Jim Varney
Jim Varney (
1949-
2000) was an
American actor best known for his character Ernest P. Worrell in the
1980s television series Hey Vern, It's Ernest and a series of movies in the 80s and 90s, the best received being Ernest Goes to Camp,
Ernest Saves Christmas, and Ernest Goes to Jail. He is also known for his role as Slinky Dog in
Toy Story.