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
Cast Credits
A Slipping Down Life
Character: Doctor
MOVIE • 1999
Varsity Blues
Character: Murray
MOVIE • 1999
Hope Floats
Character: Harry Calvert
MOVIE • 1998
Michael
Character: Old Geezer #1
MOVIE • 1996
A Family Thing
Character: Earl Pilcher Sr.
MOVIE • 1996
The Good Old Boys
Character: Pierson Phelps
MOVIE • 1995
Flesh and Bone
Character: Woody
MOVIE • 1993
Leap of Faith
Character: Ramsey
MOVIE • 1992
JFK
Character: Sam Holland
MOVIE • 1991
Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
Character: Hoyle Barker
MOVIE • 1991
The Hot Spot
Character: Elderly Man (as James Harrell)
MOVIE • 1990
Texasville
Character: Odessa Oil Man
MOVIE • 1990
Pair of Aces
Character: Charlie
MOVIE • 1990
Lost Angels
Character: Shelby
MOVIE • 1989
Nadine
Character: Deacon
MOVIE • 1987
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Character: Cut-Rite Manager
MOVIE • 1986
The Lone Star Kid
Character:
MOVIE • 1986
Noon Wine
Character: Tom Allbright
MOVIE • 1985
Country
Character: Bank Officer, Jim
MOVIE • 1984
The Dollmaker
Character: Old John Miller
MOVIE • 1984