Quick Facts
Born:
1949-06-15
Birthplace:
Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Credits:
49 Total Roles
Jim Varney
Acting
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Biography
James Albert "Jim" Varney Jr. (June 15, 1949 â 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).
Known For
Toy Story
Slinky Dog (voice)
Toy Story 2
Slinky Dog (voice)
The Simpsons
Cooder (voice)
Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Jebidiah Allardyce 'Cookie' Farnsworth (voice)
The Beverly Hillbillies
Jed Clampett
Roseanne
Prince Carlos
3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain
Lothar Zogg
Ernest Saves Christmas
Ernest P. Worrell
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2005 | Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2005 | Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 3 MOVIE | Self |
| 2001 | Daddy and Them MOVIE | Hazel Montgomery |
| 2001 | Atlantis: The Lost Empire MOVIE | Jebidiah Allardyce 'Cookie' Farnsworth (voice) |
| 1999 | Toy Story 2 MOVIE | Slinky Dog (voice) |
| 1999 | Treehouse Hostage MOVIE | Carl Banks |
| 1999 | Existo MOVIE | Marcel Horowitz |
| 1998 | 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain MOVIE | Lothar Zogg |
| 1998 | Ernest in the Army MOVIE | Ernest P. Worrell |