James N. Harrell

Acting

James N. Harrell

Born September 3, 1918Waco, Texas, USA35 credits

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.

Known For

Filmography

Varsity Blues
1999Varsity Blues
as MurrayMovie
Hope Floats
1998Hope Floats
as Harry CalvertMovie
Michael
1996Michael
as Old Geezer #1Movie
A Family Thing
1996A Family Thing
as Earl Pilcher Sr.Movie
The Good Old Boys
1995The Good Old Boys
as Pierson PhelpsMovie
Flesh and Bone
1993Flesh and Bone
as WoodyMovie
Leap of Faith
1992Leap of Faith
as RamseyMovie
JFK
1991JFK
as Sam HollandMovie
The Hot Spot
1990The Hot Spot
as Elderly Man (as James Harrell)Movie
Texasville
1990Texasville
as Odessa Oil ManMovie
Pair of Aces
1990Pair of Aces
as CharlieMovie
Lost Angels
1989Lost Angels
as ShelbyMovie
Riverbend
1989Riverbend
as McBride (as Jim Harrell)Movie
Nadine
1987Nadine
as DeaconMovie
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
1986The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
as Cut-Rite ManagerMovie
Noon Wine
1985Noon Wine
as Tom AllbrightMovie
Country
1984Country
as Bank Officer, JimMovie
The Dollmaker
1984The Dollmaker
as Old John MillerMovie
Raggedy Man
1981Raggedy Man
as Ticket TakerMovie
Resurrection
1980Resurrection
as Doc LurkinMovie
Urban Cowboy
1980Urban Cowboy
as Minister at GravesiteMovie
The Whole Shootin' Match
1979The Whole Shootin' Match
as Rhonda Lynn's FatherMovie
Rolling Thunder
1977Rolling Thunder
as GrandpaMovie
Outlaw Blues
1977Outlaw Blues
as Cop ChauffeurMovie
Race with the Devil
1975Race with the Devil
as Gun Shop OwnerMovie
Don't Hang Up!
1974Don't Hang Up!
as Dr. CrawtherMovie
The Sugarland Express
1974The Sugarland Express
as Mark FennoMovie
Paper Moon
1973Paper Moon
as The MinisterMovie
Encounter with the Unknown
1972Encounter with the Unknown
as Brother TaylorMovie