Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Age
78
Birth Date
December 23, 1947
Place of Birth
Summitville, Indiana, USA
Socials
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
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
The West Wing
M*A*S*H
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Amazing Stories
The Hitcher
The Postman Always Rings Twice
The Natural
Brubaker
Alligator 2: The Mutation
Let's Get Harry
The Bostonians
Tourist Trap
Sunset