Jon Van Ness
Acting
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
Acting29
movieForgotten
2022
Henry Downs
tvSupernatural
2005
Creedy
tvThe West Wing
1999
Andrew
movieScorpio One
1998
Banner
tvBeyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997
Roger (segment "Buenos Dias")
movieTrial by Fire
1995
Det. Morgan
movieRage and Honor
1992
Talbot
movieAlligator 2: The Mutation
1991
Officer Trimble
movieTune in Tomorrow...
1990
Brent Moconnochie
movieSunset
1988
Director
movieLet's Get Harry
1986
Mickey
movieThe Hitcher
1986
Trooper Hapscomb
tvAmazing Stories
1985
Jim Bowie
movieThe Natural
1984
John Olsen
movieThe Bostonians
1984
Henry Burrage
movieDagger Eyes
1983
(uncredited)
movieThe Postman Always Rings Twice
1981
Motorcycle Cop
movieRuckus
1981
Deputy Dave
movieBrubaker
1980
Zaranska
movieEnd of the World
1977
Mr. Sanchez
tvM*A*S*H
1972
"Truman"