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. 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 2

Slinky Dog (voice)

Toy Story

Slinky Dog (voice)

Ernest Goes to School

Ernest P. Worrell

Fast Food

Wrangler Bob

The Beverly Hillbillies

Jed Clampett

Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Jebidiah Allardyce 'Cookie' Farnsworth (voice)

Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 3

Self

Walt Disney World Celebrity Circus

Self