Person Details
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Aliases: James Harrell , James Nelson Harrell
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Waco, Texas, USA
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Movie Involvements: 22
TV Involvements: 0
Most Famous Work
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.
Most Famous Work
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(1991) Sam HollandThe Hot Spot
(1990) Elderly Man (as James Harrell)Urban Cowboy
(1980) Minister at GravesiteRolling Thunder
(1977) GrandpaThe Great Waldo Pepper
(1975) FarmerFlesh and Bone
(1993) WoodyRace with the Devil
(1975) Gun Shop OwnerThe Good Old Boys
(1995) Pierson PhelpsActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Doctor | |
| Murray | ||
| 1998 | Harry Calvert | |
| 1996 | Old Geezer #1 | |
| Earl Pilcher Sr. | ||
| 1995 | Pierson Phelps | |
| 1993 | Woody | |
| 1992 | Ramsey | |
| 1991 | Sam Holland | |
| Hoyle Barker | ||
| 1990 | Elderly Man (as James Harrell) | |
| Odessa Oil Man | ||
| Charlie | ||
| 1989 | Shelby | |
| 1987 | Deacon | |
| 1986 | Cut-Rite Manager | |
| N/A | ||
| 1985 | Tom Allbright | |
| 1984 | Bank Officer, Jim | |
| Old John Miller | ||
| 1981 | Ticket Taker | |
| 1980 | Doc Lurkin | |
| Minister at Gravesite | ||
| 1979 | Rhonda Lynn's Father | |
| 1977 | Grandpa | |
| Cop Chauffeur | ||
| 1975 | Gun Shop Owner | |
| Farmer | ||
| 1974 | Dr. Crawther | |
| Mark Fenno | ||
| Newsman | ||
| 1973 | The Minister | |
| 1972 | Brother Taylor | |
| 1970 | Sam Floyd | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |