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Jon Van Ness
Born
23 December 1947
Place
Summitville, Indiana, USA
Acting

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."

As actor

Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray

2022 · Himself
Forgotten

Forgotten

2022 · Henry Downs
Q-4: Dream Corporation

Q-4: Dream Corporation

2018
The Natural: The Best There Ever Was

The Natural: The Best There Ever Was

2016 · Self
Scorpio One

Scorpio One

1998 · Banner
Trial by Fire

Trial by Fire

1995 · Det. Morgan
Rage and Honor

Rage and Honor

1992 · Talbot
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One

From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One

1992 · Rudy Karlotts
Alligator 2: The Mutation

Alligator 2: The Mutation

1991 · Officer Trimble
Tune in Tomorrow...

Tune in Tomorrow...

1990 · Brent Moconnochie
Sunset

Sunset

1988 · Director
The Hitcher

The Hitcher

1986 · Trooper Hapscomb
Let's Get Harry

Let's Get Harry

1986 · Mickey
The Natural

The Natural

1984 · John Olsen
The Bostonians

The Bostonians

1984 · Henry Burrage
Dagger Eyes

Dagger Eyes

1983 · (uncredited)
In the Custody of Strangers

In the Custody of Strangers

1982 · Corky
Hospital Massacre

Hospital Massacre

1981 · Jack
Ruckus

Ruckus

1981 · Deputy Dave
The Postman Always Rings Twice

The Postman Always Rings Twice

1981 · Motorcycle Cop
Brubaker

Brubaker

1980 · Zaranska
Tourist Trap

Tourist Trap

1979 · Jerry
End of the World

End of the World

1977 · Mr. Sanchez