1990’s “Ernest Goes to Jail,” 1991’s “Ernest Scared Stupid” and 1994’s “Ernest Goes to School.” Within the “Ernest” franchise, Varney played the title character Ernest P.

He played a gas station attendant. He went on to recur as the character Bobby in Ernest Saves Christmas, Ernest Goes to Jail, Ernest Scared Stupid and Ernest Goes to School.

Bill Byrge, who played Bobby in the Ernest films, has passed away at 92. Known for his humor and kindness, Byrge started acting in 1985 and appeared in several Ernest movies before returning to ...

Bill Byrge, best known for his role as Bobby in various Ernest P. Worrell movies and TV series, has died at the age of 92. Byrge's cousin Sharon Chapman shared the news of his passing in a ...

“He was the ‘Bobby’ character in several Ernest movies with Jim Varney. I always teased him of being a ‘star’ in our family,” she continued. Bill Byrge, best known for playing Bobby in ...