John R. Cherry III was an American film director and screenwriter, most notable for creating the character of Ernest P. Worrell.
John Cherry has 36 screen credits in a career dating back to 1983. Their work is anchored in the Ernest universe with 5 titles. Signature works include Ernest in the Army, Ernest Goes to Africa, Slam Dunk Ernest. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
