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."

68years old

Turns 69 on December 23in 71 days

Born December 23, 1957Summitville, Indiana, USA
Star sign: CapricornThe sign runs December 22 to January 19

Movie Career

Films: 10
Career span: 21 years1977 to 1998

Genres

Drama40%, 4 films
Thriller40%, 4 films
Horror30%, 3 films
Crime20%, 2 films
Romance20%, 2 films

First and latest

Jon Van Ness movies on Netflix

Scorpio One1998IMDb rating 3.8as Banner
Rage and Honor1992IMDb rating 5.2as Talbot
Tune in Tomorrow...1990IMDb rating 6.1as Brent Moconnochie
The Bostonians1984IMDb rating 6.1as Henry Burrage
The Natural1984IMDb rating 7.4as John Olsen
Hospital Massacre1981IMDb rating 5.0as Jack
The Postman Always Rings Twice1981IMDb rating 6.6as Motorcycle Cop
Brubaker1980IMDb rating 7.2as Zaranska
Tourist Trap1979IMDb rating 6.0as Jerry
End of the World1977IMDb rating 3.2as Mr. Sanchez

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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Tourist Trap1979 Horroras Jerry
IMDb rating 6.015K votes
The Postman Always Rings Twice1981 Crime, Drama, Thrilleras Motorcycle Cop
IMDb rating 6.628K votes
Hospital Massacre1981as Jack
IMDb rating 5.04.0K votes
Brubaker1980as Zaranska
IMDb rating 7.222K votes
The Natural1984as John Olsen
IMDb rating 7.458K votes
End of the World1977as Mr. Sanchez
IMDb rating 3.21.5K votes
The Bostonians1984as Henry Burrage
IMDb rating 6.12.8K votes
Rage and Honor1992as Talbot
IMDb rating 5.21.1K votes

Most often with

Three actors appear in two of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Robert Redford

Barbara Hershey

Albert Band

Films together

Robert Redford2 films together, 1980 to 1984
Robert Redford's page
- The Natural1984IMDb rating 7.4Ness as John OlsenRedford as Roy Hobbs
- Brubaker1980IMDb rating 7.2Ness as ZaranskaRedford as Henry Brubaker
Barbara Hershey2 films together, 1984 to 1990
Barbara Hershey's page
- Tune in Tomorrow...1990IMDb rating 6.1Ness as Brent MoconnochieHershey as Aunt Julia
- The Natural1984IMDb rating 7.4Ness as John OlsenHershey as Harriet Bird
Albert Band2 films together, 1977 to 1979
Albert Band's page
- Tourist Trap1979IMDb rating 6.0Ness as JerryBand as Waxwork Grandfather
- End of the World1977IMDb rating 3.2Ness as Mr. SanchezBand as Awards Party Guest

Online

Official profiles and reference pages.

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