Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
June 15, 1949
Place of Birth:
Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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Jim Varney
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Original Viral Star | Himself / Ernest P. Worrel (archive footage) |
| 2015 | Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond | Self (archive footage) |
| 2005 | Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 3 | Self |
| 2005 | Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood | Self (archive footage) |
| 2001 | Atlantis: The Lost Empire | Jebidiah Allardyce 'Cookie' Farnsworth (voice) |
| 2001 | Daddy and Them | Hazel Montgomery |
| 1999 | Treehouse Hostage | Carl Banks |
| 1999 | Existo | Marcel Horowitz |
| 1999 | Toy Story 2 | Slinky Dog (voice) |
| 1998 | 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain | Lothar Zogg |
| 1998 | Ernest in the Army | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1997 | Ernest Goes to Africa | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1997 | Snowboard Academy | Rudy James |
| 1997 | Blood, Friends and Money | The Old Mariner |
| 1997 | Annabelle's Wish | Mr. Gus Holder (voice) |
| 1997 | 100 Proof | Rae's Father |
| 1996 | The Story Behind 'Toy Story' | Self |
| 1995 | Toy Story | Slinky Dog (voice) |
| 1995 | Slam Dunk Ernest | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1995 | The Expert | Snake |
| 1994 | Ernest Goes to School | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1994 | Your World as I See It | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1994 | XXX's & OOO's | Self |
| 1993 | The Beverly Hillbillies | Jed Clampett |
| 1993 | Ernest Rides Again | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1993 | Wilder Napalm | Rex |
| 1992 | Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2 | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1991 | Ernest Scared Stupid | Ernest |
| 1990 | Ernest Goes to Jail | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1990 | Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special | Ernest |
| 1989 | Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1989 | Fast Food | Wrangler Bob |
| 1988 | Ernest Saves Christmas | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1987 | Ernest Goes to Camp | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1987 | Walt Disney World Celebrity Circus | Self |
| 1987 | Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun! | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1986 | Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam | Dr. Otto VonSchnick / Rudd Hardtact / Laughin' Jack / Guy Dandy / Auntie Nelda / Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1986 | Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1 | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1986 | The Ernest Film Festival | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1983 | Hey Vern, It's My Family Album | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1982 | Spittin' Image | |
| The Importance of Being Ernest | Self (archive footage) | |
| Jim Varney the Original Viral Star | Self |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Duckman | |
| 1989 | The Simpsons | Cooder (voice) |
| 1988 | Hey Vern, It's Ernest! | Ernest |
| 1988 | Roseanne | Prince Carlos |
| 1983 | The Rousters | Evan Earp |
| 1978 | America 2-Night | Virgil Simms |
| 1977 | Operation Petticoat | Seaman Broom |
| 1976 | Alice |