Jon Van Ness
Known for: 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."
Filmography
Series
Supernatural
Creedy
2005
Series
The West Wing
Andrew
1999
Series
M*A*S*H
"Truman"
1972
Series
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Wick
1993
Series
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Roger (segment "Buenos Dias")
1997
Series
Amazing Stories
Jim Bowie
1985
Film
The Hitcher
Trooper Hapscomb
1986
Film
Brubaker
Zaranska
1980
Film
Dagger Eyes
(uncredited)
1983
Film
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Motorcycle Cop
1981
Film
Sunset
Director
1988
Film
The Natural
John Olsen
1984
Film
Scorpio One
Banner
1998
Film
Tourist Trap
Jerry
1979
Film
The Bostonians
Henry Burrage
1984
Film
Forgotten
Henry Downs
2022
Film
Alligator 2: The Mutation
Officer Trimble
1991
Film
Let's Get Harry
Mickey
1986
Film
Trial by Fire
Det. Morgan
1995
Film
Tune in Tomorrow...
Brent Moconnochie
1990
Film
Hospital Massacre
Jack
1981
Film
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Rudy Karlotts
1992
Film
Ruckus
Deputy Dave
1981
Film
Rage and Honor
Talbot
1992
Film
End of the World
Mr. Sanchez
1977
Film
Q-4: Dream Corporation
2018
Film
The Natural: The Best There Ever Was
Self
2016
Film
In the Custody of Strangers
Corky
1982
Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray
Himself
2022