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John Cherry

Known for
Directing
Born
October 11, 1948
Died
May 8, 2022
Birthplace
Nashville, Tennessee, USA

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

Filmography

  • Poster for The Importance of Being Ernest

    The Importance of Being Ernest TBA

    as Self (archive footage)

  • Poster for Pirates of the Plain

    Pirates of the Plain 1999

    Director, Writer, Producer, Storyboard Artist

  • Poster for The All New Adventures of Laurel & Hardy in For Love or Mummy

    The All New Adventures of Laurel & Hardy in For Love or Mummy 1999

    Director

  • Poster for Ernest in the Army

    Ernest in the Army 1998

    as Sgt. Ben Kovsky - aka 'Sarge', Story, Producer, Director

  • Poster for Ernest Goes to Africa

    Ernest Goes to Africa 1997

    as Customer, Director, Screenplay, Producer

  • Poster for Slam Dunk Ernest

    Slam Dunk Ernest 1995

    Writer, Director

  • Poster for Ernest Goes to School

    Ernest Goes to School 1994

    Executive Producer

  • Poster for Your World as I See It

    Your World as I See It 1994

    Director

  • Poster for Ernest Rides Again

    Ernest Rides Again 1993

    Director, Screenplay

  • Poster for Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2

    Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2 1992

    Director

  • Poster for Ernest Scared Stupid

    Ernest Scared Stupid 1991

    Director, Story

  • Poster for Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration

    Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration 1990

    Director

  • Poster for Ernest Goes to Jail

    Ernest Goes to Jail 1990

    Director

  • Poster for Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain

    Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain 1989

    Director, Executive Producer

  • Poster for Ernest Saves Christmas

    Ernest Saves Christmas 1988

    Director

  • Poster for Ernest Goes to Camp

    Ernest Goes to Camp 1987

    Director, Screenplay

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

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

    as Self, Director

  • Poster for The Ernest Film Festival

    The Ernest Film Festival 1986

    Director

  • Poster for Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1

    Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1 1986

    Director

  • Poster for Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam

    Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam 1985

    Director, Writer, Executive Producer

  • Poster for Hey Vern, It's My Family Album

    Hey Vern, It's My Family Album 1983

    Director, Writer

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