John R. Cherry III
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| John R. Cherry III | |
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| Born | October 11, 1948 Franklin, Tennessee |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | John Cherry |
| Occupation | Director, screenwriter, producer, actor |
| Years active | 1972-present |
| Known for | Ernest P. Worrell television commercials and movies |
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. [1] 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"[citation needed].
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.[1]
[edit] Filmography
- Pirates of the Plain (1999)
- The All New Adventures of Laurel & Hardy in 'For Love or Mummy' (1999)
- Ernest in the Army (1998)
- Ernest Goes to Africa (1997)
- Slam Dunk Ernest (video) (1995)
- Ernest Goes to School (1994)
- Ernest Rides Again (1993)
- Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)
- Ernest Goes to Jail (1990)
- Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)
- Ernest Goes to Camp (1987)
- Hey, Vern, Win $10,000 (video) (1987)
- Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam (1986)
- The Ernest Film Festival (video) (1986)
- Knowhutimean? Hey Vern, It's My Family Album (video) (1983)
[edit] References
- ^ "Varney: The Importance of Being Ernest". Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1993-11-16/entertainment/ca-57570_1_ernest-rides-again. Retrieved 2010-10-06.
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