Jim Varney

Deceased · Born: Jun 15, 1949 · Died: Feb 10, 2000

Personal Details

Born Jun 15, 1949 Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Spouse

Jane Varney
( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Jacqueline Drew
( Jun 15, 1977 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Parents

Nancy Louise Varney
James Albert Varney

Relatives

Justin Lloyd (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

James Albert "Jim" Varney Jr. (June 15, 1949 – February 10, 2000) was an American actor, voice artist, and comedian, best known for his role as Ernest P. Worrell, who was used in numerous television commercial campaigns and movies in the following years, giving Varney fame nationally in the United States.

Career

acting

2001

Daddy and Them as Hazel Montgomery

1999

Toy Story 2 as Slinky Dog (voice)

Treehouse Hostage

Treehouse Hostage as Carl Banks

1998

Ernest in the Army

Ernest in the Army as Ernest P. Worrell

3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain

3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain as Lothar Zogg

1997

Ernest Goes to Africa

Ernest Goes to Africa as Ernest P. Worrell

Snowboard Academy

Snowboard Academy as Rudy James

100 Proof as Rae's Father

Annabelle's Wish

Annabelle's Wish as Mr. Gus Holder

1995

Slam Dunk Ernest

Slam Dunk Ernest as Ernest

Toy Story as Slinky Dog (voice)

The Expert as Snake

1994

Ernest Goes to School

Ernest Goes to School as Ernest

1993

Wilder Napalm as Rex

The Beverly Hillbillies

The Beverly Hillbillies as Jed Clampett

Ernest Rides Again

Ernest Rides Again as Ernest P. Worrell

1992

Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2

Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2 as Ernest P. Worrell

1991

Ernest Scared Stupid

Ernest Scared Stupid as Ernest P. Worrell

1990

Ernest Goes to Jail

Ernest Goes to Jail as Ernest P. Worrell

1989

Fast Food as Wrangler Bob Bundy

Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain

Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain as Ernest

1988

Ernest Saves Christmas

Ernest Saves Christmas as Ernest P. Worrell

Hey, Vern, It's Ernest!

Hey, Vern, It's Ernest! as Ernest

1987

Hey Vern, Win $10, 000

Hey Vern, Win $10, 000 as Ernest P. Worrell

Ernest Goes to Camp

Ernest Goes to Camp as Ernest P. Worrell

1986

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam as Dr. Otto VonSchnick / Rudd Hardtact / Laughin' Jack / Guy Dandy / Auntie Nelda / Ernest P. Worrell

The Ernest Film Festival

The Ernest Film Festival as Ernest P. Worrell

1983

Knowhutimean? Hey Vern, It's My Family Album

Knowhutimean? Hey Vern, It's My Family Album as Ernest P. Worrell

The Rousters as Evan Earp

1978

America 2-Night

America 2-Night as Virgil Simms

1977

Fernwood 2 Night

Fernwood 2 Night as Virgil Simms