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Ernest Goes to Jail (1990) Poster

Full Cast & Crew

Directed by 

John R. Cherry III ... (as John Cherry)

Writing Credits (WGA)  

Charlie Cohen ... (written by)

Cast (in credits order) verified as complete  

Jim Varney ... Ernest P. Worrell / Mr. Nash / Aunt Nelda
Gailard Sartain ... Chuck
Bill Byrge Bill Byrge ... Bobby
Barbara Tyson ... Charlotte Sparrow (as Barbara Bush)
Barry Scott Barry Scott ... Rubin Bartlett
Randall 'Tex' Cobb ... Lyle
Dan Leegant ... Oscar Pendlesmythe
Charles Napier ... Warden
Jim Conrad Jim Conrad ... Eddie
Jackie Welch ... Judge
Melanie Wheeler Melanie Wheeler ... Prosecutor
Jeffrey Buckner Ford Jeffrey Buckner Ford ... Defense Attorney (as Buck Ford)
Daniel Butler ... Waiter
Charlie Lamb Charlie Lamb ... Another Con
Mac Bennett ... Con
Rick Schulman Rick Schulman ... Mean Guard
Bruce Arntson ... Juror
Andy Stahl ... Jerry (as Andrew Stahl)
Bob Babbitt Bob Babbitt ... Washing Con
Myke R. Mueller Myke R. Mueller ... Vinnie (as Myke Mueller)
John Davis John Davis ... Other Guard
Mike Montgomery Mike Montgomery ... Warden's Assistant
Mike Hutchinson Mike Hutchinson ... Gate Guard
Barkley Barkley ... Rimshot
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Badd Catt Badd Catt ... Jail Guard (uncredited)
Steve Jarrell Steve Jarrell ... Prisoner (uncredited)
Gregory Lee Knowles Gregory Lee Knowles ... Prison Guard (uncredited)
Chambers Stevens Chambers Stevens ... Jury Man (uncredited)

Produced by 

Martin Erlichman ... executive producer
Coke Sams ... co-producer
Phil Walden ... associate producer
Stacy Williams ... producer (produced by)

Music by 

Bruce Arntson
Kirby Shelstad

Cinematography by 

Peter Stein

Editing by 

Sharyn L. Ross

Casting By 

Ben Rubin

Production Design by 

Chris August

Art Direction by 

Mark Ragland

Set Decoration by 

Connie Gray

Costume Design by 

Shawn Barry

Makeup Department 

June Brickman ... key makeup artist (as June Rudley Brickman)
Tamara Lee ... assistant hair stylist / assistant makeup artist
Bert Samet ... hair stylist

Production Management 

Carol Sue Byron ... unit production manager
Daniel J. Heffner ... executive in charge of production
Steven Tyler Sahlein ... assistant post production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director 

Marcei A. Brown ... second second assistant director (as Marcei A. Brubaker)
J. Clarke Gallivan ... second unit director
Patrice Leung ... first assistant director
Douglas A. Raine ... second assistant director

Art Department 

Chris F. Armstrong ... construction crew
Tighe Barry ... set dresser (as Tiger Barry)
Martha Berry ... construction crew
Alfred D. Brown ... construction crew
Mark Carroll ... construction crew
Paul Carroll ... construction crew
Niki Conolly ... scenic painter
Sandi Cook ... scenic painter (as Sandra Cook)
Doug DuRose ... assistant property master
Robert F. Green ... construction coordinator
Michael S. Hagewood ... construction crew
Todd Hatfield ... scenic artist
George R. Hill Jr. ... construction crew
Chris Hill ... leadman
Sally Hinkle ... art department coordinator (as Sally H. Hinkle)
Ricky Luther ... construction crew
Parke L. Parham ... construction crew
Dianne Patrick ... lead painter
Franklin Lester Reed Jr. ... construction crew
Bruce Rockwood ... construction coordinator
Dwight E. Scott ... set dresser
Garey Lee Stevens ... set dresser
Doug White ... property master
Mitch Williams ... construction crew
Margaret C. Winston ... scenic artist
William M. Woodward ... construction crew
Rick Eugene Wyrick ... construction crew

Sound Department 

Mark Berger ... supervising re-recording mixer
Jean Marie Carroll ... cableperson
Francesca Dodd ... asst. dialogue editor
Patrick Dodd ... sound supervisor
Danny Kopelson ... re-recording mixer
Peter F. Kurland ... boom operator
Mark Levinson ... temp mix supervisor
Godfrey Marks ... dialogue editor
Donny Miele ... sound effects editor (as Donny Blank)
Douglas Murray ... sound designer
Rich Schirmer ... sound mixer (as Richard E. Schirmer)
Robert Shoup ... sound effects editor
Dale Strumpell ... re-recording mixer
Mark Zimbicki ... boom operator
Frank Fleming ... sound recordist (uncredited)
Kristen Gerstner ... apprentice sound editor (uncredited)
Douglas Murray ... supervising sound editor (uncredited)
Larry Oatfield ... re-recording mixer (uncredited)

Special Effects by 

Jack L. Brown ... special effects
Jeff Frink ... special effects
John B. Hagey ... special effects
Eileen Holland ... special effects
David Lipsey ... special effects (as David T. Lipsey)
Robert B. Miller ... special effects
William H. Schirmer ... special effects coordinator
Roland Tantin ... special effects
Floyd Van Wey ... special effects
Mike Weesner ... special effects (as Michael Weesner)

Visual Effects by 

Robert D. Bailey ... blue screen compositing
Phil Bills ... optical camera operator
Jim Bowie ... optical lineup
Gino Capitano ... optical lineup
Fred Christopher ... optical lineup
Hal Cohen ... optical supervisor
C. Marie Davis ... visual effects editor (as Marie Davis)
Allen Gonzales ... visual effects animator
Robert Horvath ... optical lineup
Leilani McHugh ... optical lineup
Tim McHugh ... visual effects supervisor
Ernest Miller ... optical camera operator
Gary L. Moore ... optical lineup
Michelle Porter ... visual effects coordinator / visual effects production coordinator
David Stipes ... motion control operator

Stunts 

Chuck Waters ... stunt coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department 

Steve Anderson ... dolly grip
Dwane Arthur ... grip
Terry Arthur ... key grip
Dene Berry ... second assistant camera
Suzanne Cobb ... electrician
Casey Cook ... electrician
Fred Cooper ... grip (as Frederick C. Cooper)
Armanda Costanza ... assistant camera: second unit
Robert Dracup ... gaffer (as Robert P. Dracup)
Scott Forrester ... electrician
Michael Foster ... grip
Howard Fox ... grip (as Howard M. Fox)
Chris Helcermanas-Benge ... still photographer : Specials
Robert Hoelen ... best boy grip
Paul T. Regan ... camera loader
James Tomaro ... best boy electric (as James R. Tomaro)
Mark Van Loon ... camera operator: second unit (as Mark R. Van Loon) / steadicam operator (as Mark R. Van Loon)
Allan Westbrook ... first assistant camera

Casting Department 

Vicky Branton ... extras casting coordinator
Emily Schweber ... casting associate

Costume and Wardrobe Department 

Lynda Foote ... costume supervisor
Gillian Graham ... costumer
Betty Mathis ... tailor

Editorial Department 

Gina Gallo ... first assistant editor
Dale E. Grahn ... color timer
Farrel Levy ... additional editor
Dan Muscarella ... color timer
Sharon Smith Holley ... apprentice editor
Steven Tabolsky ... apprentice editor
David Wolowic ... second assistant editor (as David A. Wolowic)

Location Management 

C.J. Hicks ... location manager

Music Department 

Joanie Diener ... music editor (as Joanie Diener Rowland)
Steve W. Mauldin ... orchestrator: music preparation

Script and Continuity Department 

Lee Nowak ... script supervisor

Transportation Department 

Robert Corrigan ... driver
Ed Crabtree ... driver: honeywagon (as Eddie Crabtree)
Tyler C. Daum ... driver
Russell Davis ... transportation co-captain
Walter Lambeth ... transportation co-captain
Tom Rainey ... driver
Redhawk Rice-Sauer ... driver
Ervin Bradford Russell ... driver
Lee Siler ... transportation coordinator (as William Lee Siler)
Cyndie Williams Young ... driver (as Cyndie Williams)

Additional Crew 

Andrew Baird ... production assistant (as Andrew Gordon Baird)
Lynn S. Campelli ... craft service assistant
Diane Childress ... second assistant production accountant
Carla W. Devine ... production secretary
Bernie Fidelo ... first aid
Damian Ganczewski ... assistant production coordinator
Joy Green ... animal supplier: dog
Melissa D. Haley ... production assistant
Sharon Haley ... assistant: Mr. Cherry
Carla Hall ... publicist
Blake Herrin ... production assistant
Michael C. Hutchinson ... craft service
Barbara Laszewski ... title designer: main titles
Karin McElhatton ... animal supplier: dog
Cristie Miele ... dog trainer
Susan Muir ... production accountant (as Susan A. Muir)
John Nixon ... assistant: Mr. Varney
Carol M. Oot ... production assistant
Rebecca Price ... assistant: Ms. Williams
Roland Raffler ... animal supplier: dog
Wally Ross ... animal supplier: dog
Roy Samuelson ... audio description narrator
Cheryl Shawver ... animal supplier: dog
Doree Sitterly ... dog trainer
Ethlyn Spires ... caterer: Production Catering
George Spires ... caterer: Production Catering
Hubert Wells ... animal supplier: dog
Karen Yokomizo ... assistant production accountant
Anna Zappia ... production coordinator

Thanks 

Chester Butler ... special thanks

See also

Release Dates | Official Sites | Company Credits | Filming & Production | Technical Specs

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