John R. Cherry III

John R. Cherry III (October 11, 1948 – May 8, 2022) was an American movie director and screenwriter. He was known for creating the character of Ernest P. Worrell, played by Jim Varney. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Cherry died from Parkinson's disease on May 8, 2022, aged 73.

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Category:American movie directors
Category:American screenwriters
Category:Writers from Nashville, Tennessee
Category:Deaths from Parkinson's disease