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."
Known for
Supernatural
Creedy
The West Wing
Andrew
M*A*S*H
"Truman"
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Wick
Amazing Stories
Jim Bowie
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Roger (segment "Buenos Dias")
Dagger Eyes
(uncredited)
Brubaker
Zaranska
The Hitcher
Trooper Hapscomb
The Natural
John Olsen
Forgotten
Henry Downs
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Motorcycle Cop
Sunset
Director
Let's Get Harry
Mickey
Tourist Trap
Jerry
Alligator 2: The Mutation
Officer Trimble
Hospital Massacre
Jack
The Bostonians
Henry Burrage
Tune in Tomorrow...
Brent Moconnochie
End of the World
Mr. Sanchez
Trial by Fire
Det. Morgan
Ruckus
Deputy Dave
Rage and Honor
Talbot
In the Custody of Strangers
Corky
Scorpio One
Banner
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Rudy Karlotts
The Natural: The Best There Ever Was
Self
Q-4: Dream Corporation
Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray
Himself