In one, Varney is seated and leaning forward with his arms folded, rocking a vivid blue button-up that’s pure late '80s ...

Who is Ernest P. Worrell? Well, he's a comedic icon played by actor Jim Varney. Who is Jim Varney? A Kentucky legend who will soon have a documentary about his life with unseen footage and more than ...

Bill Byrge, who showed up as the quiet but feisty Bobby on a kids TV show and in four of the goofy Ernest comedies that starred Jim Varney, has died. He was 86. Byrge died Thursday in the Nashville ...

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Bill Byrge, a comedian and actor known for his appearances alongside Jim Varney in various “Ernest” projects, has died at the age of 92. Byrge’s cousin Sharon Chapman confirmed the news on Facebook.

Bill Byrge, an actor best known for his role in the Ernest movies with Jim Varney, has died, PEOPLE can confirm. He was 86. Byrge's cousin Sharon Chapman announced his death on Facebook Thursday, Jan.

Editor’s Note: As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day throughout 2025 will share interesting facts about our hometown. Compiled by ...

A Kickstarter campaign to resurrect the beloved comedy hero Ernest P. Worrell has already nearly tripled its initial funding goals on Kickstarter with more than a week to go in the drive. The real ...

A documentary about the life and career of Jim Varney, the actor who portrayed Ernest P. Worrell, is in post-production. The documentary, titled "The Importance of Being Ernest," will feature unseen ...

While he worked at a library in Nashville, he played Bobby in four of those films and on a Saturday morning kids show. By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Bill Byrge, who showed up as the quiet but feisty ...

Bill Byrge, who was best known for appearing in the series of “Ernest” movies, has died at 92. His cousin, Sharon Chapman, announced the news on her Facebook page on Thursday. “My cousin, Bill Byrge, ...