James N. Harrell
Biography
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.
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Movies (35)
A Slipping Down Life
as Doctor
1999
Varsity Blues
as Murray
1999
Hope Floats
as Harry Calvert
1998
Michael
as Old Geezer #1
1996
A Family Thing
as Earl Pilcher Sr.
1996
The Good Old Boys
as Pierson Phelps
1995
Flesh and Bone
as Woody
1993
Leap of Faith
as Ramsey
1992
JFK
as Sam Holland
1991
Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
as Hoyle Barker
1991
The Hot Spot
as Elderly Man (as James Harrell)
1990
Texasville
as Odessa Oil Man
1990
Pair of Aces
as Charlie
1990
Lost Angels
as Shelby
1989
Riverbend
as McBride (as Jim Harrell)
1989
Nadine
as Deacon
1987
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
as Cut-Rite Manager
1986
The Lone Star Kid
1986
Noon Wine
as Tom Allbright
1985
Country
as Bank Officer, Jim
1984
The Dollmaker
as Old John Miller
1984
Raggedy Man
as Ticket Taker
1981
Resurrection
as Doc Lurkin
1980
Urban Cowboy
as Minister at Gravesite
1980
The Whole Shootin' Match
as Rhonda Lynn's Father
1979
Rolling Thunder
as Grandpa
1977
Outlaw Blues
as Cop Chauffeur
1977
Race with the Devil
as Gun Shop Owner
1975
The Great Waldo Pepper
as Farmer
1975
Don't Hang Up!
as Dr. Crawther
1974
The Sugarland Express
as Mark Fenno
1974
Houston, We've Got a Problem
as Newsman
1974
Paper Moon
as The Minister
1973
Encounter with the Unknown
as Brother Taylor
1972
A Bullet for Pretty Boy
as Sam Floyd
1970