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