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James N. Harrell
Actor

James N. Harrell

3 Sep 1918Born
1 Feb 2000Died
81Age at death
37Credits

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.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 1999A Slipping Down LifeFilm: Doctor
  2. 1999Varsity BluesFilm: Murray
  3. 1998Hope FloatsFilm: Harry Calvert
  4. 1996MichaelFilm: Old Geezer #1
  5. 1996A Family ThingFilm: Earl Pilcher Sr.
  6. 1995The Good Old BoysFilm: Pierson Phelps
  7. 1993Flesh and BoneFilm: Woody
  8. 1992Leap of FaithFilm: Ramsey
  9. 1991JFKFilm: Sam Holland
  10. 1991Wild Texas WindFilm: Lester
  11. 1991Another Pair of Aces: Three of a KindFilm: Hoyle Barker
  12. 1990The Hot SpotFilm: Elderly Man (as James Harrell)
  13. 1990TexasvilleFilm: Odessa Oil Man
  14. 1990Pair of AcesFilm: Charlie
  15. 1989Lost AngelsFilm: Shelby
  16. 1989RiverbendFilm: McBride (as Jim Harrell)
  17. 1987NadineFilm: Deacon
  18. 1986The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2Film: Cut-Rite Manager
  19. 1986The Lone Star KidFilm
  20. 1985Noon WineFilm: Tom Allbright
  21. 1984CountryFilm: Bank Officer, Jim
  22. 1984The DollmakerFilm: Old John Miller
  23. 1982American PlayhouseSeries: Tom Allbright (1 episode)
  24. 1981Raggedy ManFilm: Ticket Taker
  25. 1980ResurrectionFilm: Doc Lurkin
  26. 1980Urban CowboyFilm: Minister at Gravesite
  27. 1979The Whole Shootin' MatchFilm: Rhonda Lynn's Father
  28. 1977Rolling ThunderFilm: Grandpa
  29. 1977Outlaw BluesFilm: Cop Chauffeur
  30. 1975Race with the DevilFilm: Gun Shop Owner
  31. 1975The Great Waldo PepperFilm: Farmer
  32. 1974Don't Hang Up!Film: Dr. Crawther
  33. 1974The Sugarland ExpressFilm: Mark Fenno
  34. 1974Houston, We've Got a ProblemFilm: Newsman
  35. 1973Paper MoonFilm: The Minister
  36. 1972Encounter with the UnknownFilm: Brother Taylor
  37. 1970A Bullet for Pretty BoyFilm: Sam Floyd

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