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."
29 acting credits
Acting · 29
Supernatural
2005
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
The West Wing
1999
M*A*S*H
1972
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997
Amazing Stories
1985
The Hitcher
1986
The Natural
1984
Brubaker
1980
The Postman Always Rings Twice
1981
Dagger Eyes
1983
Sunset
1988
Tourist Trap
1979
Let's Get Harry
1986
Alligator 2: The Mutation
1991
Tune in Tomorrow...
1990
The Bostonians
1984
Hospital Massacre
1981
In the Custody of Strangers
1982
Scorpio One
1998
Rage and Honor
1992
Ruckus
1981
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
1992
Trial by Fire
1995
End of the World
1977
Forgotten
2022
The Natural: The Best There Ever Was
2016
Q-4: Dream Corporation
2018
Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray
2022