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