Jim Varney

June 15, 1949 - February 10, 2000 Lexington, 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).

His titles like Toy Story, Toy Story 2, and Atlantis: The Lost Empire - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 20, 2026

Watched: 0/29

Weighted avg: 7.27 /10

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Toy Story

1995November 1995 by John Lasseter

Supporting as Slinky Dog (voice)

Supporting as Slinky Dog (voice)

7.68 Excellent
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Toy Story 2

1999October 1999 by John Lasseter

Supporting as Slinky Dog (voice)

Supporting as Slinky Dog (voice)

7.27 Excellent--
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Atlantis: The Lost Empire

2001June 2001 by Gary Trousdale

Minor role as Cookie (voice)

Minor role as Cookie (voice)

6.58 Good
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The Beverly Hillbillies

1993October 1993 by Penelope Spheeris

Lead role as Jed Clampett

Lead role as Jed Clampett

5.84 Okay+
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Ernest Saves Christmas

1988November 1988 by John Cherry

Lead role as Ernest P. Worrell

Lead role as Ernest P. Worrell

5.08 Okay--
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Ernest Scared Stupid

1991October 1991 by John Cherry

Lead role as Ernest

Lead role as Ernest

5.02 Okay--
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Ernest Goes to Camp

1987May 1987 by John Cherry

Lead role as Ernest P. Worrell

Lead role as Ernest P. Worrell

4.97 Mediocre++
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Ernest Goes to Jail

1990April 1990 by John Cherry

Lead role as Ernest P. Worrell

Lead role as Ernest P. Worrell

4.80 Mediocre++
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3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain

1998March 1998 by Sean McNamara

Supporting as Lothar Zogg

Supporting as Lothar Zogg

4.60 Mediocre+
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Ernest Goes to School

1994June 1994 by Coke Sams

Lead role as Ernest P. Worrell

Lead role as Ernest P. Worrell

4.37 Mediocre
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Ernest Goes to Africa

1997June 1997 by John Cherry

Lead role as Ernest P. Worrell

Lead role as Ernest P. Worrell

4.63 Mediocre+
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Ernest Rides Again

1993November 1993 by John Cherry

Lead role as Ernest P. Worrell

Lead role as Ernest P. Worrell

4.73 Mediocre+
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Slam Dunk Ernest

1995June 1995 by John Cherry

Lead role as Ernest P. Worrell

Lead role as Ernest P. Worrell

4.74 Mediocre+
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Ernest in the Army

1998February 1998 by John Cherry

Lead role as Ernest P. Worrell

Lead role as Ernest P. Worrell

4.57 Mediocre+
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Annabelle's Wish

1997October 1997 by Roy Wilson

Minor role as Mr. Gus Holder (voice)

Minor role as Mr. Gus Holder (voice)

6.13 Good--
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Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam

1985July 1985 by John Cherry

Lead role as Dr. Otto VonSchnick / Rudd Hardtact / Laughin' Jack / Guy Dandy / Auntie Nelda / Ernest P. Worrell

Lead role as Dr. Otto VonSchnick / Rudd Hardtact / Laughin' Jack / Guy Dandy / Auntie Nelda / Ernest P. Worrell

5.52 Okay
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Snowboard Academy

1997July 1997 by John Shepphird

Lead role as Rudy James

Lead role as Rudy James

5.22 Okay--
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Daddy and Them

2001October 2001 by Billy Bob Thornton

Supporting as Hazel Montgomery

Supporting as Hazel Montgomery

5.51 Okay
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Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain

1989July 1989 by John Cherry

Lead role as Ernest P. Worrell

Lead role as Ernest P. Worrell

5.67 Okay+
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Treehouse Hostage

1999September 1999 by Sean McNamara

Lead role as Carl Banks

Lead role as Carl Banks

5.48 Okay
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Wilder Napalm

1993August 1993 by Glenn Gordon Caron

Supporting as Rex

Supporting as Rex

5.66 Okay
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Hey Vern, It's Ernest!

1988

Lead role as Ernest

Lead role as Ernest

5.70 Okay+
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Operation Petticoat

1977–1979 by Paul King

Minor role as Seaman Broom

Minor role as Seaman Broom

5.98 Okay++
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The Expert

1995August 1995 by William Lustig

Supporting as Snake

Supporting as Snake

5.71 Okay+
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The Story Behind 'Toy Story'

1996December 1996

Minor role as Self

Minor role as Self

6.44 Good-
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Fast Food

1989April 1989 by Michael A. Simpson

Minor role as Wrangler Bob

Minor role as Wrangler Bob

5.69 Okay+
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Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond

2015December 2015 by Brad Lachman

Minor role as Self (archive footage)

Minor role as Self (archive footage)

6.17 Good--
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The Rousters

1983–1984

Supporting as Evan Earp

Supporting as Evan Earp

Needs more reviews
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Walt Disney World Celebrity Circus

1987November 1987 by Marty Pasetta

Supporting as Self

Supporting as Self

Needs more reviews