7.6
Movie
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
7.6
Movie
5.7
Movie
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2
7.9
Movie
Paper Moon
5.7
Movie
Michael
6.5
Movie
Hope Floats
6.2
Movie
Varsity Blues
6.6
Movie
The Sugarland Express
6.3
Movie
The Hot Spot
6.5
Movie
Urban Cowboy
6.8
Movie
Rolling Thunder
5.8
Movie
Leap of Faith
6.4
Movie
Race with the Devil
6.0
Movie
Flesh and Bone
6.6
Movie
The Great Waldo Pepper
5.4
Movie
Nadine
6.6
Movie
A Family Thing
6.1
Movie
Texasville
6.5
Movie
Resurrection
Acting credits 37
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |