Ernest O'Donnell

Ernest O'Donnell is an American actor who is known for his roles in various Kevin Smith films, most notably Clerks. O'Donnell was the best friend of writer/director/actor Kevin Smith in high school. They had a brief falling out after graduation, but have been close friends since then. Ernest O'Donnell has appeared in a number of Smith’s films. His most notable role is the part of Rick Derris in Clerks, though he was originally intended to play the part of Dante Hicks.