Jon Van Ness
Acting • Born 1947-12-23
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."
Filmography
29 credits
End of the World
Movie • 1977
Mr. Sanchez
The Hitcher
Movie • 1986
Trooper Hapscomb
Q-4: Dream Corporation
Movie • 2018
Hospital Massacre
Movie • 1981
Jack
Ruckus
Movie • 1981
Deputy Dave
Rage and Honor
Movie • 1992
Talbot
Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray
Movie • 2022
Himself
Forgotten
Movie • 2022
Henry Downs
In the Custody of Strangers
Movie • 1982
Corky
Tourist Trap
Movie • 1979
Jerry
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Movie • 1981
Motorcycle Cop
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Movie • 1992
Rudy Karlotts
Scorpio One
Movie • 1998
Banner
Sunset
Movie • 1988
Director
Dagger Eyes
Movie • 1983
(uncredited)
The Natural
Movie • 1984
John Olsen
The Bostonians
Movie • 1984
Henry Burrage
Trial by Fire
Movie • 1995
Det. Morgan
Let's Get Harry
Movie • 1986
Mickey
Brubaker
Movie • 1980
Zaranska
Tune in Tomorrow...
Movie • 1990
Brent Moconnochie
Alligator 2: The Mutation
Movie • 1991
Officer Trimble
The Natural: The Best There Ever Was
Movie • 2016
Self
M*A*S*H
TV • 1972
"Truman"
Amazing Stories
TV • 1985
Jim Bowie
Supernatural
TV • 2005
Creedy
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
TV • 1993
Wick
The West Wing
TV • 1999
Andrew
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
TV • 1997
Roger (segment "Buenos Dias")