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."

Jon Van Ness is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Hitcher (1986), The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981), Brubaker (1980), Supernatural (2005), The West Wing (1999), M*A*S*H (1972), Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993), Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997). The recorded credits span 1972 to 2022, including 21 movies and 6 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.