James N. Harrell
Sep 03, 1918 - Feb 01, 2000 (81 years old) in 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.
Known For
Varsity Blues
Murray
The Hot Spot
Elderly Man (as James Harrell)
Lost Angels
Shelby
The Sugarland Express
Mark Fenno
Hope Floats
Harry Calvert
Race with the Devil
Gun Shop Owner
The Good Old Boys
Pierson Phelps
JFK
Sam Holland
Raggedy Man
Ticket Taker
Resurrection
Doc Lurkin
Credits
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A Slipping Down Life 1999Doctor★ 4 -
Varsity Blues 1999Murray★ 6.1 -
Hope Floats 1998Harry Calvert★ 6.4 -
Michael 1996Old Geezer #1★ 5.7 -
A Family Thing 1996Earl Pilcher Sr.★ 6.4 -
The Good Old Boys 1995Pierson Phelps★ 6.7 -
Flesh and Bone 1993Woody★ 6 -
Leap of Faith 1992Ramsey★ 5.8 -
JFK 1991Sam Holland★ 7.6 -
Hoyle Barker★ 3.7 -
The Hot Spot 1990Elderly Man (as James Harrell)★ 6.2 -
Texasville 1990Odessa Oil Man★ 6 -
Pair of Aces 1990Charlie★ 5 -
Lost Angels 1989Shelby★ 6.1 -
Riverbend 1989McBride (as Jim Harrell)★ 4.7 -
Nadine 1987Deacon★ 5.4 -
Cut-Rite Manager★ 5.7 -
The Lone Star Kid 1986★ 5.5 -
Noon Wine 1985Tom Allbright★ NR -
Country 1984Bank Officer, Jim★ 6.4 -
The Dollmaker 1984Old John Miller★ 7.6 -
Raggedy Man 1981Ticket Taker★ 5.3 -
Resurrection 1980Doc Lurkin★ 6.4 -
Urban Cowboy 1980Minister at Gravesite★ 6.4 -
Rhonda Lynn's Father★ 5.8 -
Rolling Thunder 1977Grandpa★ 6.8 -
Outlaw Blues 1977Cop Chauffeur★ 4.2 -
Race with the Devil 1975Gun Shop Owner★ 6.4 -
Farmer★ 6.5 -
Don't Hang Up! 1974Dr. Crawther★ 5.8 -
Mark Fenno★ 6.6 -
Newsman★ 6 -
Paper Moon 1973The Minister★ 7.9 -
Brother Taylor★ 3.9 -
Sam Floyd★ 3.7