Jon Van Ness
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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
Credits
Brubaker (1980)
as Zaranska
The Hitcher (1986)
as Trooper Hapscomb
The Natural (1984)
as John Olsen
The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981)
as Motorcycle Cop
Tourist Trap (1979)
as Jerry
Forgotten (2022)
as Henry Downs
Alligator 2: The Mutation (1991)
as Officer Trimble
Hospital Massacre (1981)
as Jack
Sunset (1988)
as Director
Let's Get Harry (1986)
as Mickey
The Bostonians (1984)
as Henry Burrage
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One (1992)
as Rudy Karlotts
Tune in Tomorrow... (1990)
as Brent Moconnochie
End of the World (1977)
as Mr. Sanchez
Rage and Honor (1992)
as Talbot
Ruckus (1980)
as Deputy Dave
Dagger Eyes (1983)
as (uncredited)
In the Custody of Strangers (1982)
as Corky
The Natural: The Best There Ever Was (2016)
as Self
Trial by Fire (1995)
as Det. Morgan
Q-4: Dream Corporation (2018)
Actor
Scorpio One (1998)
as Banner
Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray (2022)
as Himself