Jon Van Ness
ActingBiography
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."
Movies
(23 total)
The Hitcher
as Trooper Hapscomb
The Natural
as John Olsen
The Postman Always Rings Twice
as Motorcycle Cop
Brubaker
as Zaranska
Tourist Trap
as Jerry
Alligator 2: The Mutation
as Officer Trimble
Sunset
as Director
Hospital Massacre
as Jack
The Bostonians
as Henry Burrage
Let's Get Harry
as Mickey
Rage and Honor
as Talbot
End of the World
as Mr. Sanchez
Tune in Tomorrow...
as Brent Moconnochie
Dagger Eyes
as (uncredited)
Ruckus
as Deputy Dave
Trial by Fire
as Det. Morgan
Scorpio One
as Banner
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
as Rudy Karlotts
TV Shows
(6 total)
Supernatural
as Creedy
M*A*S*H
as "Truman"
The West Wing
as Andrew
Amazing Stories
as Jim Bowie
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
as Roger (segment "Buenos Dias")