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."
Acting
TV
Supernatural
as Creedy
2005
Movie
The Hitcher
as Trooper Hapscomb
1986
TV
M*A*S*H
as "Truman"
1972
Movie
The Natural
as John Olsen
1984
TV
The West Wing
as Andrew
1999
Movie
The Postman Always Rings Twice
as Motorcycle Cop
1981
Movie
Brubaker
as Zaranska
1980
TV
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
as Wick
1993
Movie
Tourist Trap
as Jerry
1979
TV
Amazing Stories
as Jim Bowie
1985
Movie
Sunset
as Director
1988
Movie
Alligator 2: The Mutation
as Officer Trimble
1991
Movie
Hospital Massacre
as Jack
1981
TV
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
as Roger (segment "Buenos Dias")
1997
Movie
The Bostonians
as Henry Burrage
1984
Movie
Let's Get Harry
as Mickey
1986
Movie
Rage and Honor
as Talbot
1992
Movie
End of the World
as Mr. Sanchez
1977
Movie
Tune in Tomorrow...
as Brent Moconnochie
1990
Movie
Dagger Eyes
as (uncredited)
1983
Movie
In the Custody of Strangers
as Corky
1982
Movie
Ruckus
as Deputy Dave
1981
Movie
Trial by Fire
as Det. Morgan
1995
Movie
Scorpio One
as Banner
1998