Jim Varney (1949–2000) was a versatile American actor and comedian best known for his iconic character . While widely recognized for his slapstick humor and rubber-faced expressions, Varney was a classically trained Shakespearean actor with a remarkably high IQ, often described as near-genius. The Rise of Ernest P. Worrell
: His signature line, "KnowhutImean, Vern?", was delivered in monologue style to an off-camera neighbor named Vern who never appeared on screen. Jim Varney
: Varney won a Daytime Emmy Award for his work on the children's television series Hey Vern, It's Ernest! . Diverse Career & Voice Acting Jim Varney (1949–2000) was a versatile American actor