Jon Van Ness
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."
Movie Appearances
End of the World
as Mr. Sanchez
1977
The Hitcher
as Trooper Hapscomb
1986
Q-4: Dream Corporation
2018
Hospital Massacre
as Jack
1981
Ruckus
as Deputy Dave
1981
Rage and Honor
as Talbot
1992
Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray
as Himself
2022
Forgotten
as Henry Downs
2022
In the Custody of Strangers
as Corky
1982
Tourist Trap
as Jerry
1979
The Postman Always Rings Twice
as Motorcycle Cop
1981
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
as Rudy Karlotts
1992
Scorpio One
as Banner
1998
Sunset
as Director
1988
Dagger Eyes
as (uncredited)
1983
The Natural
as John Olsen
1984
The Bostonians
as Henry Burrage
1984
Trial by Fire
as Det. Morgan
1995
Let's Get Harry
as Mickey
1986
Brubaker
as Zaranska
1980
