Acting
Jon Van Ness
EN, IT cinema · 23 credits
Born
23 December 1947 (age 78)
Birthplace
Summitville, 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
Filmography
Forgotten
as Henry Downs
Scorpio One
as Banner
Trial by Fire
as Det. Morgan
Rage and Honor
as Talbot
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
as Rudy Karlotts
Alligator 2: The Mutation
as Officer Trimble
Tune in Tomorrow...
as Brent Moconnochie
Sunset
as Director
The Hitcher
as Trooper Hapscomb
Let's Get Harry
as Mickey
The Natural
as John Olsen
The Bostonians
as Henry Burrage
Dagger Eyes
as (uncredited)
The Postman Always Rings Twice
as Motorcycle Cop
Ruckus
as Deputy Dave
Brubaker
as Zaranska
Tourist Trap
as Jerry
End of the World
as Mr. Sanchez