John CherryDirectingOctober 11, 1948— May 8, 2022(73 years old)Nashville, Tennessee, USAPopularity: 0IMDbBiographyJohn R. Cherry III was an American film director and screenwriter, most notable for creating the character of Ernest P. Worrell.Also Known AsJohn R. Cherry IIIKnown For3.8Ernest in the ArmySgt. Ben Kovsky - aka 'Sarge' (as John Cherry)4.1Ernest Goes to AfricaCustomer5.0Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun!SelfThe Importance of Being ErnestSelf (archive footage)FilmographyMovies20TV Shows0AllCast4Crew19Browse All1990s4.8Pirates of the PlainDirector4.2The All New Adventures of Laurel & Hardy in For Love or MummyDirector3.8Ernest in the ArmySgt. Ben Kovsky - aka 'Sarge' (as John Cherry)4.1Ernest Goes to AfricaCustomer4.2Slam Dunk ErnestWriter4.0Ernest Goes to SchoolExecutive Producer5.3Your World as I See ItDirector4.2Ernest Rides AgainDirector5.1Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2Director5.3Ernest Scared StupidDirector5.0Ernest Goes to JailDirector1980s4.8Ernest Goes to Splash MountainDirector5.3Ernest Saves ChristmasDirector5.2Ernest Goes to CampDirector5.0Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun!Self4.8Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1Director4.7The Ernest Film FestivalDirector5.1Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom BeamDirector5.1Hey Vern, It's My Family AlbumWriterTBAThe Importance of Being ErnestSelf (archive footage)
