8.0
Movie
Acting
Jim Varney
- Born
- Died
- (aged 50)
- Birthplace
- Lexington, Kentucky, USA
- Credits
- 51 titles
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).
Signature work
Known For
8.0
Movie
7.6
Movie
Toy Story 2
8.0
TV
The Simpsons
7.1
Movie
Atlantis: The Lost Empire
6.3
Movie
The Beverly Hillbillies
6.8
TV
Roseanne
5.4
Movie
Ernest Scared Stupid
4.9
Movie
3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain
5.4
Movie
Ernest Saves Christmas
5.3
Movie
Ernest Goes to Camp
5.1
Movie
Ernest Goes to Jail
6.6
Movie
Annabelle's Wish
4.1
Movie
Ernest Goes to School
7.3
TV
Duckman
4.2
Movie
Ernest Goes to Africa
4.4
Movie
Slam Dunk Ernest
4.4
Movie
Ernest Rides Again
7.0
TV
Alice
Acting credits 50
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | The Importance of Being Ernest Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2015 | Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2005 | Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2005 | Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 3 Film | Self |
| 2001 | Daddy and Them Film | Hazel Montgomery |
| 2001 | Atlantis: The Lost Empire Film | Cookie (voice) |
| 1999 | Toy Story 2 Film | Slinky Dog (voice) |
| 1999 | Treehouse Hostage Film | Carl Banks |
| 1999 | Existo Film | Marcel Horowitz |
| 1998 | 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain Film | Lothar Zogg |
| 1998 | Ernest in the Army Film | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1997 | Annabelle's Wish Film | Mr. Gus Holder (voice) |
| 1997 | 100 Proof Film | Rae's Father |
| 1997 | Snowboard Academy Film | Rudy James |
| 1997 | Ernest Goes to Africa Film | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1997 | Blood, Friends and Money Film | The Old Mariner |
| 1996 | The Story Behind 'Toy Story' Film | Self |
| 1995 | Toy Story Film | Slinky Dog (voice) |
| 1995 | Halloween Jam II at Universal Studios Film | Jed Clampett |
| 1995 | The Expert Film | Snake |
| 1995 | Slam Dunk Ernest Film | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1994 | XXX's & OOO's Film | Self |
| 1994 | Ernest Goes to School Film | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1994 | Duckman TV | Walt Evergreen (voice) (1 ep) |
| 1994 | Your World as I See It Film | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1993 | Ernest Rides Again Film | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1993 | The Beverly Hillbillies Film | Jed Clampett |
| 1993 | Wilder Napalm Film | Rex |
| 1992 | Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2 Film | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1991 | Ernest Scared Stupid Film | Ernest |
| 1990 | Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration Film | Ernest |
| 1990 | Ernest Goes to Jail Film | Ernest P. Worrell / Felix Nash |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Cooder (voice) (1 ep) |
| 1989 | Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain Film | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1989 | Fast Food Film | Wrangler Bob |
| 1988 | Ernest Saves Christmas Film | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1988 | Roseanne TV | Prince Carlos (1 ep) |
| 1988 | Hey Vern, It's Ernest! TV | Ernest (13 ep) |
| 1987 | Walt Disney World Celebrity Circus Film | Self |
| 1987 | Ernest Goes to Camp Film | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1987 | Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun! Film | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1986 | The Ernest Film Festival Film | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1986 | Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1 Film | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1985 | Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam Film | Dr. Otto VonSchnick / Rudd Hardtack / Laughin' Jack / Guy Dandy / Auntie Nelda / Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1983 | The Rousters TV | Evan Earp (13 ep) |
| 1983 | Hey Vern, It's My Family Album Film | Ernest P. Worrell |
| 1982 | Spittin' Image Film | |
| 1978 | America 2-Night TV | Virgil Simms (3 ep) |
| 1977 | Operation Petticoat TV | Seaman Broom (33 ep) |
| 1976 | Alice TV | (1 ep) |
Crew credits 3
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Seen Film | Thanks |
| 2001 | Atlantis: The Lost Empire Film | In Memory Of |
| 1983 | Hey Vern, It's My Family Album Film | Writer |