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John Cherry
John Cherry

John Cherry

Directing•Born October 11, 1948•Died May 8, 2022 (age 73)•Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Biography

John R. Cherry III was an American film director and screenwriter, most notable for creating the character of Ernest P. Worrell.

Known For

Ernest Goes to Africa

Ernest Goes to Africa

1997•Movie•
4.2
Ernest in the Army

Ernest in the Army

1998•Movie•
3.9
The Importance of Being Ernest

The Importance of Being Ernest

N/A•Movie
Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun!

Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun!

1987•Movie•
6.0

Filmography

1998
Ernest in the Army

as Sgt. Ben Kovsky - aka 'Sarge' (as John Cherry)

Movie
1997
Ernest Goes to Africa

as Customer

Movie
1987
Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun!

as Self

Movie
—
The Importance of Being Ernest

as Self (archive footage)

Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentDirecting
BirthdayOctober 11, 1948
Day of DeathMay 8, 2022
Place of BirthNashville, Tennessee, USA
Popularity0.3