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).
Awards & recognition
- Emmy Award · 1989
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst New Star · 1988 · nominated
Filmography22 titles
Toy Story
The Simpsons
Toy Story 2
Alice
Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Roseanne
Annabelle's Wish
The Beverly Hillbillies
Wilder Napalm
Hey Vern, It's My Family Album
Daddy and Them
Ernest Saves Christmas
Ernest Scared Stupid
The Expert
Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam
Ernest Goes to Jail
3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain
Slam Dunk Ernest
Ernest Rides Again
Ernest Goes to Africa
Ernest Goes to School
Ernest in the Army