Jon Van Ness
Birthday
1947/12/23 (77 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Summitville, Indiana, USA
Also know as
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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."
Acting
(1977) End of the World
as Mr. Sanchez
(1986) The Hitcher
as Trooper Hapscomb
(2018) Q-4: Dream Corporation
as ---
(1981) Hospital Massacre
as Jack
(1981) Ruckus
as Deputy Dave
(1992) Rage and Honor
as Talbot
(2022) Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray
as Himself
(2022) Forgotten
as Henry Downs
(1982) In the Custody of Strangers
as Corky
(1979) Tourist Trap
as Jerry
(1981) The Postman Always Rings Twice
as Motorcycle Cop
(1992) From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
as Rudy Karlotts
(1998) Scorpio One
as Banner
(1988) Sunset
as Director
(1983) Dagger Eyes
as (uncredited)
(1984) The Natural
as John Olsen
(1984) The Bostonians
as Henry Burrage
(1995) Trial by Fire
as Det. Morgan
(1986) Let's Get Harry
as Mickey
(1980) Brubaker
as Zaranska
(1990) Tune in Tomorrow...
as Brent Moconnochie
(1991) Alligator 2: The Mutation
as Officer Trimble
(1972) M*A*S*H
as "Truman"
(1985) Amazing Stories
as Jim Bowie
(2005) Supernatural
as Creedy
(1993) Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
as Wick
(1999) The West Wing
as Andrew
(1997) Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
as Roger (segment "Buenos Dias")