Jon Van Ness
Acting Born Dec 23, 1947 Summitville, Indiana, USA 24 credits
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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Full filmography
- Supernatural (2005) as Creedy
- The West Wing (1999) as Andrew
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Wick
- M*A*S*H (1972) as "Truman"
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Jim Bowie
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Roger (segment "Buenos Dias")
- Dagger Eyes (1983) as (uncredited)
- The Hitcher (1986) as Trooper Hapscomb
- The Natural (1984) as John Olsen
- Brubaker (1980) as Zaranska
- The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) as Motorcycle Cop
- The Bostonians (1984) as Henry Burrage
- Tourist Trap (1979) as Jerry
- Sunset (1988) as Director
- Rage and Honor (1992) as Talbot
- Let's Get Harry (1986) as Mickey
- Alligator 2: The Mutation (1991) as Officer Trimble
- Hospital Massacre (1981) as Jack
- Forgotten (2022) as Henry Downs
- Scorpio One (1998) as Banner
- Trial by Fire (1995) as Det. Morgan
- Tune in Tomorrow... (1990) as Brent Moconnochie
- End of the World (1977) as Mr. Sanchez
- Ruckus (1981) as Deputy Dave