Jim Varney

Jim Varney

Nascimento : 1949-06-15, Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Morte : 2000-02-10

História

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.

Perfil

Jim Varney
Jim Varney

Filmes

The Original Viral Star
Himself / Ernest P. Worrel (archive footage)
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. His versatile characters and talent for mimicry made each of his performances memorable. This documentary short explores his amazing climb to success, going from a down on his luck stand-up comedian to a national sensation and pop-culture icon.
Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond
Self (archive footage)
Retrospective looking at the revolutionary computer-animated feature film Toy Story.
Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood
Himself (Archive footage)
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. The piece features plenty of interview snippets with cast, crew, friends, and family; clips from other Thornton films; the origins of the Karl Childers character; how Sling Blade shaped his career; and more.
Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 3
himself
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. These awards were not decided by a secretive committee or by an "association," but by fan nominations. Each installment of the Country Legends Live series highlights performances from particular annual awards shows. Country Legends Live, Vol. 3 offers a "best of" the 1984, 1985 and 1986 Music City News Awards Shows. Featured artists in this installment include The Statler Brothers, Larry Gatlin, Sylvia, the Oak Ridge Boys, Loretta Lynn, Janie Fricke, Lee Greenwood, The Judds, Marie Osmond & Dan Seals, Conway Twitty, Ricky Skaggs, Jim Varney and Reba McEntire.
Tudo em Família
Hazel Montgomery
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. (The lack of money doesn't help matters, either.) In fact, their whole family is fraught with unresolved conflicts. Then Claude's uncle is arrested on a felony charge, and everyone rallies round. Ruby's mother Jewel and flirtatious sister Rose (Claude's ex-girlfriend) even fly in from Tennessee; but, far from being a source of support, Jewel seems only to want to break up Ruby and Claude.
Atlantis: O Reino Perdido
In Memory Of
Uma equipe de arqueólogos e exploradores, liderados pelo historiador Milo Thatch, embarcam em um incrível submarino e mergulham fundo nos mistérios do mar em busca do lendário reino de Atlantis. A expedição subaquática toma um rumo inesperado quando a missão da equipe precisa passar de exploração do reino submerso para proteção desse mesmo reino contra poderes místicos. Contém cenas com fumantes.
Atlantis: O Reino Perdido
Jebidiah Allardyce 'Cookie' Farnsworth (voice)
Uma equipe de arqueólogos e exploradores, liderados pelo historiador Milo Thatch, embarcam em um incrível submarino e mergulham fundo nos mistérios do mar em busca do lendário reino de Atlantis. A expedição subaquática toma um rumo inesperado quando a missão da equipe precisa passar de exploração do reino submerso para proteção desse mesmo reino contra poderes místicos. Contém cenas com fumantes.
Toy Story 2
Slinky Dog (voice)
Quando Andy viaja para um acampamento de verão, Woody é sequestrado por Al, um ambiocioso colecionador, que precisa do brinquedo favorito de Andy para completar sua coleção da Gangue do Rodeio. Junto com Jessie, Bala no Alvo e Mineiro, Woody corre o risco de ter que passar o resto de sua vida em exposição num museu. Agora, Buzz, Sr. Cabeça de Batata, Porquinho, Rex e Slinky terão que salvar seu amigo e trazê-lo de volta à vida de brinquedos.
Treehouse Hostage
Carl Banks
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. The boys then find that Carl is mixed up in a counterfeiting ring that could spell trouble for them too.
Existo
Marcel Horowitz
In this dystopian-musical-comedy, corporations and self-appointed guardians of "decency" and "morality" have society in a fascist choke-hold. It's up to a rag-tag group of actors, artists, and musicians to save the world the only way they know how - through the power of - wait for it - Performance Art! Led by the legendary Existo (Bruce Arntson (musical composer, "Ernest" film franchise), his faithful sidekick Maxine (Jackie Welch, (Ernest Goes to Jail), provocateur Marcel (Jim Varney, (Ernest, Toy Story), and Vigo (Cooper Thornton (Parks & Recreation) this troupe of subversive insurgents have the Religio-Capitalist Complex in their cross-hairs. But the powers-that-be know Existo's weak spot - his ravenous libido - and seek to exploit it to derail the Revolution with a secret weapon - a curly-haired corporate-pop singer named Penelope (Jenny Littleton).
3 Ninjas: Aventura na Mega Mountain
Lothar Zogg
Rocky, Colt, Tum Tum e Amanda estão em um parque de diversões "Mega Mountain" quando uma invasão da perversa Medusa, e seu exército de ninjas, acontece. Com a ajuda do astro de TV aposentado Dave Dragon, as crianças precisam deter a vilã.
Ernest Vai Ao Exército
Ernest P. Worrell
Ernest agora é um militar do exército, investigando um ditador responsável por diversas mortes.
Annabelle's Wish
Mr. Gus Holder (voice)
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.
100 Proof
Rae's Father
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. Barely able to support their drug and alcohol habits, two women in a small, impoverished southern town turn to hustling and prostitution to get by. When the more forceful of the pair runs into her alcoholic and sexually abusive father.
Snowboard Academy
Rudy James
A wacky free-for-all comedy about the riotous rivalry between snobby skiers and knuckle-dragging snowboarders.
Ernest Vai À África
Ernest P. Worrell
Ernest vai para a África para salvar sua amada da mão de bandidos.
The Story Behind 'Toy Story'
Himself
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.
Toy Story: Um Mundo de Aventuras
Slinky Dog (voice)
Buzz Lightyear é o novo e sofisticado astronauta de brinquedo do garoto Andy. Buzz não imaginava que encontraria um rival: Woody, um cowboy de brinquedo que, dominado pelo ciúme, acredita ter perdido um lugar precioso no coração do seu dono. Os dois brinquedos vivem brigando até que vão parar nas garras do vizinho, um verdadeiro destruidor de brinquedos. Agora, mais do que nunca, Buzz e Woody precisam precisam se unir para escapar do perigo. Com a ajuda de seus amigos da caixa de brinquedos, eles vão viver uma incrível aventura.
The Expert
Snake
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. Now, the police department's tactical defence instructor, John Lomax, wants revenge for his beloved sister's death.
Ernest - O Rei do Basquete
Ernest
Ernest se torna uma estrela do basquete, depois que um anjo lhe dá um parque de tênis mágicos.
Ernest Vai Para A Escola
Ernest
Ernest retorna como um motorista de ônibus escolar que quer tirar seu diploma.
XXX's & OOO's
Self
Four ex-wives become friends bonding through their shared experiences as ex-wives of country music singers.
Your World As I See It
Ernest P. Worrell
As seen through the eyes of Ernest's over-educated alter-ego, Astor Clement will attempt to unlock the sociological mysteries of our times. Astor will describe a unique event or ritual that lies at the very heart of the common man's existence. Then Ernest, with the help of his family members, also played by Jim Varney, will bring that ritual to life with non-stop, slap-stick comedy action.
Ernest e As Jóias da Coroa
Ernest P. Worrell
Ernest e seu amigo Abner descobrem um canhão que contém as jóias da coroa da Inglaterra.
A Família Buscapé
Jed Clampett
O mais Inacreditável choque de culturas acontece nesta história hilária que descreve as mudanças na vida da Família Clampett que fica rica da noite para o dia quando descobrem petróleo no pântano atrás de seu casebre em Ozark. Incentivada a se mudar para Beverly Hills, a inocente e trabalhadora família é a isca perfeita para charlatões, impostores e aproveitadores.
O Fogo da Paixão
Rex
Após um trágico evento na infância, no qual mataram um homem acidentalmente, os irmãos Wilder (Arliss Howard) e Wallace (Dennis Quaid) se separaram. Cada um seguiu seu caminho, até terem a oportunidade de se encontrar novamente. Ambos são dotados de um dom paranormal de produzir fogo apenas com a força do pensamento, mas Wilder evitou usar este dom. Wilder se casou com a adorável Vida (Debra Winger) e tentou levar uma vida normal, enquanto Wallace sonha em exibir seu dom no programa do David Letterman e se tornar um astro. Mas um outro acidente envolvendo fogo, que causou um prejuízo de US$ 18 mil, fez Vida cumprir uma pena em prisão domiciliar. Justo no dia da sua "libertação", quando ela planejava se divertir com Wilder, ela fica irritada ao saber que o marido não vai poder estar com ela, pois estaria comandando um bingo. Ela sente-se fragilizada e Wallace sente que é o momento para tentar seduzir Vida.
Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2
Ernest P. Worrell
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. It also shows how Ernest commercials are made, and with the bloopers, how they're attempted to be made. It also features many of Ernest's long lived routines: the window slamming on his hands, falling off a ladder, trying to fix the TV and getting electrocuted, him propping the window with an Acme window stop, removing it and the window falls on him again, Ernest starting to fall off the ladder but tosses an anchor onto the roof, Vern cuts the rope and Ernest goes sailing to the ground.
Ernest: O Bobo e A Fera
Ernest P. Worrell
O adorável idiota, Ernest, irá viver um inferno e tanto ao acordar um demônio de sua tumba sagrada por acidente, levando a entidade a destruir tudo pelo caminho.
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
Ernest
Celebration of Disneyland's 35th Anniversary
Ernest - Um Trapalhão na Cadeia
Ernest P. Worrell
Ernest é escolhido como júri e um advogado nota a semelhança entre ele e o criminoso Nash, com quem troca de lugar, indo parar no corredor da morte.
Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain
Ernest
An exciting mock documentary produced for the opening of the Splash Mountain attraction at Disneyland. Ernest Goes To Splash Mountain chronicles the adventures of Ernest P. Worrell who trains as America's first "Splashtranaut" destined to become the very first person to conquer the mountain. Ralph Story, veteran news anchor and his team are determined to cover the momentous event by every angle possible.
Fast Food
Wrangler Bob Bundy
Auggie wants to make it big and has tried pretty much everything in order to do so. His next idea: turn his cousin's garage into a burger joint. To make it appealing, they develop a very very very special sauce. But beware, the king of fast food, Wrangler Bob, is out to get them...
O Natal Maluco de Ernest
Ernest P. Worrell
O famoso comediante de mil expressões, Ernest P. Worrell, tenta ajudar Papai Noel durante a noite de Natal. Ele acaba criando situações absurdas e entrando em loucas aventuras. Quando o Bom Velhinho se aposenta, é para Ernest que pede ajuda.
Ernest - O Herói Doidão
Ernest P. Worrell
Ernest é um atrapalhado zelador de um acampamento que sonha em ser conselheiro e guia de uma turma de garotos. Seu sonho se torna realidade quando recebe a incumbência de cuidar de um bando de delinquentes que fazem parte de um programa de reabilitação. Dentre todas as trapalhadas que apronta, entrega o acampamento para uma empresa mineradora. Agora ele e seus garotos têm que impedir que destruam o acampamento.
Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun!
Ernest P. Worrell
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.
Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam
Dr. Otto VonSchnick / Rudd Hardtact / Laughin' Jack / Guy Dandy / Auntie Nelda / Ernest P. Worrell
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.. or can he? The oblivious Lance Sterling is on the case! With the aid of his underappreciated assistant Doris, will Lance manage to save the day and defeat Doctor Otto before the mad scientist's megalomaniacal plan is fulfilled? Or will the villain succeed in distracting them to their doom with his many convincing costumes, courtesy of his own convenient Changing Coffin? Tune in to find out!
Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1
Ernest P. Worrell
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. Worrell hosted a variety of commercials and public service announcements featured here.
The Ernest Film Festival
Ernest P. Worrell
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. Worrell hosted a variety of commercials, and a lot of them are here on this video. He even makes public service announcements. It also features many of his bloopers.
Hey Vern, It's My Family Album
Ernest P. Worrell
Ernest finds his old family album in the attic and discusses his family members from the album to his neighbor, Vern.