
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.

The Hot Spot
1990 · as Elderly Man (as James Harrell)

Urban Cowboy
1980 · as Minister at Gravesite

Hope Floats
1998 · as Harry Calvert

JFK
1991 · as Sam Holland

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
1986 · as Cut-Rite Manager

Varsity Blues
1999 · as Murray

Paper Moon
1973 · as The Minister

Flesh and Bone
1993 · as Woody

The Sugarland Express
1974 · as Mark Fenno

Michael
1996 · as Old Geezer #1

Leap of Faith
1992 · as Ramsey

A Family Thing
1996 · as Earl Pilcher Sr.

Rolling Thunder
1977 · as Grandpa

Raggedy Man
1981 · as Ticket Taker

The Great Waldo Pepper
1975 · as Farmer

Outlaw Blues
1977 · as Cop Chauffeur

Race with the Devil
1975 · as Gun Shop Owner

The Dollmaker
1984 · as Old John Miller