Jim Varney

Biography

Born 06/15/1949

Lanky comic performer of TV and film with a prominent nose, best known for his portrayal of the dimwitted Southern nuisance, Ernest P. Worrell. Varney's signature character first appeared in commercials in 1980 and eventually graduated to star status in features and a children's TV program. Varney...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 1989, received Daytime Emmy for Best Performer in a Children's Series

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Highlights

In 2001, Final screen role in "Daddy and Them" (filmed in 1998), directed by Billy Bob Thornton; screened at Montreal; released theatrically in 2002
In 1999, Reprised vocal role as Slinky Dog in the sequel "Toy Story 2"
In 1999, Publicly disclosed battle with cancer (November)

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