
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.
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Varsity Blues
1999
Hope Floats
1998
Michael
1996
A Family Thing
1996
Flesh and Bone
1993
Leap of Faith
1992
JFK
1991
The Hot Spot
1990
Texasville
1990
Pair of Aces
1990
Lost Angels
1989
Riverbend
1989
Nadine
1987
Noon Wine
1985
Country
1984
The Dollmaker
1984
Raggedy Man
1981
Resurrection
1980
Urban Cowboy
1980
Rolling Thunder
1977
Outlaw Blues
1977
Don't Hang Up!
1974
Paper Moon
1973


































