John R. Cherry III

American film director and screenwriter

John R. Cherry III (October 11, 1948 – May 8, 2022) was an American movie director and screenwriter. He was known for creating the character of Ernest P. Worrell, played by Jim Varney. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee.

Cherry died from Parkinson's disease on May 8, 2022, aged 73.[1]

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  1. Dick, Jeremy (May 8, 2022). "John Cherry, Creator of Jim Varney's Ernest, Dies at 73". MovieWeb. Retrieved May 8, 2022.