James N. Harrell
Acting
James Nelson Harrell was an American actor with a career spanning several decades. He graduated from Baylor University and held a Master's Degree in Drama from Trinity University. Harrell studied acting at the original Baylor Theater with Paul Baker in the 1930s and, in 1940, was invited to join Michael Chekhov's Acting Studio in Ridgefield, Connecticut. He appeared in films such as Michael (1996) and The Green Mile (1999). Harrell's extensive work in theater and film left a lasting impact on the acting community.
Known for
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movieVarsity Blues
1999
Murray
movieHope Floats
1998
Harry Calvert
movieMichael
1996
Old Geezer #1
movieA Family Thing
1996
Earl Pilcher Sr.
movieThe Good Old Boys
1995
Pierson Phelps
movieLeap of Faith
1992
Ramsey
movieJFK
1991
Sam Holland
movieAnother Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
1991
Hoyle Barker
movieThe Hot Spot
1990
Elderly Man (as James Harrell)
movieTexasville
1990
Odessa Oil Man
moviePair of Aces
1990
Charlie
movieLost Angels
1989
Shelby
movieRiverbend
1989
McBride (as Jim Harrell)
movieNadine
1987
Deacon
movieThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
1986
Cut-Rite Manager
movieNoon Wine
1985
Tom Allbright
movieCountry
1984
Bank Officer, Jim
movieThe Dollmaker
1984
Old John Miller
tvAmerican Playhouse
1982
Tom Allbright
movieRaggedy Man
1981
Ticket Taker
movieResurrection
1980
Doc Lurkin
movieUrban Cowboy
1980
Minister at Gravesite
movieThe Whole Shootin' Match
1979
Rhonda Lynn's Father
movieRolling Thunder
1977
Grandpa
movieOutlaw Blues
1977
Cop Chauffeur
movieRace with the Devil
1975
Gun Shop Owner
movieDon't Hang Up!
1974
Dr. Crawther
movieThe Sugarland Express
1974
Mark Fenno
moviePaper Moon
1973
The Minister
movieEncounter with the Unknown
1972
Brother Taylor
movieA Bullet for Pretty Boy
1970
Sam Floyd