James N. Harrell
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.
Filmography
A Slipping Down Life
1999
as Doctor
Varsity Blues
1999
as Murray
Hope Floats
1998
as Harry Calvert
Michael
1996
as Old Geezer #1
A Family Thing
1996
as Earl Pilcher Sr.
The Good Old Boys
1995
as Pierson Phelps
Flesh and Bone
1993
as Woody
Leap of Faith
1992
as Ramsey
JFK
1991
as Sam Holland
Wild Texas Wind
1991
as Lester
Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
1991
as Hoyle Barker
The Hot Spot
1990
as Elderly Man (as James Harrell)
Texasville
1990
as Odessa Oil Man
Pair of Aces
1990
as Charlie
Lost Angels
1989
as Shelby
Riverbend
1989
as McBride (as Jim Harrell)
Nadine
1987
as Deacon
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
1986
as Cut-Rite Manager
The Lone Star Kid
1986
Noon Wine
1985
as Tom Allbright
Country
1984
as Bank Officer, Jim
The Dollmaker
1984
as Old John Miller
Raggedy Man
1981
as Ticket Taker
Resurrection
1980
as Doc Lurkin