
Cast
Jon Van Ness
Acting
Cast
Jon Van Ness
Known for
Acting
Born
1947-12-23
From
Summitville, Indiana, USA
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."

The Hitcher
as Trooper Hapscomb

Brubaker
as Zaranska

Dagger Eyes
as (uncredited)

The Postman Always Rings Twice
as Motorcycle Cop

Sunset
as Director

The Natural
as John Olsen

Scorpio One
as Banner

Tourist Trap
as Jerry

The Bostonians
as Henry Burrage

Forgotten
as Henry Downs

Alligator 2: The Mutation
as Officer Trimble

Let's Get Harry
as Mickey

Trial by Fire
as Det. Morgan

Tune in Tomorrow...
as Brent Moconnochie

Hospital Massacre
as Jack

From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
as Rudy Karlotts

Ruckus
as Deputy Dave

Rage and Honor
as Talbot

End of the World
as Mr. Sanchez

Q-4: Dream Corporation

The Natural: The Best There Ever Was
as Self

In the Custody of Strangers
as Corky

Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray
as Himself