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Jim Varney (1949–2000)

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Jim Varney became interested in theater as a teenager, winning state titles in drama competitions while a student at Lafayette High School in Lexington, Kentucky. At age 15 he played Ebeneezer Scrooge in a local children's theater production of "A Christmas Carol", and by 17 was performing professionally in nightclubs and coffee houses... See full bio »

Born:

James Albert Varney Jr.
in Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Died:

(age 50) in Whitehouse, Tennessee, USA
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2001 Atlantis: The Lost Empire (Video Game)
Cookie (voice)
 
2001 Daddy and Them
Hazel Montgomery
 
2001 Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Jebidiah Allardyce 'Cookie' Farnsworth (voice)
 
1999 Toy Story 2 (Video Game)
Slinky Dog (voice)
 
1999 Toy Story 2
Slinky Dog (voice)
 
1999 Treehouse Hostage
Carl Banks
 
1999 Existo
Marcel Horowitz
 
1998 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain
Lothar Zogg
 
1998 Ernest in the Army
Ernest
 
1998 The Simpsons (TV series)
Cooter
– Bart Carny (1998) … Cooter (voice)
 
1997 Annabelle's Wish (video)
Mr. Gus Holder (voice)
 
1997 Ernest Goes to Africa
Ernest P. Worrel / Hey You, the Hindu / Auntie Nelda / …
 
1997 100 Proof
Rae's Father
 
1997 Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (TV series)
Walt Evergreen
– You've Come a Wrong Way, Baby (1997) … Walt Evergreen (voice)
 
1997 Blood, Friends and Money
The Old Mariner
 
1996 Roseanne (TV series)
Prince Carlos
– Home Is Where the Afghan Is (1996) … Prince Carlos
– Someday My Prince Will Come (1996) … Prince Carlos
 
1996 Toy Story Activity Center (Video Game)
Slinky Dog (voice)
 
1996 Snowboard Academy
Rudy James
 
1995 Toy Story
Slinky Dog (voice)
 
1995 The Expert
Snake
 
1995 Slam Dunk Ernest (video)
Ernest
 
1994 Ernest Goes to School
Ernest
 
1994 XXX's & OOO's (TV movie)
Cameo appearance
 
1994 Your World as I See It (short)
Ernest P. Worrel / Aster Clement / Baby Ernest / …
 
1993 Ernest Rides Again
Ernest
 
1993 The Beverly Hillbillies
Jed Clampett
 
1993 Wilder Napalm
Rex
 
1992 Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2 (video)
Ernest P. Worrell
 
1991 Ernest Scared Stupid
Ernest
 
1990 Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special (TV movie)
Ernest
 
1990 Ernest Goes to Jail
Ernest P. Worrell / Mr. Felix Nash / Auntie Nelda
 
1990 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
Ernest P. Worrell / Ernest's Father
– Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration (1990) … Ernest P. Worrell / Ernest's Father
 
1989 Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain (TV movie)
Ernest
 
1989 Fast Food
Wrangler Bob Bundy
 
1988 Ernest Saves Christmas
Ernest P. Worrell
 
1988 Hey, Vern, It's Ernest! (TV series)
Auntie Nelda / Baby Ernest / Dr. Otto / …
 
1987 Ernest Goes to Camp
Ernest P. Worrell
 
1987 Hey Vern, Win $10,000 (video)
Ernest P. Worrell
 
1986 Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam
Dr. Otto / Rudd Hardtact / Laughin' Jack / …
 
1986 The Ernest Film Festival (video)
Ernest P. Worrell
 
1983-1984 The Rousters (TV series)
Evan Earp
– Wyatt Earp to the Rescue (1984) … Evan Earp
– This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Twelve of Us (1984) … Evan Earp
– Cold Streak (1984) … Evan Earp
– Snake Eyes (1984) … Evan Earp
– Slade vs. Slade (1984) … Evan Earp
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1983 The Rousters (TV movie)
Evan Earp
 
1983 Knowhutimean? Hey Vern, It's My Family Album (video)
Ernest P. Worrell / Davy Worrell & Company / Ace Worrell / …
 
1982-1983 Pop! Goes the Country (TV series)
Various Characters
 
1982 Spittin' Image
Sheriff
 
1977-1979 Operation Petticoat (TV series)
Seaman 'Doom & Gloom' Broom / Doom & Gloom Broom / Seaman 'Doom & Gloom' Bloom
– Matters of Honor (1979) … Seaman 'Doom & Gloom' Broom
– Big Deal on Kaloa Street (1979) … Seaman 'Doom & Gloom' Broom
– Hail to the Chief (1979) … Seaman 'Doom & Gloom' Broom
– Sub-Down (1979) … Seaman 'Doom & Gloom' Broom
– The Talent Show (1979) … Seaman 'Doom & Gloom' Broom
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1979 Third Annual Final Warning!! (TV movie)
Various
 
1978 Alice (TV series)
Milo Skinner
– Better Never Than Late (1978) … Milo Skinner
 
1978 America 2-Night (TV series)
Virgil Simms
– The UBS Story (1978) … Virgil Simms
– Falafel-on-a-Stick (1978) … Virgil Simms
– Daredevil Virgil Simms (1978) … Virgil Simms
 
1977 Fernwood Tonight (TV series)
Virgil Simms
– Battery Powered Car (1977) … Virgil Simms
– Episode #1.46 (1977) … Virgil Simms
– Getting the Most from Your Warranty (1977) … Virgil Simms
– Ethnic Myths (1977) … Virgil Simms
 
1976 Johnny Cash and Friends (TV series)
 
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1993 The Beverly Hillbillies (performer: "HOT ROD LINCOLN")
 
1987 Ernest Goes to Camp (performer: "GEE I'M GLAD IT'S RAININ'")
 
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2008 Stupa-Man (special thanks)
 
2001 Atlantis: The Lost Empire (in memory of)
 
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2000 The Story Behind 'Toy Story' (video documentary short)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2000 The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself (Memorial Tribute)
 
1997 Ed's Night Party (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 October 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1997 Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 5 (TV movie)
Himself - Guest
 
1995 Showbiz Today (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 4 December 1995 (1995) … Himself
 
1994 The Wonderful World of Disney: 40 Years of Television Magic (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1993 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 October 1993 (1993) … Himself
 
1991 Comic Relief IV (TV movie)
Himself
 
1990 The Home Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 4 May 1990 (1990) … Himself
 
1989 LIVE! with Kelly (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 May 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1989 Comic Relief III (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1988 Happy New Year, America (TV movie)
Himself/Ernest
 
1987 Walt Disney World Celebrity Circus (TV special)
Himself - Performer
 
1987 The New Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 25 May 1987 (1987) … Himself - Guest
 
1986 Hee Haw (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #17.23 (1986) … Himself
– Episode #17.17 (1986) … Himself
 
1980 Pink Lady (TV series)
Himself / Various Characters
– Episode #1.6 (1980) … Himself/Various Characters
 
1976 Dinah! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.206 (1976) … Himself
 
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2001 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Created the character Ernest P. Worrell in hundreds of regional and national TV commercials. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie  | 2 Articles  | See more »

Alternate Names:

James Albert Varney Jr. | James Albert Varney | Jim Varnie

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Life's just a bus stop to somewhere infinitely better. See more »

Trivia:

When he discovered he had lung cancer, he reportedly threw away his cigarettes and quit smoking cold turkey. Unfortunately, it was too late. See more »

Trademark:

Known for his character Ernest P Worrell See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini