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Jim Varney

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1949-06-15

Deathday: 2000-02-10 (50 years old)

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.

Filmography

all 52

Movies 43

self 9

TV Shows 9

Voice 5

Writer 1

Himself / Ernest P. Worrel (archive footage)

Jim Varney

Biography

Filmography

all 52

Movies 43

self 9

TV Shows 9

Voice 5

Writer 1

The Original Viral Star (2020)

Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond (2015)

Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood (2005)

Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 3 (2005)

Daddy and Them (2001)

Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)

Toy Story 2 (1999)

Treehouse Hostage (1999)

Existo (1999)

3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain (1998)

Ernest in the Army (1998)

Annabelle's Wish (1997)

100 Proof (1997)

Snowboard Academy (1997)

Ernest Goes to Africa (1997)

Blood, Friends and Money (1997)

The Story Behind 'Toy Story' (1996)

Toy Story (1995)

The Expert (1995)

Slam Dunk Ernest (1995)

Ernest Goes to School (1994)

XXX's & OOO's (1994)

Duckman (1994)

Your World as I See It (1994)

Ernest Rides Again (1993)

The Beverly Hillbillies (1993)

Wilder Napalm (1993)

Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2 (1992)

Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)

Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special (1990)

Ernest Goes to Jail (1990)

The Simpsons (1989)

Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain (1989)

Fast Food (1989)

Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)

Roseanne (1988)

Hey Vern, It's Ernest! (1988)

Walt Disney World Celebrity Circus (1987)

Ernest Goes to Camp (1987)

Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun! (1987)

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam (1986)

The Ernest Film Festival (1986)

Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1 (1986)

The Rousters (1983)

Hey Vern, It's My Family Album (1983)

Spittin' Image (1982)

Pink Lady (1980)

America 2-Night (1978)

Operation Petticoat (1977)

Alice (1976)

Jim Varney the Original Viral Star

The Importance of Being Ernest

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Information

Known ForActing

GenderMale

Birthday1949-06-15

Deathday2000-02-10 (50 years old)

Birth NameJames Albert Varney Jr.

Birth PlaceLexington, United States

RelativesJustin Lloyd

CitizenshipsUnited States

Also Known AsJames Varney, James Albert Varney, James Albert Varney Jr., Jim Varnie, 吉姆·瓦尼

AwardsEmmy Award

Credited with

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1949-06-15

Deathday
2000-02-10 (50 years old)

Birth Name
James Albert Varney Jr.

Birth Place
Lexington, United States

Relatives
Justin Lloyd

Citizenships
United States

Also Known As
James Varney, James Albert Varney, James Albert Varney Jr., Jim Varnie, 吉姆·瓦尼

Awards
Emmy Award