James N. Harrell
Actor
Born September 3, 1918 in Waco, Texas, USA
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.
Filmography
A Slipping Down Life
Doctor
Varsity Blues
Murray
Hope Floats
Harry Calvert
Michael
Old Geezer #1
A Family Thing
Earl Pilcher Sr.
The Good Old Boys
Pierson Phelps
Flesh and Bone
Woody
Leap of Faith
Ramsey
JFK
Sam Holland
Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
Hoyle Barker
The Hot Spot
Elderly Man (as James Harrell)
Texasville
Odessa Oil Man
Pair of Aces
Charlie
Lost Angels
Shelby
Riverbend
McBride (as Jim Harrell)
Nadine
Deacon
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Cut-Rite Manager
The Lone Star Kid
Noon Wine
Tom Allbright
Country
Bank Officer, Jim
The Dollmaker
Old John Miller
American Playhouse
Tom Allbright
Raggedy Man
Ticket Taker
Resurrection
Doc Lurkin
Urban Cowboy
Minister at Gravesite
The Whole Shootin' Match
Rhonda Lynn's Father
Rolling Thunder
Grandpa
Outlaw Blues
Cop Chauffeur
Race with the Devil
Gun Shop Owner
The Great Waldo Pepper
Farmer
Don't Hang Up!
Dr. Crawther
The Sugarland Express
Mark Fenno
Houston, We've Got a Problem
Newsman
Paper Moon
The Minister
Encounter with the Unknown
Brother Taylor
A Bullet for Pretty Boy
Sam Floyd