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.
Movies & TV Shows
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JFK (1991) — Sam Holland
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) — Cut-Rite Manager
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Paper Moon (1973) — The Minister
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Michael (1996) — Old Geezer #1
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Hope Floats (1998) — Harry Calvert
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Varsity Blues (1999) — Murray
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The Sugarland Express (1974) — Mark Fenno
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The Hot Spot (1990) — Elderly Man (as James Harrell)
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Urban Cowboy (1980) — Minister at Gravesite
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Rolling Thunder (1977) — Grandpa
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Leap of Faith (1992) — Ramsey
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Race with the Devil (1975) — Gun Shop Owner
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Flesh and Bone (1993) — Woody
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The Great Waldo Pepper (1975) — Farmer
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Nadine (1987) — Deacon
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A Family Thing (1996) — Earl Pilcher Sr.
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Texasville (1990) — Odessa Oil Man
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Resurrection (1980) — Doc Lurkin
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Raggedy Man (1981) — Ticket Taker
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Country (1984) — Bank Officer, Jim
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A Slipping Down Life (1999) — Doctor
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Encounter with the Unknown (1972) — Brother Taylor
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The Dollmaker (1984) — Old John Miller
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Lost Angels (1989) — Shelby
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The Whole Shootin' Match (1979) — Rhonda Lynn's Father
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Don't Hang Up! (1974) — Dr. Crawther
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The Good Old Boys (1995) — Pierson Phelps
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American Playhouse (1982) — Tom Allbright
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A Bullet for Pretty Boy (1970) — Sam Floyd
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Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind (1991) — Hoyle Barker
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Outlaw Blues (1977) — Cop Chauffeur
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Riverbend (1989) — McBride (as Jim Harrell)
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Pair of Aces (1990) — Charlie
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The Lone Star Kid (1986)
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Houston, We've Got a Problem (1974) — Newsman
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Noon Wine (1985) — Tom Allbright