Jon Van Ness

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

29

Gender

Male

Birthday

1947-12-23 (77 years old)

Place of Birth

Summitville, Indiana, USA

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

    Supernatural

  • The West Wing

    The West Wing

  • M*A*S*H

    M*A*S*H

  • Amazing Stories

    Amazing Stories

  • Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction

    Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction

  • Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

    Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

  • Dagger Eyes

    Dagger Eyes

  • From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One

    From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One

  • Alligator 2: The Mutation

    Alligator 2: The Mutation

  • The Natural

    The Natural

  • Rage and Honor

    Rage and Honor

  • The Hitcher

    The Hitcher

  • Hospital Massacre

    Hospital Massacre

  • The Postman Always Rings Twice

    The Postman Always Rings Twice

  • Tune in Tomorrow...

    Tune in Tomorrow...

  • Ruckus

    Ruckus

  • Brubaker

    Brubaker

  • Q-4: Dream Corporation

    Q-4: Dream Corporation

  • End of the World

    End of the World

  • The Bostonians

    The Bostonians

  • Tourist Trap

    Tourist Trap

  • Let's Get Harry

    Let's Get Harry

  • The Natural: The Best There Ever Was

    The Natural: The Best There Ever Was

  • Scorpio One

    Scorpio One

  • Forgotten

    Forgotten

  • In the Custody of Strangers

    In the Custody of Strangers

  • Sunset

    Sunset

  • Trial by Fire

    Trial by Fire

  • Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray

    Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray