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