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James N. Harrell

Actor
Born September 3, 1918Died February 1, 2000 (81 years)
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.
Movies & Shows on Plex
  • The Dollmaker
  • Encounter with the Unknown
  • Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
Known For
  • Paper Moon
  • The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
  • A Family Thing
  • Don't Hang Up
  • Encounter with the Unknown
  • The Whole Shootin' Match
  • Lone Star Kid

Filmography

1999
1999
Varsity Blues · as Murray
1998
Hope Floats · as Harry Calvert
1996
Michael · as Old Geezer #1
1996
Carried Away · as Pastor
1996
A Family Thing · as Earl Pilcher Sr.
1996
A Promise to Carolyn · as Mr. Giles
1995
Wishbone (TV Series) · as Ezra Knutson
1995
The Good Old Boys · as Pierson Phelps
1994
Shadows of Desire · as Bank Manager
1993
Flesh and Bone · as Woody
1993
Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series) · as Nathan Hopkins
1992
Leap of Faith · as Ramsey
1991
JFK · as Sam Holland
1991
Wild Texas Wind · as Lester
1991
1990
The Hot Spot · as Elderly Man (as James Harrell)
1990
Texasville · as Odessa Oil Man
1990
Pair of Aces · as Charlie
1989
Lost Angels · as Shelby
1989
Riverbend · as Mcbride
1987
Nadine · as Deacon
1986
1986
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 · as Cut-Rite Manager
1986
1984
Country · as Bank Officer, Jim
1984
The Dollmaker · as Old John Miller
1984
Celebrity (1984) (TV Series) · as Dr. Taler
1981
Raggedy Man · as Ticket Taker
1981
Murder in Texas · as Minister
1980
American Playhouse (TV Series) · as Tom Allbright
1980
Resurrection · as Doc Lurkin
1980
Urban Cowboy · as Minister At Gravesite
1979
The Chisholms (TV Series) · as Doc Simpson
1978
Dallas (TV Series) · as Justice Of The Peace
1978
The Whole Shootin' Match · as Rhonda Lynn's Father
1977
Rolling Thunder · as Grandpa
1977
1977
Outlaw Blues · as Cop Chauffeur
1976
A Small Town in Texas · as Old Codger
1975
Mackintosh and T.J. · as Doolen
1975
Race with the Devil · as Gun Shop Owner
1975
1974
The Sugarland Express · as Mark Fenno
1974
Don't Hang Up · as Dr. Crawther
1974
1973
Paper Moon · as The Minister
1972
1970
A Bullet for Pretty Boy · as Sam Floyd

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