About

Known credits:
22
Birthday:
1947-12-23
Place of birth:
Summitville, Indiana, USA
Website:
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Jon Van Ness

Overview

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

Acting
2022 Forgotten Actor Henry Downs N/A
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2022 Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray Actor Himself N/A
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2018 Q-4: Dream Corporation Actor N/A
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1998 Scorpio One Actor Banner 58
Average
1995 Trial by Fire Actor Det. Morgan 58
Average
1992 From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One Actor Rudy Karlotts N/A
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1992 Rage and Honor Actor Talbot 58
Average
1991 Alligator 2: The Mutation Actor Officer Trimble 57
Average
1990 Tune in Tomorrow... Actor Brent Moconnochie 58
Average
1988 Sunset Actor Director 58
Average
1986 Let's Get Harry Actor Mickey 59
Average
1986 The Hitcher Actor Trooper Hapscomb 65
Fair
1984 The Natural Actor John Olsen 64
Fair
1984 The Bostonians Actor Henry Burrage 58
Average
1983 Dagger Eyes Actor (uncredited) 58
Average
1982 In the Custody of Strangers Actor Corky 59
Average
1981 Hospital Massacre Actor Jack 57
Average
1981 The Postman Always Rings Twice Actor Motorcycle Cop 61
Fair
1981 Ruckus Actor Deputy Dave 59
Average
1980 Brubaker Actor Zaranska 64
Fair
1979 Tourist Trap Actor Jerry 59
Average
1977 End of the World Actor Mr. Sanchez 57
Average