Ernest, a name many recognize from iconic television commercial and movie appearances, is making his way onto the screen ...

The Oklahoma native broke out in TV variety shows before starring in ‘Mississippi Burning,’ ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ and more ...

Actor, comedian, painter, and illustrator Gailard Sartain passed away on Tuesday in his hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma, TMZ ...

Actor Gailard Sartain, remembered for his comedic roles in films and shows such the Ernest movies and Hee Haw, has died.

Actor Gailard Sartain, known for his roles in Hee Haw and the Ernest franchise, died at the age of 78 on June 19, 2025.

The pride of Tulsa also showed up in three Ernest movies, played The Big Bopper in ‘The Buddy Holly Story’ and did nine films ...

Growing up, I watched the various Ernest movies more than any young kid should. From the days of catching Ernest Scared Stupid on cable to being gifted a copy of Ernest Goes to Camp on VHS to ...

Known for his roles in films like "The Outsiders," "Fried Green Tomatoes" and three "Ernest" movies, the Tulsan died Thursday ...

Bill Byrge, an actor recognizable from his work in the Ernest movies, died on Thursday (Jan. 9), TMZ reports. He was 92. While no cause of death has been disclosed yet, the late actor’s cousin ...

Bill Byrge, who was best known for appearing in the series of “Ernest” movies, has died at 92. His cousin, Sharon Chapman, announced the news on her Facebook page on Thursday. “My cousin ...

Growing up, I watched the various Ernest movies more than any young kid should. From the days of catching Ernest Scared Stupid on cable to being gifted a copy of Ernest Goes to Camp on VHS to ...