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James N. Harrell

James N. Harrell

Acting Born Sep 03, 1918 -- Died Feb 01, 2000 · Waco, Texas, USA

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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JFK
7.6
movie
JFK
as Sam Holland
1991
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
5.7
movie
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
as Cut-Rite Manager
1986
Paper Moon
7.9
movie
Paper Moon
as The Minister
1973
Michael
5.7
movie
Michael
as Old Geezer #1
1996
Hope Floats
6.4
movie
Hope Floats
as Harry Calvert
1998
Varsity Blues
6.1
movie
Varsity Blues
as Murray
1999
The Sugarland Express
6.6
movie
The Sugarland Express
as Mark Fenno
1974
The Hot Spot
6.3
movie
The Hot Spot
as Elderly Man (as James Harrell)
1990
Urban Cowboy
6.5
movie
Urban Cowboy
as Minister at Gravesite
1980
Rolling Thunder
6.7
movie
Rolling Thunder
as Grandpa
1977
Leap of Faith
5.8
movie
Leap of Faith
as Ramsey
1992
Race with the Devil
6.4
movie
Race with the Devil
as Gun Shop Owner
1975