James N. Harrell
An image from Paper Moon, one of the productions that also features James N. Harrell.
James N. Harrell

James N. Harrell

September 3, 1918 — 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.

Paper Moon

Paper Moon

1973

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2

1986

Encounter with the Unknown

Encounter with the Unknown

1972

The Whole Shootin' Match

The Whole Shootin' Match

1979

Don't Hang Up!

Don't Hang Up!

1974

The Lone Star Kid

The Lone Star Kid

1986