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.
Acted in 37
1990s
- 1999
A Slipping Down Life
Doctor
- 1998
- 1996
- 1995
The Good Old Boys
Pierson Phelps
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
Wild Texas Wind
Lester
Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
Hoyle Barker
- 1990
Texasville
Odessa Oil Man
Pair of Aces
Charlie
1980s
- 1989
Lost Angels
Shelby
Riverbend
McBride (as Jim Harrell)
- 1987
Nadine
Deacon
- 1986
- 1985
Noon Wine
Tom Allbright
- 1984
Country
Bank Officer, Jim
The Dollmaker
Old John Miller
- 1982
- 1981
Raggedy Man
Ticket Taker
- 1980
Resurrection
Doc Lurkin
1970s
- 1979
The Whole Shootin' Match
Rhonda Lynn's Father
- 1977
Outlaw Blues
Cop Chauffeur
- 1975
- 1974
Don't Hang Up!
Dr. Crawther
Houston, We've Got a Problem
Newsman
- 1973
- 1972
Encounter with the Unknown
Brother Taylor
- 1970
A Bullet for Pretty Boy
Sam Floyd
