Jim Varney

Comedian, TV Actor

1949 – 2000

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Who was Jim Varney?

James Albert "Jim" Varney, Jr. was an American actor, comedian, musician, writer and voice artist, best known for his role as Ernest P. Worrell, who was used in numerous television commercial campaigns and movies, giving Varney fame worldwide and for playing Jed Clampett in the 1993 movie version of The Beverly Hillbillies.

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Born
Jun 15, 1949
Lexington
Also known as
  • James Albert Varney Jr.
  • James Albert Varney
  • Jim Varnie
  • James Albert "Jim" Varney, Jr.
  • Jim
  • James Albert Varney, Jr.
Parents
Spouses
Religion
  • Christianity
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Murray State University
  • Lafayette High School
    ( - 1968)
Lived in
  • Nashville
  • Lexington
Died
Feb 10, 2000
White House
Resting place
Lexington Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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