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Jim Varney

Actor

Jim Varney

Born June 15, 1949 in Lexington, Kentucky, USADied February 10, 200034 films

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. The character was used in numerous television commercial campaigns and movies. Other roles included Jed Clampett in the film adaptation of The Beverly Hillbillies (1993), Slinky Dog in Toy Story (1995) and Toy Story 2 (1999), and "Cookie" Farnsworth in Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001).

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Toy Story posterFirst watchToy Story19958.0as Slinky Dog (voice)Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
Toy Story 2 poster7.6Toy Story 21999Atlantis: The Lost Empire poster7.0Atlantis: The Lost Empire2001The Beverly Hillbillies poster6.3The Beverly Hillbillies1993Annabelle's Wish poster6.6Annabelle's Wish1997Ernest Saves Christmas poster5.4Ernest Saves Christmas1988Ernest Scared Stupid poster5.4Ernest Scared Stupid1991Ernest Goes to Camp poster5.3Ernest Goes to Camp1987Ernest Goes to Jail poster5.1Ernest Goes to Jail1990

Filmography

34 films as actor
  1. 2001Daddy and ThemHazel Montgomery
  2. 2001Atlantis: The Lost EmpireCookie (voice)
  3. 1999Toy Story 2Slinky Dog (voice)
  4. 1999Treehouse HostageCarl Banks
  5. 1999ExistoMarcel Horowitz
  6. 19983 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega MountainLothar Zogg
  7. 1998Ernest in the ArmyErnest P. Worrell
  8. 1997Annabelle's WishMr. Gus Holder (voice)
  9. 1997100 ProofRae's Father
  10. 1997Snowboard AcademyRudy James
  11. 1997Ernest Goes to AfricaErnest P. Worrell
  12. 1997Blood, Friends and MoneyThe Old Mariner
  13. 1995Toy StorySlinky Dog (voice)
  14. 1995Halloween Jam II at Universal StudiosJed Clampett
  15. 1995The ExpertSnake
  16. 1995Slam Dunk ErnestErnest P. Worrell
  17. 1994Ernest Goes to SchoolErnest P. Worrell
  18. 1994Your World as I See ItErnest P. Worrell
  19. 1993Ernest Rides AgainErnest P. Worrell
  20. 1993The Beverly HillbilliesJed Clampett
  21. 1993Wilder NapalmRex
  22. 1992Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2Ernest P. Worrell
  23. 1991Ernest Scared StupidErnest
  24. 1990Ernest Goes to JailErnest P. Worrell
  25. 1989Ernest Goes to Splash MountainErnest P. Worrell
  26. 1989Fast FoodWrangler Bob
  27. 1988Ernest Saves ChristmasErnest P. Worrell
  28. 1987Ernest Goes to CampErnest P. Worrell
  29. 1987Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun!Ernest P. Worrell
  30. 1986The Ernest Film FestivalErnest P. Worrell
  31. 1986Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1Ernest P. Worrell
  32. 1985Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom BeamDr. Otto VonSchnick / Rudd Hardtact / Laughin' Jack / Guy Dandy / Auntie Nelda / Ernest P. Worrell
  33. 1983Hey Vern, It's My Family AlbumErnest P. Worrell
  34. 1982Spittin' Image