Jon Van Ness
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 23, 1947, Summitville, Indiana, USA
- Movies
- 23
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."
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2022 | Forgotten | Henry Downs |
| 2022 | Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray | Himself |
| 2018 | Q-4: Dream Corporation | |
| 2016 | The Natural: The Best There Ever Was | Self |
| 1998 | Scorpio One | Banner |
| 1995 | Trial by Fire | Det. Morgan |
| 1992 | From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One | Rudy Karlotts |
| 1992 | Rage and Honor | Talbot |
| 1991 | Alligator 2: The Mutation | Officer Trimble |
| 1990 | Tune in Tomorrow... | Brent Moconnochie |
| 1988 | Sunset | Director |
| 1986 | Let's Get Harry | Mickey |
| 1986 | The Hitcher | Trooper Hapscomb |
| 1984 | The Natural | John Olsen |
| 1984 | The Bostonians | Henry Burrage |
| 1983 | Dagger Eyes | (uncredited) |
| 1982 | In the Custody of Strangers | Corky |
| 1981 | Hospital Massacre | Jack |
| 1981 | The Postman Always Rings Twice | Motorcycle Cop |
| 1980 | Ruckus | Deputy Dave |
| 1980 | Brubaker | Zaranska |
| 1979 | Tourist Trap | Jerry |
| 1977 | End of the World | Mr. Sanchez |
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