Acting · Waco, Texas, USA · Born September 3, 1918
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.
MovieA Slipping Down Life
1999
as Doctor
MovieVarsity Blues
1999
as Murray
MovieHope Floats
1998
as Harry Calvert
MovieMichael
1996
as Old Geezer #1
MovieA Family Thing
1996
as Earl Pilcher Sr.
MovieThe Good Old Boys
1995
as Pierson Phelps
MovieFlesh and Bone
1993
as Woody
MovieLeap of Faith
1992
as Ramsey
MovieJFK
1991
as Sam Holland
MovieAnother Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
1991
as Hoyle Barker
MovieThe Hot Spot
1990
as Elderly Man (as James Harrell)
MovieTexasville
1990
as Odessa Oil Man
MoviePair of Aces
1990
as Charlie
MovieLost Angels
1989
as Shelby
MovieRiverbend
1989
as McBride (as Jim Harrell)
MovieNadine
1987
as Deacon
MovieThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
1986
as Cut-Rite Manager
MovieThe Lone Star Kid
1986
MovieNoon Wine
1985
as Tom Allbright
MovieCountry
1984
as Bank Officer, Jim
MovieThe Dollmaker
1984
as Old John Miller
TVAmerican Playhouse
1982
as Tom Allbright
MovieRaggedy Man
1981
as Ticket Taker
MovieResurrection
1980
as Doc Lurkin
MovieUrban Cowboy
1980
as Minister at Gravesite
MovieThe Whole Shootin' Match
1979
as Rhonda Lynn's Father
MovieRolling Thunder
1977
as Grandpa
MovieOutlaw Blues
1977
as Cop Chauffeur
MovieRace with the Devil
1975
as Gun Shop Owner
MovieThe Great Waldo Pepper
1975
as Farmer
MovieDon't Hang Up!
1974
as Dr. Crawther
MovieThe Sugarland Express
1974
as Mark Fenno
MovieHouston, We've Got a Problem
1974
as Newsman
MoviePaper Moon
1973
as The Minister
MovieEncounter with the Unknown
1972
as Brother Taylor
MovieA Bullet for Pretty Boy
1970
as Sam Floyd
