About
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.
Known for
American PlayhouseSeries • 1982
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2Movie • 1986
JFKMovie • 1991
The Hot SpotMovie • 1990
Hope FloatsMovie • 1998
Flesh and BoneMovie • 1993
MichaelMovie • 1996
Paper MoonMovie • 1973
Varsity BluesMovie • 1999
The Sugarland ExpressMovie • 1974
Race with the DevilMovie • 1975
Leap of FaithMovie • 1992
Urban CowboyMovie • 1980
A Family ThingMovie • 1996
Raggedy ManMovie • 1981
The Great Waldo PepperMovie • 1975
TexasvilleMovie • 1990
ResurrectionMovie • 1980
NadineMovie • 1987
Rolling ThunderMovie • 1977
CountryMovie • 1984
A Slipping Down LifeMovie • 1999