John R. Cherry III

John Robert Cherry III
Born(1948-10-11)October 11, 1948
DiedMay 8, 2022(2022-05-08) (aged 73)
Occupations
  • Director
  • screenwriter
  • producer
  • actor
Known forCreating Ernest P. Worrell

John Robert Cherry III (October 11, 1948 – May 8, 2022) was an American film director and screenwriter, most notable for creating the character of Ernest P. Worrell, played by Jim Varney.