Jon Van Ness
Acting1947Summitville, 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."
Known For
Acting History
2022
Forgotten
as Henry Downs
2016
2007
Supernatural
TVas Creedy• 1 eps
2003
The West Wing
TVas Andrew• 1 eps
1998
Scorpio One
as Banner
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
TVas Roger (segment "Buenos Dias")• 1 eps
1994
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
TVas Wick• 1 eps
1992
Rage and Honor
as Talbot
1991
Alligator 2: The Mutation
as Officer Trimble
1990
Tune in Tomorrow...
as Brent Moconnochie
1988
Sunset
as Director
1986
Let's Get Harry
as Mickey
The Hitcher
as Trooper Hapscomb
1985
Amazing Stories
TVas Jim Bowie• 1 eps
1984
The Natural
as John Olsen
The Bostonians
as Henry Burrage
1983
Dagger Eyes
as (uncredited)
M*A*S*H
TVas "Truman"• 1 eps
1981
1980
Brubaker
as Zaranska
1979
Tourist Trap
as Jerry
1977
End of the World
as Mr. Sanchez