Jim Varney biography
Jim Varney was an American actor and comedian, born on 15 June 1949 in Lexington, who died on 10 February 2000.
Jim Varney's screen career began in 1977 with Fernwood 2 Night, playing Virgil Simms.
Jim Varney appeared in 37 films and 18 television or streaming titles between 1977 and 2001.
Jim Varney is remembered for Ernest P. Worrell.
Honours include Emmy Award.
- Also known as
- James Varney, James Albert Varney, Jim Albert Varney, James Albert Varney Jr.
- Born
- 15 June 1949
- Died
- 10 February 2000 (aged 50)
- Birthplace
- Lexington
- Work
- Stand-up comedian, Actor, Film producer, Writer, Screenwriter
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1957 to 2000
- Known for
- Ernest P. Worrell
- Awards
- Emmy Award
Jim Varney filmography
37 films and 18 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Daddy and Them | Hazel Montgomery | Posthumous release, final on-screen film appearance | |
| 2001 | Atlantis: The Lost Empire | Jebidiah 'Cookie' Farnsworth | ||
| 1999 | Treehouse Hostage | Carl Banks | ||
| 1999 | Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue | Slinky Dog | ||
| 1999 | Toy Story 2 | Slinky Dog | Voice, final film released during his lifetime | |
| 1999 | Existo | Marcel Horowitz | ||
| 1998 | 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain | Lothar Zogg | ||
| 1998 | Ernest in the Army | Pvt./Capt. Ernest P. Worrell / Operation Sandtrap Arab | ||
| 1997 | Ernest Goes to Africa | Ernest P. Worrell / Hey You, the Hindu / Auntie Nelda / African Woman Dancer | ||
| 1997 | 100 Proof | Rae's Father | ||
| 1997 | Blood, Friends and Money | The Old Mariner | ||
| 1997 | Annabelle's Wish | Mr. Gus Holder | Voice | |
| 1996 | Snowboard Academy | Rudy James | ||
| 1996 | Toy Story: Activity Center | Slinky Dog | ||
| 1996 | Animated Storybook: Toy Story | Slinky Dog | ||
| 1995 | The Expert | Snake | ||
| 1995 | Slam Dunk Ernest | Ernest P. Worrell | ||
| 1995 | Toy Story | Slinky Dog | Voice | |
| 1995 | The 4th of July Parade | Cletus Jones | ||
| 1995 | Disney's Animated Storybook: Toy Story | Slinky Dog | ||
| 1995 | Bubba Goes Hunting | Bubba | ||
| 1994 | Ernest Goes to School | Ernest P. Worrell | ||
| 1993 | Wilder Napalm | Rex | ||
| 1993 | The Beverly Hillbillies | Jed Clampett | ||
| 1993 | Ernest Rides Again | Ernest P. Worrell |
Show all 37 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2 | Ernest P. Worrell | ||
| 1991 | Ernest Scared Stupid | Ernest P. Worrell / Phineas Worrell / Auntie Nelda / Various Relatives | ||
| 1990 | Ernest Goes to Jail | Ernest P. Worrell / Felix Nash / Auntie Nelda | ||
| 1989 | Fast Food | Wrangler Bob Bundy | ||
| 1988 | Ernest Saves Christmas | Ernest P. Worrell / Aster Clement / The Governor's Student / Auntie Nelda / Mrs. Brock / Marty's Mother / The Snake Guy | ||
| 1987 | Ernest Goes to Camp | Ernest P. Worrell | ||
| 1987 | Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count on Having Fun! | Ernest P. Worrell | ||
| 1986 | Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1 (The Ernest Film Festival) | Ernest P. Worrell | ||
| 1985 | Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam | Dr. Otto / Ernest P. Worrell / Rudd Hardtact / Laughin' Jack / Guy Dandy / Auntie Nelda | ||
| 1983 | Knowhutimean? Hey Vern, It's My Family Album | English | ||
| 1983 | Hey Vern, It‘s My Family Album | Ernest P. Worrell / Davy Worrell & Company / Ace Worrell / Lloyd Worrell / Billy Boogie Worrell / Rhetch Worrell / Pop Worrell | ||
| 1982 | Spittin' Image | Sheriff |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The Simpsons | Cooder | Voice, episode: "Bart Carny" | |
| 1998 | Hercules | King Ephialtes | Voice, episode: "Hercules and the Muse of Dance" | |
| 1997 | Duckman | Walt Evergreen | Voice, episode: "You've Come a Wrong Way, Baby" | |
| 1996 | Roseanne | Prince Carlos | 2 episodes | |
| 1994 | XXX's & OOO's | Cameo | ||
| 1990 | Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration | Ernest P. Worrell | ||
| 1990 | Disneyland | Ernest P. Worrell / Ernest's Father | Episode: "Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration" | |
| 1989 | Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain | Ernest P. Worrell | ||
| 1988 | Hey Vern, It's Ernest! | Ernest P. Worrell / Various characters | ||
| 1988 | Happy New Year, America | Ernest P. Worrell / Correspondent | Live New Year's Eve special | |
| 1983 | The Rousters | Evan Earp | Pilot film | |
| 1982 | Pop! Goes the Country | Bobby Burbank / 'Shotglass' The Bartender / Bunny The Barmaid | Unknown episodes | |
| 1980 | Pink Lady | 6 episodes | Various characters | |
| 1978 | America 2-Night | Virgil Simms | 3 episodes | |
| 1978 | Alice | Milo Skinner | Episode: "Better Never Than Later" | |
| 1978 | 1979 | Alan King's Third Annual Final Warning! | Various characters | |
| 1977 | Operation Petticoat | Seaman 'Doom & Gloom' Broom | 26 episodes | |
| 1977 | Fernwood 2 Night | Virgil Simms | 3 episodes |