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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
A Bullet for Pretty Boy
as Sam Floyd
1970
Raggedy Man
as Ticket Taker
1981
Race with the Devil
as Gun Shop Owner
1975
Urban Cowboy
as Minister at Gravesite
1980
The Good Old Boys
as Pierson Phelps
1995
Lost Angels
as Shelby
1989
The Dollmaker
as Old John Miller
1984
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
as Cut-Rite Manager
1986
Flesh and Bone
as Woody
1993
Resurrection
as Doc Lurkin
1980
Country
as Bank Officer, Jim
1984
The Whole Shootin' Match
as Rhonda Lynn's Father
1979
Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
as Hoyle Barker
1991
Houston, We've Got a Problem
as Newsman
1974
Leap of Faith
as Ramsey
1992
Pair of Aces
as Charlie
1990
JFK
as Sam Holland
1991
Paper Moon
as The Minister
1973
Don't Hang Up!
as Dr. Crawther
1974
The Lone Star Kid
1986