
Jon Van Ness
Dec 23, 1947 (77 years old) in Summitville, Indiana, USA
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
Creedy

M*A*S*H
"Truman"

The West Wing
Andrew

Amazing Stories
Jim Bowie

The Natural
John Olsen

The Hitcher
Trooper Hapscomb

The Postman Always Rings Twice
Motorcycle Cop

Brubaker
Zaranska

End of the World
Mr. Sanchez
Credits
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Self★ NR
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Forgotten 2022Henry Downs★ 1
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Himself★ NR
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★ 2
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Supernatural 2005Creedy★ 8.3
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The West Wing 1999Andrew★ 8.3
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Scorpio One 1998Banner★ 4.4
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Roger (segment "Buenos Dias")★ 7.2
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Trial by Fire 1995Det. Morgan★ 5.4
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Wick★ 7
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Rudy Karlotts★ 2
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Rage and Honor 1992Talbot★ 4.9
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Officer Trimble★ 4.8
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Tune in Tomorrow... 1990Brent Moconnochie★ 5.3
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Sunset 1988Director★ 5.6
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Let's Get Harry 1986Mickey★ 6.2
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The Hitcher 1986Trooper Hapscomb★ 7
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Amazing Stories 1985Jim Bowie★ 7.5
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The Natural 1984John Olsen★ 6.9
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The Bostonians 1984Henry Burrage★ 5.5
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Dagger Eyes 1983(uncredited)★ 5.2
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Corky★ 6.3
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Hospital Massacre 1981Jack★ 5.1
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Motorcycle Cop★ 6.5
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Ruckus 1981Deputy Dave★ 5.7
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Brubaker 1980Zaranska★ 7.1
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Tourist Trap 1979Jerry★ 6.1
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End of the World 1977Mr. Sanchez★ 3.6
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M*A*S*H 1972"Truman"★ 7.9