James Varney (born June 15th, 1949 in Lexington, Kentucky) was a Film Actor who was best known for playing his comedic role as Ernest P. Worrell. Jim died on February 10th, 2000 and his death was because of lung cancer. He was 50 years old.
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Film ActorAmerican Born on June 15th Born in 1949 Born in Kentucky Died in 2000 Died at age 50 Died from Lung cancer
"The hungry and the haunted explode in a rock'n'roll band."
"Life's just a bus stop to somewhere infinitely better." (IMDB)
"What a nice night for an evening of wine and romance."
"Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary."
"I'm in a glass case of emotion!"
"When you have vision it affects your attitude. Your attitude is optimistic rather than pessimistic."
"James Varney will always be remembered for his iconic role as Ernest P. Worrell and his comedic genius, bringing joy and laughter to millions of people around the world. (V)"
"James Varney was a renowned American actor known for his iconic portrayal of the beloved character Ernest P. Worrell, who passed away unexpectedly at the height of his career. (V)"
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