Jon Van Ness
Known for ActingBorn 1947-12-23Summitville, 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
Dagger Eyes
1983 · as (uncredited)
The Hitcher
1986 · as Trooper Hapscomb
The Natural
1984 · as John Olsen
Brubaker
1980 · as Zaranska
The Postman Always Rings Twice
1981 · as Motorcycle Cop
Tourist Trap
1979 · as Jerry
Let's Get Harry
1986 · as Mickey
Forgotten
2022 · as Henry Downs
Trial by Fire
1995 · as Det. Morgan
End of the World
1977 · as Mr. Sanchez
The Bostonians
1984 · as Henry Burrage
Sunset
1988 · as Director
Rage and Honor
1992 · as Talbot
Tune in Tomorrow...
1990 · as Brent Moconnochie
Alligator 2: The Mutation
1991 · as Officer Trimble
Hospital Massacre
1981 · as Jack
Scorpio One
1998 · as Banner
In the Custody of Strangers
1982 · as Corky