
Directing
John Cherry
EN cinema · 21 credits
Born
11 October 1948
Died
8 May 2022 (aged 73)
Birthplace
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Also known as John R. Cherry III
John R. Cherry III was an American film director and screenwriter, most notable for creating the character of Ernest P. Worrell.
Known for
Filmography

The Importance of Being Ernest
as Self (archive footage)

Pirates of the Plain
Director, Writer, Producer, Storyboard Artist

Ernest in the Army
as Sgt. Ben Kovsky - aka 'Sarge', Story, Producer, Director

Ernest Goes to Africa
as Customer, Director, Screenplay, Producer

Slam Dunk Ernest
Writer, Director

Ernest Goes to School
Executive Producer

Ernest Rides Again
Director, Screenplay

Ernest Scared Stupid
Director, Story

Ernest Goes to Jail
Director

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

Ernest Goes to Camp
Director, Screenplay

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam
Director, Executive Producer, Writer

Hey Vern, It's My Family Album
Writer, Director









