Jon Van Ness
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 23, 1947
- Birthplace
- 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."
Filmography
Forgotten 2022
as Henry Downs
- Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray
Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray 2022
as Himself
Q-4: Dream Corporation 2018
Actor
The Natural: The Best There Ever Was 2016
as Self
Scorpio One 1998
as Banner
Trial by Fire 1995
as Det. Morgan
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One 1992
as Rudy Karlotts
Rage and Honor 1992
as Talbot
Alligator 2: The Mutation 1991
as Officer Trimble
Tune in Tomorrow... 1990
as Brent Moconnochie
Sunset 1988
as Director
Let's Get Harry 1986
as Mickey
The Hitcher 1986
as Trooper Hapscomb
The Natural 1984
as John Olsen
The Bostonians 1984
as Henry Burrage
Dagger Eyes 1983
as (uncredited)
In the Custody of Strangers 1982
as Corky
Hospital Massacre 1981
as Jack
The Postman Always Rings Twice 1981
as Motorcycle Cop
Ruckus 1980
as Deputy Dave
Brubaker 1980
as Zaranska
Tourist Trap 1979
as Jerry
End of the World 1977
as Mr. Sanchez
Credits from TMDB.