John Cherry

Director, Writer, Producer, Actor

October 11, 1948 — May 8, 2022 (73 years)
John R. Cherry III was an American film director and screenwriter, most notable for creating the character of Ernest P. Worrell.

FreeMovies & Shows on Plex

  • Slam Dunk Ernest
    Slam Dunk Ernest
  • Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2
    Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2
  • Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1
    Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1
  • The Curse of Denton Rose
    The Curse of Denton Rose

Known For

  • Ernest Scared Stupid
    Ernest Scared Stupid
  • Ernest Saves Christmas
    Ernest Saves Christmas
  • Ernest Goes to Camp
    Ernest Goes to Camp
  • Ernest Goes to Jail
    Ernest Goes to Jail
  • Ernest Goes to School
    Ernest Goes to School
  • Ernest in the Army
    Ernest in the Army
  • Slam Dunk Ernest
    Free
    Slam Dunk Ernest
  • Ernest Rides Again
    Ernest Rides Again
  • Ernest Goes to Africa
    Ernest Goes to Africa
  • Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam
    Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam
  • Pirates of the Plain
    Pirates of the Plain
  • The All New Adventures of Laurel & Hardy in 'For Love or Mummy'
    The All New Adventures of Laurel & Hardy in 'For Love or Mummy'
  • Knowhutimean? Hey Vern, It's My Family Album
    Knowhutimean? Hey Vern, It's My Family Album
  • Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2
    Free
    Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2
  • The Ernest Film Festival
    The Ernest Film Festival
  • Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1
    Free
    Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1

Filmography

1998
Ernest in the Army · as Sgt. Ben Kovsky - Aka 'sarge'
1997
Ernest Goes to Africa · as Customer
1985

1996
1987

2020
The Curse of Denton Rose · as Segment DirectorOn Plex
1998
Ernest in the Army · as Story
1991