
Also known as: James Harrell, James Nelson Harrell
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.
Acting
September 3, 1918
February 1, 2000
81 years old
Waco, Texas, USA
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Varsity Blues
Murray

A Slipping Down Life
Doctor

Hope Floats
Harry Calvert

A Family Thing
Earl Pilcher Sr.

Michael
Old Geezer #1

The Good Old Boys
Pierson Phelps

Flesh and Bone
Woody

Leap of Faith
Ramsey

Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
Hoyle Barker

JFK
Sam Holland

Pair of Aces
Charlie

The Hot Spot
Elderly Man (as James Harrell)

Texasville
Odessa Oil Man

Lost Angels
Shelby

Riverbend
McBride (as Jim Harrell)

Nadine
Deacon

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Cut-Rite Manager

The Lone Star Kid

Noon Wine
Tom Allbright

The Dollmaker
Old John Miller

Country
Bank Officer, Jim

American Playhouse
Tom Allbright

Raggedy Man
Ticket Taker

Urban Cowboy
Minister at Gravesite

Resurrection
Doc Lurkin

The Whole Shootin' Match
Rhonda Lynn's Father

Outlaw Blues
Cop Chauffeur

Rolling Thunder
Grandpa

Race with the Devil
Gun Shop Owner

The Great Waldo Pepper
Farmer

Houston, We've Got a Problem
Newsman

Don't Hang Up!
Dr. Crawther

The Sugarland Express
Mark Fenno

Paper Moon
The Minister

Encounter with the Unknown
Brother Taylor

A Bullet for Pretty Boy
Sam Floyd