Jim Varney
James Albert "Jim" Varney (June 15, 1949 - February 10, 2000) was an American actor and comedian. He was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky. Varney is best remembered for his role as Ernest P. Worrell in many movies and television programs. He sadly passed away of lung cancer in White House, Tennessee.
Jim Varney | |
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 Varney in 1999 | |
| Born | James Albert Varney June 15, 1949 |
| Died | February 10, 2000 (aged 50) White House, Tennessee, United States |
| Cause of death | Lung cancer |
| Resting place | Lexington Cemetery Lexington, Kentucky, United States |
| Occupation | Stand-up comedian, actor, writer, musician, voice actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1976–2000 |
| Known for | Ernest P. Worrell Slinky Dog from the Toy Story series |
| Spouse(s) | Jacqueline Drew (m. 1977-1983, divorced) Jane Varney (m. 1988-1991, divorced) |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Spittin' Image | Sheriff | |
| 1983 | Knowhutimean? Hey Vern, It's My Family Album | Ernest P. Worrell / Davy Worrell & Company / Ace Worrell / Lloyd Worrell / Billy Boogie Worrell / Rhetch Worrell / Pop Worrell | |
| 1986 | Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam | Dr. Otto / Ernest P. Worrell / Rudd Hardtact / Laughin' Jack / Guy Dandy / Auntie Nelda | |
| Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1 (The Ernest Film Festival) | Ernest P. Worrell | ||
| 1987 | Ernest Goes to Camp | ||
| Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count on Having Fun! | |||
| 1988 | Ernest Saves Christmas | Ernest P. Worrell / Aster Clement / The Governor's Student / Auntie Nelda / Mrs. Brock / Marty's Mother / The Snake Guy | |
| 1989 | Fast Food | Wrangler Bob Bundy | |
| 1990 | Back to the Future Part III | Riley Winstone | |
| Ernest Goes to Jail | Ernest P. Worrell / Felix Nash / Auntie Nelda | ||
| Ghost | Danny Klassen | ||
| 1991 | Ernest Scared Stupid | Ernest P. Worrell / Phineas Worrell / Auntie Nelda / Various Relatives | |
| 1992 | The Library | Johnny | |
| Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2 | Ernest P. Worrell | ||
| 1993 | Wilder Napalm | Rex | |
| The Beverly Hillbillies | Jed Clampett | ||
| Ernest Rides Again | Ernest P. Worrell | ||
| 1994 | Ernest Goes to School | ||
| 1995 | Slam Dunk Ernest | ||
| Thomas the Tank Engine | James the Red Engine | Voice only | |
| The Expert | Snake | ||
| Toy Story | Slinky Dog | Voice only | |
| Jumanji | Toby Shepherd | ||
| Bubba Goes Hunting | Bubba | ||
| 1996 | Snowboard Academy | Rudy James | |
| 1997 | Blood, Friends and Money | The Old Mariner | |
| 100 Proof | Rae's Father | ||
| Ernest Goes to Africa | Ernest P. Worrell / Hey You, the Hindu / Auntie Nelda / African Woman Dancer | ||
| Annabelle's Wish | Mr. Gus Holder | Voice only | |
| 1998 | Ernest in the Army | Pvt./Capt. Ernest P. Worrell / Operation Sandtrap Arab | |
| 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain | Lothar Zogg | ||
| Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island | James Rivers | Voice only | |
| 1999 | Existo | Marcel Horowitz | |
| Treehouse Hostage | Carl Banks | ||
| I Hate County | Slinky Dog | Voice only | |
| Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost | Earl Ravencroft | ||
| Toy Story 2 | Slinky Dog | ||
| 2000 | Ernest the Pirate | Ernest P. Worrell | Cancelled due to his death |
| Between the Lions: Superheroes | Frankie Labourdi | ||
| Rugrats in Paris: The Movie | Humphrey | Voice only | |
| 2001 | Daddy and Them | Hazel Montgomery | |
| Atlantis: The Lost Empire | Jebidiah 'Cookie' Farnsworth | Voice only, final film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Operation Petticoat | Doom & Gloom Broom | |
| Fernwood 2 Night | Virgil Simms | Episode: "Ethnic Myths" Episode: "Getting the Most from Your Warranty" Episode: "#1.46" Episode: "Battery Powered Car" | |
| 1978 | America 2-Night | Virgil Simms | Episode: "Daredevil Virgil Simms" Episode: "Falafel-on-a-Stick" Episode: "The UBS Story" |
| Operation Petticoat | Seaman 'Doom & Gloom' Broom | 32 episodes | |
| Alice | Milo Skinner | Episode: "Better Never Than Later" | |
| 1979 | Alan King's Third Annual Final Warning! | Various | |
| 1980 | Pink Lady | Various | All 6 episodes |
| 1982–83 | "Pop! Goes the Country" | Unknown episodes | |
| 1983 | The Rousters | Evan Earp | TV series pilot film |
| The Rousters | Evan Earp | All 13 episodes | |
| 1988 | Hey Vern, It's Ernest! | Ernest P. Worrell / Various | |
| 1988–89 | Happy New Year, America | Ernest P. Worrell / Correspondent | Live New Year's Eve special |
| 1989 | Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain | Ernest P. Worrell | |
| 1990 | Disneyland | Ernest P. Worrell / Ernest's Father | Episode: "Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration" |
| Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration | Ernest P. Worrell | ||
| 1992 | Rugrats | Man SWAT Officer #2 | Episode: "Garage Sale" |
| 1994 | XXX's & OOO's | Cameo | |
| 1996 | Roseanne | Prince Carlos | Episode: "Someday My Prince Will Come" Episode: "Home Is Where the Afghan Is" |
| 1997 | Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man | Walt Evergreen | Voice only Episode: "You've Come a Wrong Way, Baby" |
| 1998 | Hercules: The Animated Series | King Ephialtes | Voice only Episode "Hercules and the Dance Muse" |
| 1998 | The Simpsons | Cooder | Voice only Episode: "Bart Carny" |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Toy Story: Activity Center | Slinky Dog | Voice only |
| 1996 | Animated Storybook: Toy Story | ||
| 1999 | Toy Story 2: Activity Center | ||
| 1999 | Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue | ||
| 2000 | Atlantis: The Lost Empire | Cookie |
Legal issues
Varney was arrested in 1983 for Driving under the influence.
Jim Varney Media
Jim Varney's handprints, displayed at Disney
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Other websites
- Jim Varney on IMDb
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