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