Daniel Butler

Acting

Daniel Butler

Born January 1, 1951 · Nashville, Tennessee, USA (age 75)

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Known For

Ernest Goes to CampErnest Goes to Camp · 1987
Ernest Goes to Camp
5.31987
MovieComedyFamily
Ernest, a lovable loser who works as a summer camp handyman and dreams of becoming a guidance counselor, must find a way to inspire a group of juvenile delinquents while stopping a shady strip mining company from closing the camp as well.
Ernest Goes to JailErnest Goes to Jail · 1990
Ernest Goes to Jail
5.01990
MovieComedyFamily
Bumbling bank janitor Ernest P. Worrell is assigned to jury duty, and soon finds himself in trouble when he is covertly switched with a look-a-like crime boss. Ernest must escape from jail to expose the mix-up.
Ernest Scared StupidErnest Scared Stupid · 1991
Ernest Scared Stupid
5.41991
MovieComedyFamily
Well-intentioned, eternally bumbling Ernest P. Worrell accidentally releases an evil demon from its sacred tomb. As the demon flexes its power and goes on a ruinous rampage, good-guy Ernest tries to step in to save the town from mass destruction. Trouble is, a 200-year-old curse has scared Ernest stupid, and that means hilarity all around! So, kick back and let the laugh-ridden adventures begin.
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary CelebrationDisneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration · 1990
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration
6.01990
MovieFamilyComedy
This special celebration of Disneyland's 35th anniversary, bursting at the seams with celebrity cameos, focuses on the changes Disneyland has undergone over the years, as the featured stars reminisce about their favorite attractions.
Ernest Saves ChristmasErnest Saves Christmas · 1988
Ernest Saves Christmas
5.41988
MovieComedyFamily
When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his magic bag of Christmas surprises to a new Saint Nick, he enlists the aid of a hilarious assortment of characters. A perky teen runaway and hapless taxi driver Ernest P. Worrell must convince a skeptical kiddie-show host to take over the post of Father Christmas.
Slam Dunk ErnestSlam Dunk Ernest · 1995
Slam Dunk Ernest
4.41995
MovieComedyFamily
Ernest P. Worrell becomes a basketball star after an angel bearing an uncanny resemblance to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gives him a pair of magic sneakers.
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse JamesThe Last Days of Frank and Jesse James · 1986
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James
5.31986
MovieTV MovieAction
This movie looks at the last years (not days, as implied in the title) of famous outlaws, Frank and Jesse James. The film opens in 1877 with the brothers trying to settle down after 15 years of thievery. Frank is shown to be a book-loving and family-oriented man, while brother Jesse is a money-hungry womanizer. The movie follows their lives through Jesse's death at the hands of the "rotten little coward" Bob Ford and Frank's death in 1892.
Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom BeamDr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam · 1985
Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam
5.21985
MovieScience FictionAdventure
Evil baddie Dr. Otto Von-Schnick-ick-ick tries to take over the planet by first destroying all of our financial systems, collapsing the world's economy and sending populations across the globe into mass panic! Only one goody-goody can stop him.. or can he? The oblivious Lance Sterling is on the case!

Filmography

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The Importance of Being ErnestThe Importance of Being Ernest
The Importance of Being Ernest
MovieDocumentary
Through nine feature films, an Emmy-award-winning TV show, and thousands of television commercials, Ernest P. Worrell became a beloved comedy icon. Originally created as an advertising character, Ernest transcended these humble beginnings to become an unexpected hit—given life through the creativity of an indispensable team of artists, as well as through the unparalleled talent of actor Jim Varney. Today, two decades after Varney’s death, both Ernest and Jim seem to endure largely as pop culture footnotes; or worse, as easy punchlines. But there’s more to Ernest than that, and this documentary film will guide viewers through the entire Ernest epoch to examine the shelf life of a phenomenon. Using archival footage, cast and crew interviews, and never-before-seen material, we will seek to answer the questions: “Who was Ernest, who was Jim Varney, how did they relate, and why do they both mean so much to people?”

Executive Producer