Jim Varney

Biography

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, who was used in numerous television commercial campaigns and movies in the following years, giving Varney fame nationally in the United States.

Known For

Toy Story

as Slinky Dog (voice)

Toy Story 2

as Slinky Dog (voice)

The Simpsons

as Cooder (voice)

Atlantis: The Lost Empire

as Jebidiah Allardyce 'Cookie' Farnsworth (voice)

The Beverly Hillbillies

as Jed Clampett

Roseanne

as Prince Carlos

3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain

as Lothar Zogg

Ernest Saves Christmas

as Ernest P. Worrell

Ernest Scared Stupid

as Ernest

Ernest Goes to Camp

as Ernest P. Worrell