Jim Varney

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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, who was used in numerous television commercial campaigns and movies in the following years, giving Varney fame nationally in the United States.

Most Popular Jim Varney Trailers

Total trailers found: 41

Toy Story Trailer (1995)

22 November 1995

Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene.

Toy Story 2 Trailer (1999)

30 October 1999

Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector named Al McWhiggen, owner of Al's Toy Barn kidnaps Woody.

Annabelle's Wish Trailer (1997)

21 October 1997

Annabelle - a calf who has a special wish for Christmas - wants to be a reindeer and help Santa Claus drive his sleigh as he delivers his presents! Annabelle's friends tell her not to get her hopes up, but to everyone's surprise, Santa does indeed meet up with Annabelle, and the calf gets to help Santa make the holiday special for one young boy.

Atlantis: The Lost Empire Trailer (2001)

02 June 2001

The world's most highly qualified crew of archaeologists and explorers is led by historian Milo Thatch as they board the incredible 1,000-foot submarine Ulysses and head deep into the mysteries of the sea.

Ernest Goes to Camp Trailer (1987)

22 May 1987

Ernest, a lovable loser who works as a summer camp handyman and dreams of becoming a guidance counselor, must find a way to inspire a group of juvenile delinquents while stopping a shady strip mining company from closing the camp as well.

The Story Behind 'Toy Story' Trailer (1996)

18 December 1996

The documentary short of Toy Story of why and how the feature length blockbuster sleeper movie became a success and helps to boost Pixar's popularity of making one of the few animation movie production companies in the world today, especially in North America.

Ernest Saves Christmas Trailer (1988)

11 November 1988

When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his magic bag of Christmas surprises to a new Saint Nick, he enlists the aid of a hilarious assortment of characters.

XXX's & OOO's Trailer (1994)

21 June 1994

Four ex-wives become friends bonding through their shared experiences as ex-wives of country music singers.

Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond Trailer (2015)

10 December 2015

Retrospective looking at the revolutionary computer-animated feature film Toy Story.

Ernest Goes to Jail Trailer (1990)

06 April 1990

Bumbling bank janitor Ernest P. Worrell is assigned to jury duty, and soon finds himself in trouble when he is covertly switched with a look-a-like crime boss.

Fast Food Trailer (1989)

28 April 1989

Auggie and his pals are living it up as perpetual college students. When the dean decides teh only way to stop their schemes and antics is to graduate them, they have to go out and find real work.

Treehouse Hostage Trailer (1999)

24 September 1999

Timmy Taylor and his two friends, Stevie and Buddy capture escaped convict Carl Banks (Jim Varney) and hold him hostage in their treehouse over the weekend so that Timmy can use Carl as his current event project at school on Monday.

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam Trailer (1986)

09 April 1986

Evil baddie Dr. Otto Von-Schnick-ick-ick tries to take over the planet by first destroying all of our financial systems, collapsing the world's economy and sending populations across the globe into mass panic! Only one goody-goody can stop him.

The Beverly Hillbillies Trailer (1993)

15 October 1993

Jed Clampett and kin move from Arkansas to Beverly Hills when he becomes a billionaire, after an oil strike.

Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special Trailer (1990)

01 July 1990

Celebration of Disneyland's 35th Anniversary

Wilder Napalm Trailer (1993)

20 August 1993

Wilder and Wallace are brothers and pyrokinetics. Ever since childhood they've been able to start fires with their minds but following a tragedy in which they accidentally killed a man, the brothers have grown up very differently.

Slam Dunk Ernest Trailer (1995)

20 June 1995

Ernest P. Worrell becomes a basketball star after an angel bearing an uncanny resemblance to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gives him a pair of magic sneakers.

Your World as I See It Trailer (1994)

01 January 1994

As seen through the eyes of Ernest's over-educated alter-ego, Astor Clement will attempt to unlock the sociological mysteries of our times.

3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain Trailer (1998)

26 March 1998

Three young boys, Rocky, Colt and Tum Tum together with their neighbor girl, computer whiz Amanda are visiting Mega Mountain amusement park when it is invaded by an army of ninjas led by evil Medusa, who wants to take over the park and hold the owners for ransom.

Ernest Scared Stupid Trailer (1991)

11 October 1991

Well-intentioned, eternally bumbling Ernest P. Worrell accidentally releases an evil demon from its sacred tomb.

Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood Trailer (2005)

07 June 2005

A 14-part documentary that explores the life and career of Billy Bob Thornton, chronicling his journey that led him to work on Sling Blade.

Hey Vern, It's My Family Album Trailer (1983)

01 January 1983

Ernest finds his old family album in the attic and discusses his family members from the album to his neighbor, Vern.

The Expert Trailer (1995)

15 August 1995

It was a brutal murder that sent deranged psychopath Martin Kagan to prison. It was a naive deputy warden that granted him a stay of execution.

Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 3 Trailer (2005)

03 January 2005

Music City News was founded in 1963, by country music singer Faron Young. In 1967, the publication began to confer annual awards; in 1978, it began televising them, with the inclusion of artist performances.

The Ernest Film Festival Trailer (1986)

01 January 1986

Before he went to camp, before he went to jail, before he saved Christmas, before he was scared stupid, before he went to Africa and before he was in the army, Ernest P.

The Original Viral Star Trailer (2020)

09 April 2020

Jim Varney - most commonly known for portraying Ernest P. Worrell in a series of films, commercials and shorts, was the world's first viral star.

Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1 Trailer (1986)

01 January 1986

Before he went to camp, before he went to jail, before he saved Christmas, before he was scared stupid, before he went to Africa and before he was in the army, Ernest P.

Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2 Trailer (1992)

01 January 1992

Hey Vern! Your ol' buddy Ernest is back in a new video that features Commercials, Bloopers, Behind-the-Scenes looks, and special surprises! Ernest sells things like ice cream, soft drinks, dairy products, even beer! He also has public service announcements on drunk driving and more.

Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain Trailer (1989)

07 July 1989

An exciting mock documentary produced for the opening of the Splash Mountain attraction at Disneyland.

100 Proof Trailer (1997)

26 September 1997

About the Lexington killing spree by LaFonda Fay Foster and Tina Hickey Powell, 100 Proof is a disturbingly authentic drama that portrays what kind of environment and events might lead up to such horrifying, seemingly random violence.

Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun! Trailer (1987)

01 January 1987

A compilation of Ernest commercials, the VHS included a sweepstakes in which viewers who correctly counted the total mentions of the words "Vern" and "Knowhutimean?" in the video and submitted their answer before April 1, 1988 would be entered into a random drawing to win a $10,000 prize.

Spittin' Image Trailer (1982)

25 January 1982

A twin falls off a wagon and meets a mountain man who teaches her to spit tobacco for a living.

Snowboard Academy Trailer (1997)

16 July 1997

A wacky free-for-all comedy about the riotous rivalry between snobby skiers and knuckle-dragging snowboarders.

Daddy and Them Trailer (2001)

26 October 2001

Ruby and her husband Claude are a working-class couple who live in suburban Arkansas. As crazy as they are for each other, their relationship is far from harmonious.

Ernest Goes to School Trailer (1994)

10 June 1994

Jim Varney's recurring dim-bulb character Ernest P. Worrell returns in this film as a school janitor seeking to obtain a high school diploma.

Ernest Goes to Africa Trailer (1997)

27 June 1997

The title says it all. There's a mix up involving stolen diamonds which Ernest has (naturally) made into a yo-yo and given to his would be girlfriend, Rene.

Ernest Rides Again Trailer (1993)

12 November 1993

Buffoonish Ernest and his dimwitted pal Abner unearth a huge cannon reputed to contain the crown jewels of England.

Ernest in the Army Trailer (1998)

24 February 1998

Ernest P. Worrell is now in the military as a soldier. Once he begins, him and his team investigates a dictator who was responsible for the wars in the nearly village.

Existo Trailer (1999)

19 June 1999

In this dystopian-musical-comedy, corporations and self-appointed guardians of "decency" and "morality" have society in a fascist choke-hold.

Blood, Friends and Money Trailer (1997)

01 January 1997

Friends reunite in a cabin in the woods. What could go wrong?

Walt Disney World Celebrity Circus Trailer (1987)

27 November 1987

The Walt Disney World Celebrity Circus originally aired November 27, 1987. Join Mickey Mouse, Malcolm Jamal Warner, Lisa Bonet, Tony Randall, Kim Fields, Tim Conway, and Jim “Earnest” Varney along with 500 Clowns, lions and elephants for this once in a lifetime event.