Portrait of John Cherry

John Cherry

Bio: John R. Cherry III was an American film director and screenwriter, most notable for creating the character of Ernest P
Born: Mon, Oct 11 1948
Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Death: Sun, May 08 2022
John Cherry is 73 years old
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Poster of Pirates of the Plain
Pirates of the Plain
John Cherry was 51 in Pirates of the Plain as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1999
Poster of The All New Adventures of Laurel & Hardy in For Love or Mummy
The All New Adventures of Laurel & Hardy in For Love or Mummy
John Cherry was 50 in The All New Adventures of Laurel & Hardy in For Love or Mummy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 27 1999
Poster of Ernest in the Army
Ernest in the Army
John Cherry was 49 in Ernest in the Army as 'Story, Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 24 1998
Poster of Ernest Goes to Africa
Ernest Goes to Africa
John Cherry was 48 in Ernest Goes to Africa as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1997
Poster of Slam Dunk Ernest
Slam Dunk Ernest
John Cherry was 46 in Slam Dunk Ernest as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 20 1995
Poster of Ernest Goes to School
Ernest Goes to School
John Cherry was 46 in Ernest Goes to School as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 14 1994
Poster of Your World as I See It
Your World as I See It
John Cherry was 45 in Your World as I See It as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Ernest Rides Again
Ernest Rides Again
John Cherry was 45 in Ernest Rides Again as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1993
Poster of Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2
Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2
John Cherry was 43 in Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 2 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Ernest Scared Stupid
Ernest Scared Stupid
John Cherry was 43 in Ernest Scared Stupid as 'Director, Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1991
Poster of Ernest Goes to Jail
Ernest Goes to Jail
John Cherry was 41 in Ernest Goes to Jail as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 1990
Poster of Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain
Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain
John Cherry was 40 in Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1989
Poster of Ernest Saves Christmas
Ernest Saves Christmas
John Cherry was 40 in Ernest Saves Christmas as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1988
Poster of Ernest Goes to Camp
Ernest Goes to Camp
John Cherry was 38 in Ernest Goes to Camp as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1987
Poster of Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun!
Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun!
John Cherry was 38 in Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun! as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam
Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam
John Cherry was 37 in Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam as 'Director, Writer, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 09 1986
Poster of Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1
Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1
John Cherry was 37 in Ernest's Greatest Hits Volume 1 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of The Ernest Film Festival
The Ernest Film Festival
John Cherry was 37 in The Ernest Film Festival as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Hey Vern, It's My Family Album
Hey Vern, It's My Family Album
John Cherry was 34 in Hey Vern, It's My Family Album as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983

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