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John Cherry

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Born

October 11, 1948

Died

May 8, 2022 (age 73)

Place of Birth

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Also Known As

John R. Cherry III

John Cherry

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

Customer

1997

Ernest in the Army

Ernest in the Army

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

1998

The Importance of Being Ernest

The Importance of Being Ernest

Self (archive footage)

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

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

Self

1987

Filmography

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