James N. Harrell
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
The Hot Spot
JFK
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Hope Floats
Paper Moon
Urban Cowboy
The Sugarland Express
Michael
All Movies (35)
- A Slipping Down Life1999 · as Doctor
- Varsity Blues1999 · as Murray
- Hope Floats1998 · as Harry Calvert
- Michael1996 · as Old Geezer #1
- A Family Thing1996 · as Earl Pilcher Sr.
- The Good Old Boys1995 · as Pierson Phelps
- Flesh and Bone1993 · as Woody
- Leap of Faith1992 · as Ramsey
- JFK1991 · as Sam Holland
- Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind1991 · as Hoyle Barker
- The Hot Spot1990 · as Elderly Man (as James Harrell)
- Texasville1990 · as Odessa Oil Man
- Pair of Aces1990 · as Charlie
- Lost Angels1989 · as Shelby
- Riverbend1989 · as McBride (as Jim Harrell)
- Nadine1987 · as Deacon
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 21986 · as Cut-Rite Manager
- The Lone Star Kid1986
- Noon Wine1985 · as Tom Allbright
- Country1984 · as Bank Officer, Jim
- The Dollmaker1984 · as Old John Miller
- Raggedy Man1981 · as Ticket Taker
- Resurrection1980 · as Doc Lurkin
- Urban Cowboy1980 · as Minister at Gravesite
- The Whole Shootin' Match1979 · as Rhonda Lynn's Father
- Rolling Thunder1977 · as Grandpa
- Outlaw Blues1977 · as Cop Chauffeur
- Race with the Devil1975 · as Gun Shop Owner
- The Great Waldo Pepper1975 · as Farmer
- Don't Hang Up!1974 · as Dr. Crawther
- The Sugarland Express1974 · as Mark Fenno
- Houston, We've Got a Problem1974 · as Newsman
- Paper Moon1973 · as The Minister
- Encounter with the Unknown1972 · as Brother Taylor
- A Bullet for Pretty Boy1970 · as Sam Floyd