James N. Harrell
Actor
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.
Filmography
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
as Cut-Rite Manager 1986
Paper Moon
as The Minister 1973
Michael
as Old Geezer #1 1996
Hope Floats
as Harry Calvert 1998
Varsity Blues
as Murray 1999
The Sugarland Express
as Mark Fenno 1974
The Hot Spot
as Elderly Man (as James Harrell) 1990
Urban Cowboy
as Minister at Gravesite 1980
Rolling Thunder
as Grandpa 1977
Leap of Faith
as Ramsey 1992
Race with the Devil
as Gun Shop Owner 1975
Flesh and Bone
as Woody 1993
The Great Waldo Pepper
as Farmer 1975
Nadine
as Deacon 1987
A Family Thing
as Earl Pilcher Sr. 1996
Texasville
as Odessa Oil Man 1990