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