James N. Harrell

James N. Harrell

1918-09-03 – 2000-02-01 (age 81) Waco, Texas, USA
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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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JFK
JFK

1991

as Sam Holland

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2

1986

as Cut-Rite Manager

The Hot Spot
The Hot Spot

1990

as Elderly Man (as James Harrell)

Michael
Michael

1996

as Old Geezer #1

Varsity Blues
Varsity Blues

1999

as Murray

Hope Floats
Hope Floats

1998

as Harry Calvert

Paper Moon
Paper Moon

1973

as The Minister

The Sugarland Express
The Sugarland Express

1974

as Mark Fenno

Urban Cowboy
Urban Cowboy

1980

as Minister at Gravesite

Leap of Faith
Leap of Faith

1992

as Ramsey

The Great Waldo Pepper
Rolling Thunder
Rolling Thunder

1977

as Grandpa

Flesh and Bone
Flesh and Bone

1993

as Woody

Lost Angels
Lost Angels

1989

as Shelby

Country
Country

1984

as Bank Officer, Jim

Race with the Devil
Race with the Devil

1975

as Gun Shop Owner

Nadine
Nadine

1987

as Deacon

A Family Thing
A Family Thing

1996

as Earl Pilcher Sr.

Raggedy Man
Raggedy Man

1981

as Ticket Taker

The Good Old Boys
The Good Old Boys

1995

as Pierson Phelps