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6 days ago · Jim Varney took a rather unusual route to movie stardom. Together with John Cherry III, an ad exec, Varney created the Ernest character in a series of TV commercials. Ernest showed up in over 6,000 spots, hawking absolutely everything from used cars to ice cream.
3 days ago · Ernest Goes to Camp is a 1987 American comedy film featuring the iconic character Ernest P. Worrell, portrayed by Jim Varney. The story follows Ernest, a well-meaning but bumbling camp maintenance man, as he navigates his dream of becoming a counselor while facing challenges from juvenile delinquents and a mining company threatening the camp's ...
3 days ago · Jim Varney as Slinky Dog, a Slinky Dachshund toy who joins the rescue mission. Wallace Shawn as Rex, a neurotic Tyrannosaurus toy who enjoys playing a Buzz Lightyear video game. He accompanies Buzz, Mr. Potato Head, Slinky and Hamm on the rescue mission as well as defeating Zurg along the way.
Jun 22, 2024 · Ernest Goes to Jail is a 1990 American comedy film featuring the character Ernest P. Worrell, portrayed by Jim Varney. The plot revolves around a case of mistaken identity, leading to hilarious consequences.
TIL Jim Varney caught the attention of Disney exec Michael Eisner at the Indy 500 in 1985 after appearing as "Ernest" and getting a much bigger reception than even Mickey Mouse, stunning Eisner. Varney had appeared in hundreds of commercials but this led to his first movie "Ernest Goes to Camp"
Jun 22, 2024 · Jim Varney's portrayal of Ernest P. Worrell was a major factor in the character's success. Varney's physical comedy, voice work, improvisational skills, and likability all contributed to making Ernest a beloved character. Ernest Worrell is a reminder that even the simplest characters can make a big impact on the world. Years active
6 days ago · Ernest (Varney) is a maintenance man at Kamp Kikakee with dreams of becoming a counselor. That chance comes sooner than he thinks when a group of juvenile delinquents is scheduled to visit that summer.
