James N. Harrell

Biography

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

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2

Filmography

1999 A Slipping Down Life
as Doctor
1999 Varsity Blues
as Murray
1998 Hope Floats
as Harry Calvert
1996 Michael
as Old Geezer #1
1996 A Family Thing
as Earl Pilcher Sr.
1995 The Good Old Boys
as Pierson Phelps
1993 Flesh and Bone
as Woody
1992 Leap of Faith
as Ramsey
1991 JFK
as Sam Holland
1991 Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
as Hoyle Barker
1990 The Hot Spot
as Elderly Man (as James Harrell)
1990 Texasville
as Odessa Oil Man
1990 Pair of Aces
as Charlie
1989 Lost Angels
as Shelby
1987 Nadine
as Deacon
1986 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
as Cut-Rite Manager
1986 The Lone Star Kid
as
1985 Noon Wine
as Tom Allbright
1984 Country
as Bank Officer, Jim
1984 The Dollmaker
as Old John Miller