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.