
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.
Born: September 3, 1918 · Waco, Texas, USA
Filmography (28)

A Slipping Down Life
1999
Actor: Doctor

Varsity Blues
1999
Actor: Murray

Hope Floats
1998
Actor: Harry Calvert

Michael
1996
Actor: Old Geezer #1

A Family Thing
1996
Actor: Earl Pilcher Sr.

The Good Old Boys
1995
Actor: Pierson Phelps

Flesh and Bone
1993
Actor: Woody

Leap of Faith
1992
Actor: Ramsey

JFK
1991
Actor: Sam Holland

The Hot Spot
1990
Actor: Elderly Man (as Ja…

Texasville
1990
Actor: Odessa Oil Man

Lost Angels
1989
Actor: Shelby

Nadine
1987
Actor: Deacon

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
1986
Actor: Cut-Rite Manager

Country
1984
Actor: Bank Officer, Jim

The Dollmaker
1984
Actor: Old John Miller

Raggedy Man
1981
Actor: Ticket Taker

Resurrection
1980
Actor: Doc Lurkin

Urban Cowboy
1980
Actor: Minister at Graves…

The Whole Shootin' Match
1979
Actor: Rhonda Lynn's Fath…

Rolling Thunder
1977
Actor: Grandpa

Race with the Devil
1975
Actor: Gun Shop Owner

The Great Waldo Pepper
1975
Actor: Farmer

Don't Hang Up!
1974
Actor: Dr. Crawther

The Sugarland Express
1974
Actor: Mark Fenno

Paper Moon
1973
Actor: The Minister

Encounter with the Unknown
1972
Actor: Brother Taylor

A Bullet for Pretty Boy
1970
Actor: Sam Floyd
