James N. Harrell
Acting Born Sep 3, 1918 Waco, Texas, USA 24 credits
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.
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Full filmography
- The Hot Spot (1990) as Elderly Man (as James Harrell)
- JFK (1991) as Sam Holland
- Paper Moon (1973) as The Minister
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) as Cut-Rite Manager
- Hope Floats (1998) as Harry Calvert
- Varsity Blues (1999) as Murray
- Michael (1996) as Old Geezer #1
- Urban Cowboy (1980) as Minister at Gravesite
- The Sugarland Express (1974) as Mark Fenno
- Leap of Faith (1992) as Ramsey
- Rolling Thunder (1977) as Grandpa
- Flesh and Bone (1993) as Woody
- The Great Waldo Pepper (1975) as Farmer
- Nadine (1987) as Deacon
- Race with the Devil (1975) as Gun Shop Owner
- Raggedy Man (1981) as Ticket Taker
- A Family Thing (1996) as Earl Pilcher Sr.
- The Dollmaker (1984) as Old John Miller
- Noon Wine (1985) as Tom Allbright
- Lost Angels (1989) as Shelby
- Resurrection (1980) as Doc Lurkin
- Texasville (1990) as Odessa Oil Man
- Country (1984) as Bank Officer, Jim
- Pair of Aces (1990) as Charlie