Actor info
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Name :
James N. Harrell
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Born :
September 3, 1918 in Waco, Texas, USA (81 years at death)
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Died :
February 1, 2000
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Known for :
Acting
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Gender :
Male
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Film career :
36 films (1970–1999)
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Also known as :
James Harrell, James Nelson Harrell
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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.
Notable films
- Hope Floats (1998) as Harry Calvert
- JFK (1991) as Sam Holland
- The Hot Spot (1990) as Elderly Man (as James Harrell)
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 (1986) as Cut-Rite Manager
- Paper Moon (1973) as The Minister
