James N. Harrell

Acting

James N. Harrell

Born
Died
(aged 81)
Birthplace
Waco, Texas, USA
Credits
37 titles

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.

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 37

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