John R. Cherry III
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John R. Cherry III is an American film director and screenwriter, most notable for directing virtually every movie starring Jim Varney
as Ernest P. Worrell
. He based the character on a man who worked for his dad who thought that he knew everything but didn't know anything. His only appearance in an "Ernest" film was Ernest in the Army
as Sergeant Ben Kovsky.
He was the executive vice president of the Nashville-based Carden and Cherry advertising agency, for which the "Ernest" character was developed. He is currently the founder and Co-Chairman of the Board
of "The National Fine Arts Title Registry" .
A native of Nashville
, Cherry attended the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. He currently lives in Franklin, Tennessee
with his wife and youngest son, who attends Father Ryan High School.
He has 3 children: Josh and Emilie from a previous marriage and his son Chapman from his current marriage with Ruthie Cherry.
Cherry's son, Josh appeared in Ernest in the Army as Corporal Davis.
His most recent venture is a new character Denton Rose.http://www.dentonrose.com
Jim Varney
James Albert "Jim" Varney, Jr. was an American stand-up comedian, actor, musician, writer, voice artist, and comedian, best known for his role as Ernest P...
as Ernest P. Worrell
Ernest P. Worrell
Ernest P. Worrell is a fictional character most principally portrayed by the late American actor Jim Varney in a series of television commercials, and later in a television series as well as a series of feature films. Ernest was created by the Nashville advertising agency Carden and Cherry and was...
. He based the character on a man who worked for his dad who thought that he knew everything but didn't know anything. His only appearance in an "Ernest" film was Ernest in the Army
Ernest in the Army
Ernest in the Army is a 1998 comedy film directed by John R. Cherry III and starring Jim Varney. It is the tenth and final film to feature the character of Ernest P. Worrell...
as Sergeant Ben Kovsky.
He was the executive vice president of the Nashville-based Carden and Cherry advertising agency, for which the "Ernest" character was developed. He is currently the founder and Co-Chairman of the Board
Chairman of the Board
The Chairman of the Board is a seat of office in an organization, especially of corporations.Chairman of the Board may also refer to:*Chairman of the Board , a 1998 film*Chairmen of the Board , a 1970s American soul music group...
of "The National Fine Arts Title Registry" .
A native of Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
, Cherry attended the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. He currently lives in Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin is a city within and the county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 62,487 as of the 2010 census Franklin is located approximately south of downtown Nashville.-History:...
with his wife and youngest son, who attends Father Ryan High School.
He has 3 children: Josh and Emilie from a previous marriage and his son Chapman from his current marriage with Ruthie Cherry.
Cherry's son, Josh appeared in Ernest in the Army as Corporal Davis.
His most recent venture is a new character Denton Rose.http://www.dentonrose.com
Filmography
- Pirates of the PlainPirates of the PlainPirates of the Plain is a 1999 independent family adventure film starring Tim Curry and Seth Adkins.It was shot in Cape Town, South Africa....
(1999) - The All New Adventures of Laurel & Hardy in 'For Love or Mummy (1999)
- Ernest in the ArmyErnest in the ArmyErnest in the Army is a 1998 comedy film directed by John R. Cherry III and starring Jim Varney. It is the tenth and final film to feature the character of Ernest P. Worrell...
(1998) - Ernest Goes to AfricaErnest Goes to AfricaErnest Goes to Africa is a 1997 comedy film written and directed by John R. Cherry III. It stars Jim Varney, and is the ninth film to feature the character of Ernest P. Worrell...
(1997) - Slam Dunk ErnestSlam Dunk ErnestSlam Dunk Ernest is a 1995 comedy film, and the eighth full-length feature film starring Jim Varney as Ernest P. Worrell. It was released direct-to-video, and was directed by long-time Ernest collaborator John R. Cherry III. In the movie, Ernest joins his employer's basketball team and later...
(video) (1995) - Ernest Goes to SchoolErnest Goes to SchoolErnest Goes to School is a 1994 comedy film written and directed by Coke Sams and starring Jim Varney. It is the seventh film to feature the character Ernest P. Worrell, and the first to be released direct-to-video. It never had a DVD release in Region 1. This motion picture is also the only film...
(1994) - Ernest Rides AgainErnest Rides AgainErnest Rides Again is a 1993 comedy film written and directed by John R. Cherry III and starring Jim Varney. It opens with the song "There Once Was A Man Named Worrell". It is the sixth film to feature the character Ernest P. Worrell, and the last to be released theatrically. Its grossing number...
(1993) - Ernest Scared StupidErnest Scared StupidErnest Scared Stupid is a 1991 American comedy film directed by John R. Cherry III and starring Jim Varney. It is the fifth film to feature the character Ernest P. Worrell. The film has Ernest accidentally unleashing an army of trolls upon a small town on Halloween. It was shot in Nashville,...
(1991) - Ernest Goes to JailErnest Goes to JailErnest Goes to Jail is a 1990 Touchstone Pictures comedy film directed by John R. Cherry III and starring Jim Varney. It is the fourth film to feature the character Ernest P. Worrell. It was shot in Nashville and Tennessee State Penitentiary. This is the second most successful of the Ernest films,...
(1990) - Ernest Saves ChristmasErnest Saves ChristmasErnest Saves Christmas is a 1988 Touchstone Pictures comedy film directed by John R. Cherry III and starring Jim Varney. It is the third film to feature the character Ernest P. Worrell, and chronicles Ernest's attempt to find a replacement for an aging Santa Claus.-Plot:A man who claims to be Santa...
(1988) - Ernest Goes to CampErnest Goes to CampErnest Goes to Camp is a 1987 Touchstone Pictures comedy film directed by John R. Cherry III and starring Jim Varney. It is the second film to feature the character of Ernest P...
(1987) - Hey, Vern, Win $10,000 (video) (1987)
- Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom BeamDr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom BeamDr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam is a 1986 comedy/science fiction film starring Jim Varney. It was written and directed by John R. Cherry III. The film includes the Ernest P. Worrell character, but takes a slightly darker tone than his other films. The film was released on video in 1992 by...
(1986) - The Ernest Film Festival (video) (1986)
- Knowhutimean? Hey Vern, It's My Family AlbumKnowhutimean? Hey Vern, It's My Family AlbumKnowhutimean? Hey Vern, It's My Family Album is an anthology of comedic short subjects directed by John R. Cherry III, and released direct-to-video in 1983. As a whole, it is the first film to feature the advertising character Ernest P...
(video) (1983)