
Jon Van Ness
Acting
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."
TV Shows(6)
Movies(23)

Forgotten
Henry Downs
2022
Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray
Himself
2022

Q-4: Dream Corporation
2018

The Natural: The Best There Ever Was
Self
2016

Scorpio One
Banner
1998

Trial by Fire
Det. Morgan
1995

From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Rudy Karlotts
1992

Rage and Honor
Talbot
1992

Alligator 2: The Mutation
Officer Trimble
1991

Tune in Tomorrow...
Brent Moconnochie
1990

Sunset
Director
1988

Let's Get Harry
Mickey
1986

The Hitcher
Trooper Hapscomb
1986

The Natural
John Olsen
1984

The Bostonians
Henry Burrage
1984

Dagger Eyes
(uncredited)
1983

In the Custody of Strangers
Corky
1982

Hospital Massacre
Jack
1981

The Postman Always Rings Twice
Motorcycle Cop
1981

Ruckus
Deputy Dave
1981

Brubaker
Zaranska
1980

Tourist Trap
Jerry
1979

End of the World
Mr. Sanchez
1977





