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Jon Van Ness

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Jon Van Ness

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Dec 23, 1947 (78 years old)

Place of Birth

Summitville, Indiana, USA

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

Acting
2022Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-RayHimself
2022ForgottenHenry Downs
2018Q-4: Dream Corporation
2016The Natural: The Best There Ever WasSelf
2005SupernaturalCreedy
1999The West WingAndrew
1998Scorpio OneBanner
1997Beyond Belief: Fact or FictionRoger (segment "Buenos Dias")
1995Trial by FireDet. Morgan
1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanWick
1992Rage and HonorTalbot
1992From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of OneRudy Karlotts
1991Alligator 2: The MutationOfficer Trimble
1990Tune in Tomorrow...Brent Moconnochie
1988SunsetDirector
1986The HitcherTrooper Hapscomb
1986Let's Get HarryMickey
1985Amazing StoriesJim Bowie
1984The NaturalJohn Olsen
1984The BostoniansHenry Burrage
1983Dagger Eyes(uncredited)
1982In the Custody of StrangersCorky
1981Hospital MassacreJack
1981RuckusDeputy Dave
1981The Postman Always Rings TwiceMotorcycle Cop
1980BrubakerZaranska
1979Tourist TrapJerry
1977End of the WorldMr. Sanchez
1972M*A*S*H"Truman"