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Jon Van Ness

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

Forgotten
Forgotten
2022 • Henry Downs
Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray
2022 • Himself
Q-4: Dream Corporation
Q-4: Dream Corporation
2018
The Natural: The Best There Ever Was
The Natural: The Best There Ever Was
2016 • Self
Scorpio One
Scorpio One
1998 • Banner
Trial by Fire
Trial by Fire
1995 • Det. Morgan
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
1992 • Rudy Karlotts
Rage and Honor
Rage and Honor
1992 • Talbot

Full filmography

Forgotten
Forgotten
2022 • Henry Downs
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Scorpio One
Scorpio One
1998 • Banner
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Trial by Fire
Trial by Fire
1995 • Det. Morgan
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Alligator 2: The Mutation
Alligator 2: The Mutation
1991 • Officer Trimble
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Tune in Tomorrow...
Tune in Tomorrow...
1990 • Brent Moconnochie
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Sunset
Sunset
1988 • Director
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The Hitcher
The Hitcher
1986 • Trooper Hapscomb
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The Natural
The Natural
1984 • John Olsen
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The Bostonians
The Bostonians
1984 • Henry Burrage
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Dagger Eyes
Dagger Eyes
1983 • (uncredited)
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Ruckus
Ruckus
1981 • Deputy Dave
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Brubaker
Brubaker
1980 • Zaranska
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End of the World
End of the World
1977 • Mr. Sanchez
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