
Q-4: Dream Corporation
Movie
The Natural: The Best There Ever Was
Movie · as Self
Supernatural
TV · as Creedy · 1 ep
The West Wing
TV · as Andrew · 1 ep
Scorpio One
Movie · as Banner
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
TV · as Roger (segment "Buenos Dias") · 1 ep
Trial by Fire
Movie · as Det. Morgan
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
TV · as Wick · 1 ep
Rage and Honor
Movie · as Talbot
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Movie · as Rudy Karlotts
Alligator 2: The Mutation
Movie · as Officer Trimble
Tune in Tomorrow...
Movie · as Brent Moconnochie
Sunset
Movie · as Director
The Hitcher
Movie · as Trooper Hapscomb
Let's Get Harry
Movie · as Mickey
Amazing Stories
TV · as Jim Bowie · 1 ep
The Natural
Movie · as John Olsen
The Bostonians
Movie · as Henry Burrage
Dagger Eyes
Movie · as (uncredited)
In the Custody of Strangers
Movie · as Corky
Hospital Massacre
Movie · as Jack
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Movie · as Motorcycle Cop
Ruckus
Movie · as Deputy Dave
Brubaker
Movie · as Zaranska
Tourist Trap
Movie · as Jerry
End of the World
Movie · as Mr. Sanchez
M*A*S*H
TV · as "Truman" · 1 ep