Jon Van Ness
Acting
Born: 1947-12-23 in 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."
Known For
Supernatural
Creedy
The Hitcher
Trooper Hapscomb
M*A*S*H
"Truman"
The Natural
John Olsen
The West Wing
Andrew
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Motorcycle Cop
Brubaker
Zaranska
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Wick
Tourist Trap
Jerry
Amazing Stories
Jim Bowie
Sunset
Director
Alligator 2: The Mutation
Officer Trimble
Hospital Massacre
Jack
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Roger (segment "Buenos Dias")
The Bostonians
Henry Burrage
Let's Get Harry
Mickey
Rage and Honor
Talbot
End of the World
Mr. Sanchez
Tune in Tomorrow...
Brent Moconnochie
Dagger Eyes
(uncredited)
In the Custody of Strangers
Corky
Ruckus
Deputy Dave
Scorpio One
Banner
Trial by Fire
Det. Morgan
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Rudy Karlotts
Q-4: Dream Corporation
Forgotten
Henry Downs
The Natural: The Best There Ever Was
Self