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