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