James N. Harrell
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 3, 1918
- Died
- February 1, 2000
- Birthplace
- Waco, Texas, USA
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 Part 2 1986
as Cut-Rite Manager
The Lone Star Kid 1986
Actor
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
Urban Cowboy 1980
as Minister at Gravesite
The Whole Shootin' Match 1979
as Rhonda Lynn's Father
Rolling Thunder 1977
as Grandpa
Outlaw Blues 1977
as Cop Chauffeur
Race with the Devil 1975
as Gun Shop Owner
The Great Waldo Pepper 1975
as Farmer
Don't Hang Up! 1974
as Dr. Crawther
The Sugarland Express 1974
as Mark Fenno
Houston, We've Got a Problem 1974
as Newsman
Paper Moon 1973
as The Minister
Encounter with the Unknown 1972
as Brother Taylor
A Bullet for Pretty Boy 1970
as Sam Floyd
Credits from TMDB.