
James N. Harrell
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 Playhouse
1982

The Hot Spot
1990

JFK
1991

Hope Floats
1998

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
1986

Paper Moon
1973

Michael
1996

Varsity Blues
1999

Flesh and Bone
1993

The Sugarland Express
1974

Urban Cowboy
1980

A Family Thing
1996

Leap of Faith
1992

Rolling Thunder
1977

The Great Waldo Pepper
1975

Race with the Devil
1975

Resurrection
1980

The Good Old Boys
1995

Raggedy Man
1981

Nadine
1987

Lost Angels
1989

Texasville
1990

Country
1984

The Dollmaker
1984