John Cherry

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Gender

Male

Birthday

October 11, 1948(73)

Day of Death

May 8, 2022

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 Goes to Africa poster

Ernest Goes to Africa

1997

Ernest in the Army poster

Ernest in the Army

1998

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

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

1987

The Importance of Being Ernest poster

The Importance of Being Ernest

Filmography

1998MovieErnest in the Armyas Sgt. Ben Kovsky - aka 'Sarge' (as John Cherry)
1997MovieErnest Goes to Africaas Customer
1987MovieHey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun!as Self
—MovieThe Importance of Being Ernestas Self (archive footage)