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Jon Van Ness
Known for: ActingBorn 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."
Filmography 13
The Hitcher
as Trooper Hapscomb 
The Natural
as John Olsen 
Brubaker
as Zaranska 
The Postman Always Rings Twice
as Motorcycle Cop 
Tourist Trap
as Jerry 
Dagger Eyes
as (uncredited) 
The Bostonians
as Henry Burrage 
Rage and Honor
as Talbot 
Hospital Massacre
as Jack 
End of the World
as Mr. Sanchez 
In the Custody of Strangers
as Corky 
Scorpio One
as Banner 
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
as Rudy Karlotts