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."
Known For
Supernatural
The West Wing
M*A*S*H
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Amazing Stories
Dagger Eyes
The Hitcher
All Movies (23)
- Forgotten2022 · as Henry Downs
- Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray2022 · as Himself
- Q-4: Dream Corporation2018
- The Natural: The Best There Ever Was2016 · as Self
- Scorpio One1998 · as Banner
- Trial by Fire1995 · as Det. Morgan
- From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One1992 · as Rudy Karlotts
- Rage and Honor1992 · as Talbot
- Alligator 2: The Mutation1991 · as Officer Trimble
- Tune in Tomorrow...1990 · as Brent Moconnochie
- Sunset1988 · as Director
- Let's Get Harry1986 · as Mickey
- The Hitcher1986 · as Trooper Hapscomb
- The Natural1984 · as John Olsen
- The Bostonians1984 · as Henry Burrage
- Dagger Eyes1983 · as (uncredited)
- In the Custody of Strangers1982 · as Corky
- Hospital Massacre1981 · as Jack
- The Postman Always Rings Twice1981 · as Motorcycle Cop
- Ruckus1981 · as Deputy Dave
- Brubaker1980 · as Zaranska
- Tourist Trap1979 · as Jerry
- End of the World1977 · as Mr. Sanchez
All TV Shows (6)
- Supernatural2005 · as Creedy
- The West Wing1999 · as Andrew
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction1997 · as Roger (segment "Buenos Dias")
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman1993 · as Wick
- Amazing Stories1985 · as Jim Bowie
- M*A*S*H1972 · as "Truman"