Jim Varney
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).
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1949-06-15 · Lexington, Kentucky, USA
- Died
- 2000-02-10
Known for
- Toy Story (1995) — Slinky Dog (voice)
- Toy Story 2 (1999) — Slinky Dog (voice)
- The Simpsons (1989) — Cooder (voice)
- Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) — Cookie (voice)
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) — Jed Clampett
- Roseanne (1988) — Prince Carlos
- Ernest Scared Stupid (1991) — Ernest
- 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain (1998) — Lothar Zogg
- Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) — Ernest P. Worrell
- Ernest Goes to Camp (1987) — Ernest P. Worrell
- Ernest Goes to Jail (1990) — Ernest P. Worrell / Felix Nash
- Annabelle's Wish (1997) — Mr. Gus Holder (voice)
- Ernest Goes to School (1994) — Ernest P. Worrell
- Duckman (1994) — Walt Evergreen (voice)
- Ernest Goes to Africa (1997) — Ernest P. Worrell
- Slam Dunk Ernest (1995) — Ernest P. Worrell