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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.
The roles that explain the career.
28 credits across 1 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | A Slipping Down Life | Doctor | Film |
| 1999 | Varsity Blues | Murray | Film |
| 1998 | Hope Floats | Harry Calvert | Film |
| 1996 | Michael | Old Geezer #1 | Film |
| 1996 | A Family Thing | Earl Pilcher Sr. | Film |
| 1993 | Flesh and Bone | Woody | Film |
| 1992 | Leap of Faith | Ramsey | Film |
| 1990 | Pair of Aces | Charlie | Film |
| 1990 | Texasville | Odessa Oil Man | Film |
| 1990 | The Hot Spot | Elderly Man (as James Harrell) | Film |
| 1989 | Lost Angels | Shelby | Film |
| 1989 | Riverbend | McBride (as Jim Harrell) | Film |
| 1987 | Nadine | Deacon | Film |
| 1986 | The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 | Cut-Rite Manager | Film |
| 1984 | The Dollmaker | Old John Miller | Film |
| 1984 | Country | Bank Officer, Jim | Film |
| 1981 | Raggedy Man | Ticket Taker | Film |
| 1980 | Resurrection | Doc Lurkin | Film |
| 1979 | The Whole Shootin' Match | Rhonda Lynn's Father | Film |
| 1977 | Rolling Thunder | Grandpa | Film |
| 1977 | Outlaw Blues | Cop Chauffeur | Film |
| 1975 | The Great Waldo Pepper | Farmer | Film |
| 1975 | Race with the Devil | Gun Shop Owner | Film |
| 1974 | Don't Hang Up! | Dr. Crawther | Film |
| 1974 | The Sugarland Express | Mark Fenno | Film |
| 1973 | Paper Moon | The Minister | Film |
| 1972 | Encounter with the Unknown | Brother Taylor | Film |
| 1970 | A Bullet for Pretty Boy | Sam Floyd | Film |
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