Known for his humor and kindness, Byrge started acting in 1985 and appeared in several Ernest movies before returning to his librarian job. He is remembered fondly by family and fans alike.

Character actor Bill Byrge, best known for appearing alongside Jim Varney in the Ernest films, has passed away. According Byrge's cousin, Sharon Chapman (via Facebook), Byrge died on Thursday, Jan. 9.

“He was the ‘Bobby’ character in several Ernest movies with Jim Varney ... before he focused on acting full time in the 1990s. During a 2021 interview on the Appalachian Channel with ...

He was the 'Bobby' character in several Ernest movies with Jim Varney ... So began a long partnership between the two, which included the 1988 film Ernest Saves Christmas and TV show, Hey, Vern, It’s ...

There's a great assortment of movies releasing this weekend, including the Robbie Williams biopic Better Man & Den of Thieves 2: Pantera starring Gerard Butler. Celebs houses burned in L.A. fires ...

"He was a beautiful soul who made people laugh without even trying. He was the 'Bobby' character in several Ernest movies with Jim Varney. I always teased him of being a 'star' in our family.

Bill Byrge, an actor recognizable from his work in the Ernest movies, died on Thursday ... earned film credits in Ernest Saves Christmas (1988), Ernest Goes To Jail (1990), Ernest Scared Stupid ...