What is 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.<ref>{{cite news|url = https://movieweb.com/john-cherry-ernest-creator-dead/|title = John Cherry, Creator of Jim Varney's Ernest, Dies at 73|work = [[MovieWeb]]|date = May 8, 2022|accessdate = May 8, 2022|last = Dick|first = Jeremy}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Cherry III, John R.}} [[Category:1948 births]] [[Category:2022 deaths]] [[Category:American movie directors]] [[Category:American screenwriters]] [[Category:Writers from Nashville, Tennessee]] [[Category:Deaths from Parkinson's disease]] {{US-bio-stub}}