Jim Varney was an American actor, comedian, and writer best known for his role as Ernest P. Worrell in a series of films and television commercials. He also starred in the television series Hey Vern, It's Ernest! and had a successful career in stand-up comedy. Varney's most famous role was that of Ernest, a lovable, bumbling character who often found himself in humorous situations. Varney's portrayal of Ernest was so popular that he became a household name and his catchphrase 'KnowhutImean?' became a popular phrase. Varney's other roles included voicing Slinky Dog in the Toy Story franchise and playing Jed Clampett in the 1993 film version of The Beverly Hillbillies.