
Jon Van Ness
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."
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Filmography
Acting (29)
Movies (23)
Forgotten
2022as Henry Downs
Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray
2022as Himself
Q-4: Dream Corporation
2018
The Natural: The Best There Ever Was
2016as Self
Scorpio One
1998as Banner
Trial by Fire
1995as Det. Morgan
Rage and Honor
1992as Talbot
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
1992as Rudy Karlotts
Alligator 2: The Mutation
1991as Officer Trimble
Tune in Tomorrow...
1990as Brent Moconnochie
Sunset
1988as Director
The Hitcher
1986as Trooper Hapscomb
Let's Get Harry
1986as Mickey
The Natural
1984as John Olsen
The Bostonians
1984as Henry Burrage
Dagger Eyes
1983as (uncredited)
In the Custody of Strangers
1982as Corky
The Postman Always Rings Twice
1981as Motorcycle Cop
Ruckus
1981as Deputy Dave
Hospital Massacre
1981as Jack
Brubaker
1980as Zaranska
Tourist Trap
1979as Jerry
End of the World
1977as Mr. Sanchez
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