Directing

John Cherry

Nashville, Tennessee, USABorn 1948

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

Films

TV Shows

Crew Credits

Known For

4 Credits

Ernest Goes to Africa

as Customer

1997

Ernest in the Army

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

1998

The Importance of Being Ernest

as Self (archive footage)

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

as Self

1987

Behind the Camera

18 Credits

Ernest Scared Stupid

Director

1991

Ernest Goes to Camp

Director

1987

Ernest Goes to Jail

Director

1990

Ernest Saves Christmas

Director

1988

Slam Dunk Ernest

Writer, Director

1995

Pirates of the Plain

Director, Writer

1999

Ernest Goes to Africa

Director, Producer

1997

Ernest in the Army

Producer, Director

1998

Ernest Rides Again

Director

1993

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

Director

1999

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam

Director, Writer

1985

Hey Vern, It's My Family Album

Writer, Director

1983