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Jim Varney

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Jun 15 1949
Birthplace: Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Death: Thu, Feb 10 2000
Jim Varney is 50 years old
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Poster of The Original Viral Star
The Original Viral Star
Jim Varney would have been no older than
50 in The Original Viral Star
as 'Himself / Ernest P. Worrel (archive footage)'.
Thu, Apr 09 2020
Poster of Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond
Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond
Jim Varney would have been no older than
50 in Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Dec 10 2015
Poster of Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood
Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood
Jim Varney would have been no older than
50 in Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jun 07 2005
Poster of Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 3
Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 3
Jim Varney would have been no older than
50 in Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 3
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of Daddy and Them
Daddy and Them
Jim Varney would have been no older than
50 in Daddy and Them
as 'Hazel Montgomery'.
Fri, Oct 26 2001
Poster of Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Jim Varney would have been no older than
50 in Atlantis: The Lost Empire
as 'Jebidiah Allardyce 'Cookie' Farnsworth (voice)'.
Sat, Jun 02 2001
Poster of Toy Story 2
Toy Story 2
Jim Varney was
50 in Toy Story 2
as 'Slinky Dog (voice)'.
Sat, Oct 30 1999
Poster of Treehouse Hostage
Treehouse Hostage
Jim Varney was
50 in Treehouse Hostage
as 'Carl Banks'.
Fri, Sep 24 1999
Poster of Existo
Existo
Jim Varney was
50 in Existo
as 'Marcel Horowitz'.
Sat, Jun 19 1999
Poster of 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain
3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain
Jim Varney was
48 in 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain
as 'Lothar Zogg'.
Thu, Mar 26 1998
Poster of Ernest in the Army
Ernest in the Army
Jim Varney was
48 in Ernest in the Army
as 'Ernest P. Worrell'.
Tue, Feb 24 1998
Poster of Annabelle's Wish
Annabelle's Wish
Jim Varney was
48 in Annabelle's Wish
as 'Mr. Gus Holder (voice)'.
Tue, Oct 21 1997
Poster of 100 Proof
100 Proof
Jim Varney was
48 in 100 Proof
as 'Rae's Father'.
Fri, Sep 26 1997
Poster of Snowboard Academy
Snowboard Academy
Jim Varney was
48 in Snowboard Academy
as 'Rudy James'.
Wed, Jul 16 1997
Poster of Ernest Goes to Africa
Ernest Goes to Africa
Jim Varney was
48 in Ernest Goes to Africa
as 'Ernest P. Worrell'.
Fri, Jun 27 1997
Poster of Blood, Friends and Money
Blood, Friends and Money
Jim Varney was
47 in Blood, Friends and Money
as 'The Old Mariner'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of The Story Behind 'Toy Story'
The Story Behind 'Toy Story'
Jim Varney was
47 in The Story Behind 'Toy Story'
as 'Self'.
Wed, Dec 18 1996
Poster of Toy Story
Toy Story
Jim Varney was
46 in Toy Story
as 'Slinky Dog (voice)'.
Mon, Oct 30 1995
Poster of The Expert
The Expert
Jim Varney was
46 in The Expert
as 'Snake'.
Tue, Aug 15 1995
Poster of Slam Dunk Ernest
Slam Dunk Ernest
Jim Varney was
46 in Slam Dunk Ernest
as 'Ernest P. Worrell'.
Tue, Jun 20 1995
Poster of Ernest Goes to School
Ernest Goes to School
Jim Varney was
45 in Ernest Goes to School
as 'Ernest P. Worrell'.
Wed, Dec 14 1994
Poster of XXX's & OOO's
XXX's & OOO's
Jim Varney was
45 in XXX's & OOO's
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 21 1994
Poster of Your World as I See It
Your World as I See It
Jim Varney was
44 in Your World as I See It
as 'Ernest P. Worrell'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Ernest Rides Again
Ernest Rides Again
Jim Varney was
44 in Ernest Rides Again
as 'Ernest P. Worrell'.
Fri, Nov 12 1993
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
Jim Varney was
44 in The Beverly Hillbillies
as 'Jed Clampett'.
Fri, Oct 15 1993
Poster of Wilder Napalm
Wilder Napalm
Jim Varney was
44 in Wilder Napalm
as 'Rex'.
Fri, Aug 20 1993
Poster of Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2
Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2
Jim Varney was
42 in Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2
as 'Ernest P. Worrell'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Ernest Scared Stupid
Ernest Scared Stupid
Jim Varney was
42 in Ernest Scared Stupid
as 'Ernest'.
Fri, Oct 11 1991
Poster of Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
Jim Varney was
41 in Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
as 'Ernest'.
Sun, Jul 01 1990
Poster of Ernest Goes to Jail
Ernest Goes to Jail
Jim Varney was
40 in Ernest Goes to Jail
as 'Ernest P. Worrell'.
Fri, Apr 06 1990
Poster of Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain
Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain
Jim Varney was
40 in Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain
as 'Ernest P. Worrell'.
Fri, Jul 07 1989
Poster of Fast Food
Fast Food
Jim Varney was
39 in Fast Food
as 'Wrangler Bob'.
Fri, Apr 28 1989
Poster of Ernest Saves Christmas
Ernest Saves Christmas
Jim Varney was
39 in Ernest Saves Christmas
as 'Ernest P. Worrell'.
Fri, Nov 11 1988
Poster of Walt Disney World Celebrity Circus
Walt Disney World Celebrity Circus
Jim Varney was
38 in Walt Disney World Celebrity Circus
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 27 1987
Poster of Ernest Goes to Camp
Ernest Goes to Camp
Jim Varney was
37 in Ernest Goes to Camp
as 'Ernest P. Worrell'.
Fri, May 22 1987
Poster of Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun!
Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun!
Jim Varney was
37 in Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun!
as 'Ernest P. Worrell'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam
Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam
Jim Varney was
36 in Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam
as 'Dr. Otto VonSchnick / Rudd Hardtact / Laughin' Jack / Guy Dandy / Auntie Nelda / Ernest P. Worrell'.
Wed, Apr 09 1986
Poster of Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1
Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1
Jim Varney was
36 in Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1
as 'Ernest P. Worrell'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of The Ernest Film Festival
The Ernest Film Festival
Jim Varney was
36 in The Ernest Film Festival
as 'Ernest P. Worrell'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Hey Vern, It's My Family Album
Hey Vern, It's My Family Album
Jim Varney was
33 in Hey Vern, It's My Family Album
as 'Ernest P. Worrell'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Spittin' Image
Spittin' Image
Jim Varney was
32 in Spittin' Image
Mon, Jan 25 1982
Poster of Jim Varney the Original Viral Star
Jim Varney the Original Viral Star
Jim Varney will be
50+ in Jim Varney the Original Viral Star
as 'Self'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Importance of Being Ernest
The Importance of Being Ernest
Jim Varney will be
50+ in The Importance of Being Ernest
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Duckman
Duckman
Jim Varney was
44+ in Duckman
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 05 1994
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Jim Varney was
40+ in The Simpsons
as 'Cooder (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Roseanne
Roseanne
Jim Varney was
39+ in Roseanne
as 'Prince Carlos'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 18 1988
Poster of Hey Vern, It's Ernest!
Hey Vern, It's Ernest!
Jim Varney was
39+ in Hey Vern, It's Ernest!
as 'Ernest'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1988
Poster of The Rousters
The Rousters
Jim Varney was
34+ in The Rousters
as 'Evan Earp'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 01 1983
Poster of America 2-Night
America 2-Night
Jim Varney was
28+ in America 2-Night
as 'Virgil Simms'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 10 1978
Poster of Operation Petticoat
Operation Petticoat
Jim Varney was
28+ in Operation Petticoat
as 'Seaman Broom'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1977
Poster of Alice
Alice
Jim Varney was
27+ in Alice
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 1976