Jon Van Ness
Born
December 23, 1947 (77 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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 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."
Forgotten
Henry Downs
2022
Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray
Himself
2022
Q-4: Dream Corporation
2018
Supernatural
Creedy · (1 episode)
2005
The West Wing
Andrew · (1 episode)
1999
Scorpio One
Banner
1998
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Roger (segment "Buenos Dias") · (1 episode)
1997
Trial by Fire
Det. Morgan
1995
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Wick · (1 episode)
1993
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Rudy Karlotts
1992
Rage and Honor
Talbot
1992
Alligator 2: The Mutation
Officer Trimble
1991
Tune in Tomorrow...
Brent Moconnochie
1990
Sunset
Director
1988
Let's Get Harry
Mickey
1986
The Hitcher
Trooper Hapscomb
1986
Amazing Stories
Jim Bowie · (1 episode)
1985
The Natural
John Olsen
1984
The Bostonians
Henry Burrage
1984
Dagger Eyes
(uncredited)
1983
In the Custody of Strangers
Corky
1982
Hospital Massacre
Jack
1981
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Motorcycle Cop
1981
Ruckus
Deputy Dave
1981
Brubaker
Zaranska
1980
Tourist Trap
Jerry
1979
End of the World
Mr. Sanchez
1977
The Natural: The Best There Ever Was
Self
M*A*S*H
"Truman" · (1 episode)
1972