| First Name | Jim |
| Last Name | Varney |
| Full Name at Birth | James Albert Varney Jr. |
| Age | 50 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | June 15, 1949 |
| Birthplace | Lexington, Kentucky |
| Date of Death | February 10, 2000 |
| Location of Death | Whitehouse, Tennessee |
| Cause of Death | Lung cancer |
| Height | 6' 1" (185 cm) |
| Build | Slim |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation Category | Actor |
| Claim to Fame | Ernest Goes to Camp |
James Albert "Jim" Varney, Jr. (June 15, 1949 – February 10, 2000) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, musician, writer, voice artist, and comedian, best known for his role as Ernest P. Worrell, who was used in numerous television commercial campaigns and movies in the following years, giving Varney fame worldwide.
Selected Jim Varney film and TV show credits: