Jon Van Ness

Acting

Jon Van Ness

Born December 23, 1947Summitville, Indiana, USA29 credits

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
2022Forgotten
as Henry DownsMovie
Supernatural
2005Supernatural
as CreedyTV
Scorpio One
1998Scorpio One
as BannerMovie
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
as Roger (segment "Buenos Dias")TV
Trial by Fire
1995Trial by Fire
as Det. MorganMovie
Rage and Honor
1992Rage and Honor
as TalbotMovie
Alligator 2: The Mutation
1991Alligator 2: The Mutation
as Officer TrimbleMovie
Tune in Tomorrow...
1990Tune in Tomorrow...
as Brent MoconnochieMovie
Sunset
1988Sunset
as DirectorMovie
Let's Get Harry
1986Let's Get Harry
as MickeyMovie
The Hitcher
1986The Hitcher
as Trooper HapscombMovie
Amazing Stories
1985Amazing Stories
as Jim BowieTV
The Natural
1984The Natural
as John OlsenMovie
The Bostonians
1984The Bostonians
as Henry BurrageMovie
Dagger Eyes
1983Dagger Eyes
as (uncredited)Movie
Ruckus
1981Ruckus
as Deputy DaveMovie
Brubaker
1980Brubaker
as ZaranskaMovie
Tourist Trap
1979Tourist Trap
as JerryMovie
End of the World
1977End of the World
as Mr. SanchezMovie
M*A*S*H
1972M*A*S*H
as "Truman"TV