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