Jim Varney Highlights

  • 2001: Final screen role in "Daddy and Them" (filmed in 1998), directed by Billy Bob Thornton; screened at Montreal; released theatrically in 2002
  • 1999: Reprised vocal role as Slinky Dog in the sequel "Toy Story 2"
  • 1999: Publicly disclosed battle with cancer (November)
  • 1998: Diagnosed with lung cancer; in September underwent surgery to remove two-thirds of right lung; followed up with radiation treatment
  • 1995: Provided voice of Slinky Dog in the computer-generated animated film "Toy Story"
  • 1993: First film in a lead role other than Ernest, "The Beverly Hillbillies"
  • 1988: Reprised signature role in "Ernest Saves Christmas"
  • 1988: Starred in the children's TV series, "Hey Vern, It's Ernest"
  • 1987: First feature in a leading role, "Ernest Goes to Camp", as Ernest P Worrell
  • 1986: Feature acting debut, "Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam"
  • 1983: Co-starred in the ill-fated series, "The Rousters"
  • 1980: First appeared in commercials as the character Ernest P. Worrell
  • 1980: Played a regular character on the short-lived series, "Pink Lady"
  • 1978: Appeared in the "Fernwood Tonight" spinoff, "America Tonight"
  • 1977: Co-starred in the TV series, "Operation Petticoat" and "The New Operation Petticoat"
  • 1976: TV series debut, "Johnny Cash and Friends"
  • 1972: Introduced signature character of Ernest P Worell in TV commercials
  • 1967: Moved to New York City with $65 dollars
  • 1965: Played first professional acting role, as Puck in a regional production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
  • 1958: Began acting in local theater at age eight (date approximate)
  • Completed an acting apprenticeship with the Barter Theatre
  • Appeared in dinner theater productions of "Death of a Salesman", "The Homecoming" and "Guys and Dolls"
  • Appeared in the Southern Dairy ad campaign as Sgt. Glory for five years
  • Worked as a stand-up comedian

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