Jon Van Ness
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1947-12-23 (77 years old)
Place of Birth
Summitville, Indiana, USA
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."
Acting
(2022)
Forgotten
as Henry Downs
(2022)
(2018)
(1998)
Scorpio One
as Banner
(1995)
Trial by Fire
as Det. Morgan
(1992)
Rage and Honor
as Talbot
(1992)
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
(1986)
Let's Get Harry
as Mickey
(1984)
The Natural
as John Olsen
(1984)
The Bostonians
as Henry Burrage
(1983)
Dagger Eyes
as (uncredited)
(1982)
In the Custody of Strangers
as Corky
(1981)
The Postman Always Rings Twice
as Motorcycle Cop
(1981)
Hospital Massacre
as Jack
(1981)
Ruckus
as Deputy Dave
(1980)
Brubaker
as Zaranska
(1979)
Tourist Trap
as Jerry
(1977)
End of the World
as Mr. Sanchez