James N. Harrell
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Acting Credits
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 th...
Known For
Filmography
Varsity Blues
1999
as Murray
A Slipping Down Life
1999
as Doctor
Hope Floats
1998
as Harry Calvert
A Family Thing
1996
as Earl Pilcher Sr.
Michael
1996
as Old Geezer #1
The Good Old Boys
1995
as Pierson Phelps
Flesh and Bone
1993
as Woody
Leap of Faith
1992
as Ramsey
Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
1991
as Hoyle Barker
JFK
1991
as Sam Holland
Wild Texas Wind
1991
as Lester
Pair of Aces
1990
as Charlie
The Hot Spot
1990
as Elderly Man (as James Harrell)
Texasville
1990
as Odessa Oil Man
Lost Angels
1989
as Shelby
Riverbend
1989
as McBride (as Jim Harrell)
Nadine
1987
as Deacon
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2
1986
as Cut-Rite Manager
The Lone Star Kid
1986
Noon Wine
1985
as Tom Allbright
The Dollmaker
1984
as Old John Miller
Country
1984
as Bank Officer, Jim
American Playhouse
1982
as Tom Allbright
Raggedy Man
1981
as Ticket Taker
Urban Cowboy
1980
as Minister at Gravesite
Resurrection
1980
as Doc Lurkin
The Whole Shootin' Match
1979
as Rhonda Lynn's Father
Outlaw Blues
1977
as Cop Chauffeur
Rolling Thunder
1977
as Grandpa
Race with the Devil
1975
as Gun Shop Owner
The Great Waldo Pepper
1975
as Farmer
Houston, We've Got a Problem
1974
as Newsman
Don't Hang Up!
1974
as Dr. Crawther
The Sugarland Express
1974
as Mark Fenno
Paper Moon
1973
as The Minister
Encounter with the Unknown
1972
as Brother Taylor
A Bullet for Pretty Boy
1970
as Sam Floyd