Jon Van Ness

Jon Van Ness

Born 1947-12-23 (age 78) Summitville, Indiana, USA
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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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Known For

The Hitcher
The Hitcher

1986

as Trooper Hapscomb

Dagger Eyes
Dagger Eyes

1983

as (uncredited)

Brubaker
Brubaker

1980

as Zaranska

The Postman Always Rings Twice
The Postman Always Rings Twice

1981

as Motorcycle Cop

The Natural
The Natural

1984

as John Olsen

Sunset
Sunset

1988

as Director

Scorpio One
Scorpio One

1998

as Banner

Tourist Trap
Tourist Trap

1979

as Jerry

The Bostonians
The Bostonians

1984

as Henry Burrage

Hospital Massacre
Hospital Massacre

1981

as Jack

Alligator 2: The Mutation
Alligator 2: The Mutation

1991

as Officer Trimble

Trial by Fire
Trial by Fire

1995

as Det. Morgan

Forgotten
Forgotten

2022

as Henry Downs

Let's Get Harry
Let's Get Harry

1986

as Mickey

Tune in Tomorrow...
Tune in Tomorrow...

1990

as Brent Moconnochie

In the Custody of Strangers
Rage and Honor
Rage and Honor

1992

as Talbot

End of the World
End of the World

1977

as Mr. Sanchez

Ruckus
Ruckus

1981

as Deputy Dave