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Jim Varney
Born 1949-06-15Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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).
Screen work
Movies & roles
Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and BeyondSelf (archive footage)Mr. Thornton Goes to HollywoodSelf (archive footage)Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 3SelfDaddy and ThemHazel MontgomeryAtlantis: The Lost EmpireCookie (voice)Toy Story 2Slinky Dog (voice)Treehouse HostageCarl BanksExistoMarcel Horowitz3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega MountainLothar ZoggErnest in the ArmyErnest P. WorrellAnnabelle's WishMr. Gus Holder (voice)100 ProofRae's FatherSnowboard AcademyRudy JamesErnest Goes to AfricaErnest P. WorrellBlood, Friends and MoneyThe Old MarinerThe Story Behind 'Toy Story'SelfToy StorySlinky Dog (voice)The ExpertSnakeSlam Dunk ErnestErnest P. WorrellXXX's & OOO'sSelfErnest Goes to SchoolErnest P. WorrellYour World as I See ItErnest P. WorrellErnest Rides AgainErnest P. WorrellThe Beverly HillbilliesJed Clampett