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Jon Van Ness

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."

Born

Dec 23, 1947

Summitville, Indiana, USA

Known For

Acting

Movies

23 acting

0 crew

Popularity

0.8

Known For

The Hitcher
The Hitcher
1986 as Trooper Hapscomb
★ 7.0
The Natural
The Natural
1984 as John Olsen
★ 6.9
Brubaker
Brubaker
1980 as Zaranska
★ 7.1
The Postman Always Rings Twice
The Postman Always Rings Twice
1981 as Motorcycle Cop
★ 6.5
Sunset
Sunset
1988 as Director
★ 5.7
Dagger Eyes
Dagger Eyes
1983 as (uncredited)
★ 5.1
Tourist Trap
Tourist Trap
1979 as Jerry
★ 6.1
Let's Get Harry
Let's Get Harry
1986 as Mickey
★ 6.2
Alligator 2: The Mutation
Alligator 2: The Mutation
1991 as Officer Trimble
★ 4.8
The Bostonians
The Bostonians
1984 as Henry Burrage
★ 5.6
Tune in Tomorrow...
Tune in Tomorrow...
1990 as Brent Moconnochie
★ 5.5
Hospital Massacre
Hospital Massacre
1981 as Jack
★ 5.2
In the Custody of Strangers
★ 6.4
Scorpio One
Scorpio One
1998 as Banner
★ 4.9
End of the World
End of the World
1977 as Mr. Sanchez
★ 4.0
Rage and Honor
Rage and Honor
1992 as Talbot
★ 5.1
Trial by Fire
Trial by Fire
1995 as Det. Morgan
★ 5.5
Ruckus
Ruckus
1981 as Deputy Dave
★ 5.8
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
★ 4.0
Forgotten
Forgotten
2022 as Henry Downs
★ 1.0