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John Cherry
Directing
Born October 11, 1948 · Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Died May 8, 2022
Also known as John R. Cherry III
Biography
John R. Cherry III was an American film director and screenwriter, most notable for creating the character of Ernest P. Worrell.
Filmography11 titles

Hey Vern, It's My Family Album
1983Director, Writer
1983Director, Writer

Ernest Saves Christmas
1988Director
1988Director

Pirates of the Plain
1999Director, Writer
1999Director, Writer

Ernest Scared Stupid
1991Director, Story
1991Director, Story

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam
1985Director, Executive Producer, Writer
1985Director, Executive Producer, Writer

Ernest Goes to Jail
1990Director
1990Director

Slam Dunk Ernest
1995Director, Writer
1995Director, Writer

Ernest Rides Again
1993Director, Screenplay
1993Director, Screenplay

Ernest Goes to Africa
1997as Customer
1997as Customer

Ernest Goes to School
1994Executive Producer
1994Executive Producer

Ernest in the Army
1998as Sgt. Ben Kovsky - aka 'Sarge' (as John Cherry)
1998as Sgt. Ben Kovsky - aka 'Sarge' (as John Cherry)