Jon Van Ness
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."
Movies
Forgotten
Henry Downs
Q-4: Dream Corporation
Scorpio One
Banner
Trial by Fire
Det. Morgan
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Rudy Karlotts
Rage and Honor
Talbot
Alligator 2: The Mutation
Officer Trimble
Tune in Tomorrow...
Brent Moconnochie
Sunset
Director
Let's Get Harry
Mickey
The Hitcher
Trooper Hapscomb
The Natural
John Olsen
The Bostonians
Henry Burrage
Dagger Eyes
(uncredited)
In the Custody of Strangers
Corky
Hospital Massacre
Jack
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Motorcycle Cop
Ruckus
Deputy Dave
Brubaker
Zaranska
Tourist Trap
Jerry
End of the World
Mr. Sanchez
