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Jim Varney
Acting

Jim Varney

Born 1949-06-15
Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Department: Acting

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. 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).

Known For

Prominent works featuring Jim Varney

Toy Story
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Toy Story

1995
TMDB4.0
Toy Story 2
Movie
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Toy Story 2

1999
TMDB3.8
The Simpsons
TV
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The Simpsons

1989
TMDB4.0
Atlantis: The Lost Empire
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Atlantis: The Lost Empire

2001
TMDB3.5
The Beverly Hillbillies
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The Beverly Hillbillies

1993
TMDB3.1
Alice
TV
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Alice

1976
TMDB3.5
Roseanne
TV
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Roseanne

1988
TMDB3.4
Duckman
TV
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Duckman

1994
TMDB3.6
3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain
Movie
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3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain

1998
TMDB2.5
Ernest Saves Christmas
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Ernest Saves Christmas

1988
TMDB2.7

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (52 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
SeenSeenThanksMovie2021
Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and BeyondToy Story at 20: To Infinity and BeyondSelf (archive footage)Movie2015
Mr. Thornton Goes to HollywoodMr. Thornton Goes to HollywoodSelf (archive footage)Movie2005
Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 3Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 3SelfMovie2005
Daddy and ThemDaddy and ThemHazel MontgomeryMovie2001
Atlantis: The Lost EmpireAtlantis: The Lost EmpireCookie (voice)Movie2001
Atlantis: The Lost EmpireAtlantis: The Lost EmpireIn Memory OfMovie2001
Toy Story 2Toy Story 2Slinky Dog (voice)Movie1999
Treehouse HostageTreehouse HostageCarl BanksMovie1999
ExistoExistoMarcel HorowitzMovie1999
3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega MountainLothar ZoggMovie1998
Ernest in the ArmyErnest in the ArmyErnest P. WorrellMovie1998
Annabelle's WishAnnabelle's WishMr. Gus Holder (voice)Movie1997
100 Proof100 ProofRae's FatherMovie1997
Snowboard AcademySnowboard AcademyRudy JamesMovie1997
Ernest Goes to AfricaErnest Goes to AfricaErnest P. WorrellMovie1997
Blood, Friends and MoneyBlood, Friends and MoneyThe Old MarinerMovie1997
The Story Behind 'Toy Story'The Story Behind 'Toy Story'SelfMovie1996
Toy StoryToy StorySlinky Dog (voice)Movie1995
The ExpertThe ExpertSnakeMovie1995
Slam Dunk ErnestSlam Dunk ErnestErnest P. WorrellMovie1995
XXX's & OOO'sXXX's & OOO'sSelfMovie1994
Ernest Goes to SchoolErnest Goes to SchoolErnest P. WorrellMovie1994
DuckmanDuckmanWalt Evergreen (voice)TV Series1994
Your World as I See ItYour World as I See ItErnest P. WorrellMovie1994
Ernest Rides AgainErnest Rides AgainErnest P. WorrellMovie1993
The Beverly HillbilliesThe Beverly HillbilliesJed ClampettMovie1993
Wilder NapalmWilder NapalmRexMovie1993
Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2Ernest P. WorrellMovie1992
Ernest Scared StupidErnest Scared StupidErnestMovie1991
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary CelebrationDisneyland's 35th Anniversary CelebrationErnestMovie1990
Ernest Goes to JailErnest Goes to JailErnest P. WorrellMovie1990
The SimpsonsThe SimpsonsCooder (voice)TV Series1989
Ernest Goes to Splash MountainErnest Goes to Splash MountainErnest P. WorrellMovie1989
Fast FoodFast FoodWrangler BobMovie1989
Ernest Saves ChristmasErnest Saves ChristmasErnest P. WorrellMovie1988
RoseanneRoseannePrince CarlosTV Series1988
Hey Vern, It's Ernest!Hey Vern, It's Ernest!ErnestTV Series1988
Walt Disney World Celebrity CircusWalt Disney World Celebrity CircusSelfMovie1987
Ernest Goes to CampErnest Goes to CampErnest P. WorrellMovie1987
Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun!Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun!Ernest P. WorrellMovie1987
The Ernest Film FestivalThe Ernest Film FestivalErnest P. WorrellMovie1986
Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1Ernest P. WorrellMovie1986
Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom BeamDr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom BeamDr. Otto VonSchnick / Rudd Hardtact / Laughin' Jack / Guy Dandy / Auntie Nelda / Ernest P. WorrellMovie1985
The RoustersThe RoustersEvan EarpTV Series1983
Hey Vern, It's My Family AlbumHey Vern, It's My Family AlbumErnest P. WorrellMovie1983
Hey Vern, It's My Family AlbumHey Vern, It's My Family AlbumWriterMovie1983
Spittin' ImageSpittin' ImageSelf / AppearanceMovie1982
America 2-NightAmerica 2-NightVirgil SimmsTV Series1978
Operation PetticoatOperation PetticoatSeaman BroomTV Series1977
AliceAliceSelf / AppearanceTV Series1976
The Importance of Being ErnestThe Importance of Being ErnestSelf (archive footage)Movie—