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John Cherry · Cinemalant

Known for: Directing
Credits: 4
Gender: Male
Birthday: October 11, 1948
Died: May 8, 2022 (aged 73)
Place of birth: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Also known as: John R. Cherry III

John Cherry

Directing

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 in the Army

Ernest in the Army

1998

Ernest in the Army

1998

Ernest Goes to Africa

Ernest Goes to Africa

1997

Ernest Goes to Africa

1997

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

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

1987

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

1987

The Importance of Being Ernest

The Importance of Being Ernest

The Importance of Being Ernest

Credits

Ernest in the Army
as Sgt. Ben Kovsky - aka 'Sarge' (as John Cherry)
1998
Ernest Goes to Africa
as Customer
1997
Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun!
as Self
1987
The Importance of Being Ernest
as Self (archive footage)
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