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3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain -- The three ninjas are called on to prevent terrorists from taking over an amusement park.
Daddy and Them -- CT #1
Toy Story -- Featurette: First Pixar Jobs
Daddy and Them -- Dark comedy where a married couple comes to the aid of a jailed uncle.
Treehouse Hostage -- US Home Video Trailer from Trimark

Overview

Date of Birth:
15 June 1949, Lexington, Kentucky, USA See more »
Date of Death:
10 February 2000, Whitehouse, Tennessee, USA See more »
Mini Biography:
Jim Varney became interested in theater as a teenager, winning state titles... See more »
Trivia:
Despite his persona as Ernest P. Worrell, he reportedly had a near genius I.Q... See more »
STARmeter: ?
Up 31% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination See more »
NewsDesk:
(86 articles)
How the Holiday’s Gave the Gift of Boba Fett
 (From SoundOnSight. 21 December 2012, 5:14 PM, PST)
Best Movie Ever?: "Toy Story"
 (From The Backlot. 18 December 2012, 10:16 AM, PST)
Thn’s Top 5 Greatest Movie Trilogies
 (From The Hollywood News. 1 December 2012, 3:00 AM, PST)
Alternate Names:
James Albert Varney Jr. | James Albert Varney | Jim Varnie

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Actor - TV, Actor - video, Actor - video game, Soundtrack, Writer, Thanks, Self - TV, Self - video, Archive Footage
Actor:
  1. Daddy and Them (2001) .... Hazel Montgomery
    ... aka "Daddy & Them" - USA (DVD box title)
  2. Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) (voice) .... Jebidiah Allardyce 'Cookie' Farnsworth

  3. Toy Story 2 (1999) (voice) .... Slinky Dog
    ... aka "Toy Story 2 in 3-D" - USA (promotional title)
  4. Treehouse Hostage (1999) .... Carl Banks
  5. Existo (1999) .... Marcel Horowitz
  6. 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain (1998) .... Lothar Zogg
  7. Ernest in the Army (1998) .... Ernest
    ... aka "Stormin' Ernest" - International (English title) (closing credits title)
  8. Ernest Goes to Africa (1997) .... Ernest P. Worrel / Hey You, the Hindu / Auntie Nelda / African Woman dancer
  9. 100 Proof (1997) .... Rae's Father
  10. Blood, Friends and Money (1997) .... The Old Mariner
  11. Snowboard Academy (1996) .... Rudy James
  12. Toy Story (1995) (voice) .... Slinky Dog
    ... aka "Toy Story in 3-D" - USA (promotional title)
  13. The Expert (1995) .... Snake
  14. Ernest Goes to School (1994) .... Ernest
  15. Your World as I See It (1994) .... Ernest P. Worrel / Aster Clement / Baby Ernest / Auntie Nelda / Bunny / Coy
  16. Ernest Rides Again (1993) .... Ernest
  17. The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) .... Jed Clampett
  18. Wilder Napalm (1993) .... Rex
  19. Ernest Scared Stupid (1991) .... Ernest
  20. Ernest Goes to Jail (1990) .... Ernest P. Worrell / Mr. Felix Nash / Auntie Nelda

  21. Fast Food (1989) .... Wrangler Bob Bundy
  22. Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) .... Ernest P. Worrell
  23. Ernest Goes to Camp (1987) .... Ernest P. Worrell
  24. Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam (1986) .... Dr. Otto / Rudd Hardtact / Laughin' Jack / Guy Dandy / Auntie Nelda / Ernest P. Worrell
  25. Spittin' Image (1982) .... Sheriff
Actor - TV:
  1. "The Simpsons" .... Cooter (1 episode, 1998)
        - Bart Carny (1998) TV episode (voice) .... Cooter
  2. "Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man" .... Walt Evergreen (1 episode, 1997)
        - You've Come a Wrong Way, Baby (1997) TV episode (voice) .... Walt Evergreen
  3. "Roseanne" .... Prince Carlos (2 episodes, 1996)
        - Home Is Where the Afghan Is (1996) TV episode .... Prince Carlos
        - Someday My Prince Will Come (1996) TV episode .... Prince Carlos
  4. XXX's & OOO's (1994) (TV) .... Cameo appearance
  5. Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special (1990) (TV) .... Ernest
  6. "Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color" .... Ernest P. Worrell / ... (1 episode, 1990)
    ... aka "Disneyland" - USA (original title)
    ... aka "Disney's Wonderful World" - USA (new title)
    ... aka "The Disney Sunday Movie" - USA (new title)
    ... aka "The Magical World of Disney" - USA (new title)
    ... aka "The Wonderful World of Disney" - USA (new title)
    ... aka "Walt Disney" - USA (new title)
    ... aka "Walt Disney Presents" - USA (new title)
        - Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration (1990) TV episode .... Ernest P. Worrell / Ernest's Father

  7. Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain (1989) (TV) .... Ernest
  8. "Hey, Vern, It's Ernest!" .... Ernest P. Worrell (13 episodes, 1988)
        - Hey Vern, It's Talent (1988) TV episode .... Ernest P. Worrell
        - Hey Vern, It's Lost and Found (1988) TV episode .... Ernest P. Worrell
        - Hey Vern, It's School (1988) TV episode .... Ernest P. Worrell
        - Hey Vern, It's Holidays (1988) TV episode .... Ernest P. Worrell
        - Hey Vern, It's Food (1988) TV episode .... Ernest P. Worrell
          (8 more)
  9. "The Rousters" .... Evan Earp (13 episodes, 1983-1984)
        - Wyatt Earp to the Rescue (1984) TV episode .... Evan Earp
        - This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Twelve of Us (1984) TV episode .... Evan Earp
        - Cold Streak (1984) TV episode .... Evan Earp
        - Snake Eyes (1984) TV episode .... Evan Earp
        - Slade vs. Slade (1984) TV episode .... Evan Earp
          (8 more)
  10. The Rousters (1983) (TV) .... Evan Earp
  11. "Pop! Goes the Country" (1974) TV series .... Various Characters (unknown episodes, 1982-1983)

  12. "Operation Petticoat" .... Seaman 'Doom & Gloom' Broom / ... (33 episodes, 1977-1979)
    ... aka "Life in the Pink" - USA (reissue title)
        - Matters of Honor (1979) TV episode .... Seaman 'Doom & Gloom' Broom
        - Big Deal on Kaloa Street (1979) TV episode .... Seaman 'Doom & Gloom' Broom
        - Hail to the Chief (1979) TV episode .... Seaman 'Doom & Gloom' Broom
        - Sub-Down (1979) TV episode .... Seaman 'Doom & Gloom' Broom
        - The Talent Show (1979) TV episode .... Seaman 'Doom & Gloom' Broom
          (28 more)
  13. Third Annual Final Warning!! (1979) (TV) .... Various
    ... aka "Alan King's Third Annual Final Warning!!" - USA (complete title)
  14. "Alice" .... Milo Skinner (1 episode, 1978)
        - Better Never Than Late (1978) TV episode .... Milo Skinner
  15. "America 2-Night" .... Virgil Simms (3 episodes, 1978)
        - The UBS Story (1978) TV episode .... Virgil Simms
        - Falafel-on-a-Stick (1978) TV episode .... Virgil Simms
        - Daredevil Virgil Simms (1978) TV episode .... Virgil Simms
  16. "Fernwood Tonight" .... Virgil Simms (4 episodes, 1977)
    ... aka "Fernwood 2 Night" - USA (original title)
        - Battery Powered Car (1977) TV episode .... Virgil Simms
        - Episode #1.46 (1977) TV episode .... Virgil Simms
        - Getting the Most from Your Warranty (1977) TV episode .... Virgil Simms
        - Ethnic Myths (1977) TV episode .... Virgil Simms
  17. Riding High (1977) (TV)
  18. "Johnny Cash and Friends" (1976) TV series
Actor - video:
  1. Annabelle's Wish (1997) (V) (voice) .... Mr. Gus Holder
  2. Slam Dunk Ernest (1995) (V) .... Ernest P. Worrell
  3. Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2 (1992) (V) .... Ernest P. Worrell

  4. Hey Vern, Win $10,000 (1987) (V) .... Ernest P. Worrell
  5. The Ernest Film Festival (1986) (V) .... Ernest P. Worrell
    ... aka "Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1" - USA (alternative title)
  6. Knowhutimean? Hey Vern, It's My Family Album (1983) (V) .... Ernest P. Worrell / Davy Worrell & Company / Ace Worrell / Lloyd Worrell / Billy Boogie Worrell / Rhetch Worrell / Pop Worrell
Actor - video game:
  1. Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) (VG) (voice) .... Cookie

  2. Toy Story 2 (1999) (VG) (voice) .... Slinky Dog
  3. Toy Story Activity Center (1996) (VG) (voice) .... Slinky Dog
Soundtrack:
  1. The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) (performer: "HOT ROD LINCOLN")

  2. Ernest Goes to Camp (1987) (performer: "GEE I'M GLAD IT'S RAININ'")
Writer:
  1. Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam (1986) (additional dialogue)
  2. Knowhutimean? Hey Vern, It's My Family Album (1983) (V)
Thanks:
  1. Stupa-Man (2008) (special thanks)
  2. Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) (in memory of)
Self - TV:
  1. "Ed's Night Party" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
    ... aka "Ed the Sock" - Canada (English title) (new title)
        - Episode dated 10 October 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  2. Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 5 (1997) (TV) .... Himself - Guest
  3. "Showbiz Today" .... Himself (1 episode, 1995)
        - Episode dated 4 December 1995 (1995) TV episode .... Himself
  4. The Wonderful World of Disney: 40 Years of Television Magic (1994) (TV) .... Himself
  5. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" .... Himself (1 episode, 1993)
        - Episode #2.177 (1993) TV episode .... Himself
  6. Comic Relief IV (1991) (TV) .... Himself
  7. "The Home Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1990)
        - Episode dated 4 May 1990 (1990) TV episode .... Himself

  8. "Live with Kelly and Michael" .... Himself (1 episode, 1989)
    ... aka "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" - USA (original title)
    ... aka "LIVE! with Kelly" - USA (fifth season title)
    ... aka "Live with Regis" - USA (third season title)
    ... aka "Live with Regis and Kelly" - USA (fourth season title)
    ... aka "Live! With Kelly and Michael" - International (English title) (new title)
    ... aka "The Morning Show" - USA (first season title)
        - Episode dated 1 May 1989 (1989) TV episode .... Himself
  9. Comic Relief III (1989) (TV) .... Himself
  10. Happy New Year, America (1988) (TV) .... Himself/Ernest
  11. Walt Disney World Celebrity Circus (1987) (TV) .... Himself - Performer
  12. "The New Hollywood Squares" .... Himself - Guest (1 episode, 1987)
        - Episode dated 25 May 1987 (1987) TV episode .... Himself - Guest
  13. "Hee Haw" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1986)
        - Episode #17.23 (1986) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #17.17 (1986) TV episode .... Himself
  14. "Pink Lady" .... Himself / ... (1 episode, 1980)
        - Episode #1.6 (1980) TV episode .... Himself/Various Characters

  15. "Dinah!" .... Himself (1 episode, 1976)
        - Episode #2.206 (1976) TV episode .... Himself
Self - video:
  1. The Making of 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire' (2002) (V) .... Himself
  2. The Story Behind 'Toy Story' (2000) (V) (uncredited) .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. "E! True Hollywood Story"
        - Ernest Goes to Hollywood: Jim Varney (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  2. The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (2000) (TV) .... Himself (Memorial Tribute)

Additional Details

Other Works:
TV commercial for Toyota Trucks (1985-1986) See more »
Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 2 Articles See more »
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