Cast & creator
Jon Van Ness
Best known for Supernatural, The West Wing, M*A*S*H
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."
23
film credits
6
television credits
29
1972–2022 · acting roles
5.8
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (29)
Showing 29 of 29 credits
Supernatural
Creedy
2005
The West Wing
Andrew
1999
M*A*S*H
"Truman"
1972
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Wick
1993
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Roger (segment "Buenos Dias")
1997
Amazing Stories
Jim Bowie
1985
The Hitcher
Trooper Hapscomb
1986
The Natural
John Olsen
1984
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Motorcycle Cop
1981
Brubaker
Zaranska
1980
Dagger Eyes
(uncredited)
1983
Let's Get Harry
Mickey
1986
Tourist Trap
Jerry
1979
Alligator 2: The Mutation
Officer Trimble
1991
Tune in Tomorrow...
Brent Moconnochie
1990
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Rudy Karlotts
1992
Sunset
Director
1988
Hospital Massacre
Jack
1981
End of the World
Mr. Sanchez
1977
Trial by Fire
Det. Morgan
1995
Rage and Honor
Talbot
1992
The Bostonians
Henry Burrage
1984
Forgotten
Henry Downs
2022
In the Custody of Strangers
Corky
1982
The Natural: The Best There Ever Was
Self
2016
Q-4: Dream Corporation
2018
Ruckus
Deputy Dave
1980
Scorpio One
Banner
1998Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray
Himself
2022