JAMES N. HARRELL

James N. Harrell
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: September 3, 1918
Deathday: February 1, 2000
Place of Birth: Waco, Texas, USA
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.
Notable work
Filmography
Starring
1999·
A Slipping Down LifeDoctor
1999·
Varsity BluesMurray
1998·
Hope FloatsHarry Calvert
1996·
MichaelOld Geezer #1
1996·
A Family ThingEarl Pilcher Sr.
1995·
The Good Old BoysPierson Phelps
1993·
Flesh and BoneWoody
1992·
Leap of FaithRamsey
1991·
JFKSam Holland
Hoyle Barker
1990·
TexasvilleOdessa Oil Man
1990·
The Hot SpotElderly Man (as James Harrell)
1990·
Pair of AcesCharlie
1989·
RiverbendMcBride (as Jim Harrell)
1989·
Lost AngelsShelby
1987·
NadineDeacon
1986·
The Lone Star KidCut-Rite Manager
1985·
Noon WineTom Allbright
1984·
CountryBank Officer, Jim
1984·
The DollmakerOld John Miller
1981·
Raggedy ManTicket Taker
1980·
ResurrectionDoc Lurkin
1980·
Urban CowboyMinister at Gravesite
Rhonda Lynn's Father
1977·
Rolling ThunderGrandpa
1977·
Outlaw BluesCop Chauffeur
Farmer
1975·
Race with the DevilGun Shop Owner
Mark Fenno
1974·
Don't Hang Up!Dr. Crawther
Newsman
1973·
Paper MoonThe Minister
Brother Taylor
Sam Floyd