Jim Varney (1949-2000) was an Americanactor 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.
