Jim Varney

Jim Varney

Date of Birth

1949-06-15

Date of Death

2000-02-10

Place of Birth

Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Known for

Toy Story, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, The Beverly Hillbillies, 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain, Ernest Saves Christmas

Most Popular Stories

JoBlo Originals

Awesome Art’s Tribute to Pixar with Coco, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Inside Out, Monsters Inc., Soul, Toy Story, UP, WALL-E

Posted 2 months ago

Jason Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have...

Movie News

Ernest film series and The Big Bopper actor Gailard Sartain has died at 78

Posted 1 year ago

Gailard Sartain, who played The Big Bopper in The Buddy Holly Story and was a familiar face in the Ernest films, has passed away at 78.

bill byrge

bill byrge

Pop Culture

Bill Byrge, fan favorite in the Ernest movies, passes away

Posted 2 years ago

Bill Byrge, who became a favorite in the Ernest movies playing supporting character Bobby, has passed away at the age of 92.

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Awfully Good: Ernest Scared Stupid

Posted 13 years ago

Jason Ernest Scared Stupid (1991) Director: John Cherry Stars: Jim Varney, Eartha Kitt, Austin Nagler Ernest P. Worrell accidentally unleashes a gruesome troll that turns children in to wood. The ERNEST movies are stupid. I don’t think anybody would argue...

Ink & Pixel: Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Posted 13 years ago

Steve Ink & Pixel is a source of pride and joy for me as a writer and as such, I’m always striving to take this column further for those who read and enjoy it. If you yourself, or anyone you...

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Bad Day

Movie News

Netflix gives you a first look at the upcoming action comedy Bad Day, starring Cameron Diaz

Posted 22 hours ago

Cameron Diaz is just a normal mom who is about to have a bad day in the upcoming Netflix action comedy from the director of Back in Action.

The final trailer has been released for the live-action Masters of the Universe film, coming to theatres in June

Movie News

Did Masters of the Universe see more success on streaming?

Posted 24 hours ago

According to the Nielsen ratings, Masters of the Universe accumulated over a billion minutes in streaming, which might impact its future.

The Odyssey, CinemaCon

Movie News

When will Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey come to Digital & 4K Blu-ray?

Posted 17 hours ago

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey lands its digital and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release dates after becoming the highest-grossing R-rated film.

Mutiny, Amazon, Prime Video, leaked

Movie News

Mutiny: Lionsgate is peeved after Amazon accidentally leaked new Jason Statham movie

Posted 2 days ago

Jason Statham's Mutiny was accidentally leaked on Prime Video and Lionsgate (and other film buyers) aren't too happy about it.

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Five Movie Costume Ideas for Halloween 2026

Posted 1 day ago

Spooky season may still be down the line, but you can start preparing for Halloween with some 2026 movie costume ideas.

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JoBlo Originals

Christopher Nolan Movies Ranked: Where Does The Odyssey Land?

Posted 1 month ago

We rank all of Christopher Nolan's movies, up to and including his latest release, The Odyssey!

JoBlo Originals

Every Live-Action Spider-Man Movie Ranked: Which One Is the Best?

Posted 3 weeks ago

From 2002 to 2026, we're taking a look at every Live Action Spider-man film and ranking them. Let's see how they stack up!

JoBlo Originals

VHS Gems: The ’80s Movies We Discovered at the Video Store

Posted 2 weeks ago

We take a look back at some eighties classics that weren't huge theatrical hits but became classics on home video.

JoBlo Originals

Every Spider-Man Actor Ranked: From Nicholas Hammond to Tom Holland

Posted 2 weeks ago

From Tobey Maguire to Tom Holland, we rank every big-screen Spider-Man actor based on impact, heart, and performance. Who claims the top spot?

JoBlo Originals

Top 5 Movie Posters by the Legendary Drew Struzan

Posted 3 weeks ago

The late, great Drew Struzan has created some of the greatest movie posters in pop culture. Today, we take a look at some of them!

Desert island movies

JoBlo Originals

What Are Your Ten Desert Island Movies?

Posted 2 weeks ago

You’ve been stranded on a desert island and you can only bring ten movies to watch. I'll give you my picks, but let us know your choices!