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, who was used in numerous television commercial campaigns and movies in the following years, giving Varney fame nationally in the United States.
Known For
Toy Story
(1995)
Slinky Dog (voice)
Toy Story 2
(1999)
Slinky Dog (voice)
Atlantis: The Lost Empire
(2001)
Jebidiah Allardyce 'Cookie' Farnsworth (voice)
The Beverly Hillbillies
(1993)
Jed Clampett
Ernest Saves Christmas
(1988)
Ernest P. Worrell
Ernest Goes to Jail
(1990)
Ernest P. Worrell
3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain
(1998)
Lothar Zogg
Annabelle's Wish
(1997)
Mr. Gus Holder (voice)
Ernest Goes to Camp
(1987)
Ernest P. Worrell
Ernest Scared Stupid
(1991)
Ernest P. Worrell
Ernest Rides Again
(1993)
Ernest P. Worrell
Daddy and Them
(2001)
Hazel Montgomery
Slam Dunk Ernest
(1995)
Ernest P. Worrell
Full Filmography
Acting
Spittin' Image
(1982)
Hey Vern, It's My Family Album
(1983)
Ernest P. Worrell
Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam
(1986)
Dr. Otto VonSchnick / Rudd Hardtact / Laughin' Jack / Guy Dandy / Auntie Nelda / Ernest P. Worrell
The Ernest Film Festival
(1986)
Ernest P. Worrell
Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1
(1986)
Ernest P. Worrell
Ernest Goes to Camp
(1987)
Ernest P. Worrell
Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun!
(1987)
Ernest P. Worrell
Ernest Saves Christmas
(1988)
Ernest P. Worrell
Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain
(1989)
Ernest P. Worrell
Fast Food
(1989)
Wrangler Bob
Ernest Goes to Jail
(1990)
Ernest P. Worrell
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
(1990)
Ernest
Ernest Scared Stupid
(1991)
Ernest P. Worrell
Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2
(1992)
Ernest P. Worrell
The Beverly Hillbillies
(1993)
Jed Clampett
Ernest Rides Again
(1993)
Ernest P. Worrell
Wilder Napalm
(1993)
Rex
Ernest Goes to School
(1994)
Ernest P. Worrell
Your World as I See It
(1994)
Ernest P. Worrell
XXX's & OOO's
(1994)
Self
Toy Story
(1995)
Slinky Dog (voice)
Slam Dunk Ernest
(1995)
Ernest P. Worrell
The Expert
(1995)
Snake
The Story Behind 'Toy Story'
(1996)
Self
Ernest Goes to Africa
(1997)
Ernest P. Worrell
Snowboard Academy
(1997)
Rudy James
Annabelle's Wish
(1997)
Mr. Gus Holder (voice)
100 Proof
(1997)
Rae's Father
Blood, Friends and Money
(1997)
The Old Mariner
3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain
(1998)
Lothar Zogg
Ernest in the Army
(1998)
Ernest P. Worrell
Treehouse Hostage
(1999)
Carl Banks
Existo
(1999)
Marcel Horowitz
Toy Story 2
(1999)
Slinky Dog (voice)
Atlantis: The Lost Empire
(2001)
Jebidiah Allardyce 'Cookie' Farnsworth (voice)
Daddy and Them
(2001)
Hazel Montgomery
Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood
(2005)
Self (archive footage)
Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 3
(2005)
Self
Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond
(2015)
Self (archive footage)
The Original Viral Star
(2020)
Himself / Ernest P. Worrel (archive footage)
Crew