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James Albert Varney Jr. (June 15, 1949 – February 10, 2000) was an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his comedic role as Ernest P. Worrell, for which he won a Daytime Emmy Award, as well as appearing in films and numerous television commercial advertising campaigns.
Apr 2, 2014 · Comedic actor Jim Varney played his signature character Ernest P. Worrell in hundreds of commercials and five Disney films including 'Ernest Goes to Camp.'.
Actor: Ernest Goes to Camp. James Albert Varney, Jr. was born in Lexington, Kentucky, to Nancy Louise (Howard) and James Albert Varney, Sr. He became interested in theater as a teenager, winning state titles in drama competitions while a student at Lafayette High School in Lexington, Kentucky.
Actor: Ernest Goes to Camp. James Albert Varney, Jr. was born in Lexington, Kentucky, to Nancy Louise (Howard) and James Albert Varney, Sr. He became interested in theater as a teenager, winning state titles in drama competitions while a student at Lafayette High School in Lexington, Kentucky.
Jun 15, 2021 · Jim Varney made Ernest P. Worrell more than just a commercial spokesman and movie star, he made him a beloved comedy icon for a generation of fans.
James Albert Varney Jr. was a ‘Daytime Emmy Award’-winning American stage, TV, and film actor. He was best known for his signature role of ‘Ernest P. Worrell,’ which he portrayed in various commercials, films, and TV shows. As a child, he displayed excellent memorizing skills and also imitated cartoon characters from TV.
Ernest P. Worrell is a fictional character that was portrayed by American actor Jim Varney in a series of television commercials and then later in a television series (Hey Vern, It's Ernest!) and a series of feature films.
Feb 11, 2000 · Jim Varney, the rubberfaced comic who portrayed his rube character ''Ernest'' in hundreds of television commercials and a series of movies, died on Thursday at his home here. He...
Feb 11, 2000 · Jim Varney, aka `Ernest,' dies of lung cancer at 50. NASHVILLE - Friends recall Jim Varney as a gifted comic actor often overshadowed by his success at playing a doofus in the popular...
Feb 11, 2000 · Jim Varney, the rubber-necked comic who parlayed his character “Ernest” into hundreds of television commercials and a series of films, died Thursday of lung cancer at his home in White...
