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

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Let's Get Harry

1986 ⭐ 6.2

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The Hitcher

1986 ⭐ 7.0

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The Natural

1984 ⭐ 6.9

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In the Custody of Strangers

1982 ⭐ 6.4

Career timeline

2022

Forgotten

Henry Downs · 2022

⭐ 1.0

2018

Q-4: Dream Corporation

2018

⭐ 2.0

2016

The Natural: The Best There Ever Was

Self · 2016

1998

Scorpio One

Banner · 1998

⭐ 4.9

1995

Trial by Fire

Det. Morgan · 1995

⭐ 5.5

1992

From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One

Rudy Karlotts · 1992

⭐ 4.0

Rage and Honor

Talbot · 1992

⭐ 5.1

1991

Alligator 2: The Mutation

Officer Trimble · 1991

⭐ 4.9

1990

Tune in Tomorrow...

Brent Moconnochie · 1990

⭐ 5.5

1988

Sunset

Director · 1988

⭐ 5.7

1986

Let's Get Harry

Mickey · 1986

⭐ 6.2

The Hitcher Notable

Trooper Hapscomb · 1986

⭐ 7.0

1984

The Natural

John Olsen · 1984

⭐ 6.9

The Bostonians

Henry Burrage · 1984

⭐ 5.6

1983

Dagger Eyes

(uncredited) · 1983

⭐ 5.1

1982

In the Custody of Strangers

Corky · 1982

⭐ 6.4

1981

Hospital Massacre

Jack · 1981

⭐ 5.2

The Postman Always Rings Twice

Motorcycle Cop · 1981

⭐ 6.5

Ruckus

Deputy Dave · 1981

⭐ 5.8

1980

Brubaker Notable

Zaranska · 1980

⭐ 7.1

1979

Tourist Trap

Jerry · 1979

⭐ 6.1

1977

End of the World

Mr. Sanchez · 1977

⭐ 3.8

Frequently appears with

Michael Schoeffling

Corey

Thomas F. Wilson

Pachowski

Glenn Frey

Spence

Rick Rossovich

Kurt Klein

Ben Johnson

Mr. Burck Sr.

Rutger Hauer

John Ryder

C. Thomas Howell

Jim Halsey

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Nash

Jeffrey DeMunn

Captain Esteridge

Billy Green Bush

Trooper Donner

Full filmography

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Forgotten

2022 ⭐ 1.0

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Q-4: Dream Corporation

2018 ⭐ 2.0

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The Natural: The Best There Ever Was

2016

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Scorpio One

1998 ⭐ 4.9

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Trial by Fire

1995 ⭐ 5.5

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From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One

1992 ⭐ 4.0

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Rage and Honor

1992 ⭐ 5.1

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Alligator 2: The Mutation

1991 ⭐ 4.9

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Tune in Tomorrow...

1990 ⭐ 5.5

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Sunset

1988 ⭐ 5.7

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Let's Get Harry

1986 ⭐ 6.2

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The Hitcher

1986 ⭐ 7.0

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The Natural

1984 ⭐ 6.9

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The Bostonians

1984 ⭐ 5.6

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Dagger Eyes

1983 ⭐ 5.1

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In the Custody of Strangers

1982 ⭐ 6.4

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Hospital Massacre

1981 ⭐ 5.2

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The Postman Always Rings Twice

1981 ⭐ 6.5

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Ruckus

1981 ⭐ 5.8

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Brubaker

1980 ⭐ 7.1