Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) featured a cast of 46 tracked actors. Of these, 11 (46%) are still alive today and 13 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Oliver Clark, age 87. This film starred Jim Varney and Oliver Clark.
46% still with us· verified cast24% of full cast · incl. 22 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 46% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 77.6 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast46 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jim Varney Ernest P. Worrell | Ernest P. Worrell | Deceased | 15/06/1949 | 50 | 10/02/2000 | 39 |
 Oliver Clark Joe Carruthers | Joe Carruthers | Living | 04/01/1939 | 87 | — | 49 |
 Noelle Parker Harmony | Harmony | Living | 25/12/1971 | 54 | — | 17 |
 Gailard Sartain Chuck | Chuck | Deceased | 18/09/1946 | 78 | 17/06/2025 | 42 |
 Billie Bird Mary Morrissey | Mary Morrissey | Deceased | 28/02/1908 | 94 | 27/11/2002 | 80 |
 Bill Byrge Bobby | Bobby | Deceased | 16/07/1932 | 92 | 09/01/2025 | 56 |
 Douglas Seale Santa | Santa | Deceased | 28/10/1913 | 85 | 13/06/1999 | 75 |
 Robert Lesser Marty | Marty | Living | 22/10/1942 | 83 | — | 46 |
 Key Howard Immigration Agent | Immigration Agent | Deceased | 28/05/1929 | 95 | 06/06/2024 | 59 |
 Jack Swanson Businessman | Businessman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Buddy Douglas Pyramus | Pyramus | Deceased | 05/10/1929 | 70 | 20/01/2000 | 59 |
 Patty Maloney Thisbe | Thisbe | Deceased | 17/03/1936 | 89 | 31/03/2025 | 52 |
Beecher Martin Agent Skippy | Agent Skippy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Barry Brazell Cab Passenger | Cab Passenger | Living | 15/09/1960 | 66 | — | 28 |
George Kaplan Mr. Dillis | Mr. Dillis | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Bill Welter Waiter | Waiter | Living | 16/07/1948 | 78 | — | 40 |
Joe Candelora Arresting Officer | Arresting Officer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Danny Dillon Booking Officer | Booking Officer | Deceased | 03/08/1922 | 82 | 09/02/2005 | 66 |
Lindsey Alley Patsy | Patsy | Living | 06/12/1977 | 48 | — | 11 |
Phran Gauci Lacy | Lacy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Bill Cordell Carl | Carl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Larry Francer Brad | Brad | Living | 27/10/1957 | 68 | — | 31 |
 Jackie Welch Animal Officer | Animal Officer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Daniel Butler Animal Officer | Animal Officer | Living | 01/01/1951 | 75 | — | 37 |
Antonio Fabrizio Mean-Looking Man | Mean-Looking Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Tony Shepherd Stunt Shopper | Stunt Shopper | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Bob Norris Police Chief Spenks | Police Chief Spenks | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Carmen J. Alexander Police Officer | Police Officer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Miriam P. Saunders Receptionist | Receptionist | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Cyndi Vicino Make-up Artist | Make-up Artist | Deceased | — | — | 25/04/2023 | — |
 Tom Nowicki Crew Member | Crew Member | Living | 17/12/1955 | 70 | — | 33 |
Michael O. Smith Studio Guard | Studio Guard | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jesse Stone Elderly Man | Elderly Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Angelique Walker Girl | Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| Boy | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
| Mom | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
Paul Darby Ticket Agent | Ticket Agent | Deceased | 16/06/1937 | 83 | 22/12/2020 | 51 |
Cynthia Ergenbright Museum Person | Museum Person | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Bob Barnes Controller #1 | Controller #1 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mike Hutchinson Monster | Monster | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Douglas Brush Commander | Commander | Deceased | 12/01/1921 | 83 | 15/09/2004 | 67 |
D. Christian Gottshall Controller #2 | Controller #2 | Deceased | 03/08/1967 | 30 | 29/04/1998 | 21 |
Ray Russell Stage-Hand | Stage-Hand | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Rosa Nevin Businesswoman (uncredited) | Businesswoman (uncredited) | Living | 01/01/1961 | 65 | — | 27 |
Jennifer Peña Granddaughter (uncredited) | Granddaughter (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jon Freda Tourist (uncredited) | Tourist (uncredited) | Living | 28/08/1950 | 76 | — | 38 |