Polyphemus

Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1918-09-03 (106 years old)

Place of Birth

Waco, Texas, USA

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

Acting

1996

A Family Thing as Earl Pilcher Sr.
Michael as Old Geezer #1

1995

The Good Old Boys as Pierson Phelps

1993

1992

Leap of Faith as Ramsey

1991

JFK as Sam Holland

1990

Pair of Aces as Charlie
The Hot Spot as Elderly Man (as James Harrell)
Texasville as Odessa Oil Man

1989

Lost Angels as Shelby

1987

Nadine as Deacon

1986

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 as Cut-Rite Manager

1985

Noon Wine as Tom Allbright

1984

The Dollmaker as Old John Miller
Country as Bank Officer, Jim

1981

Raggedy Man as Ticket Taker

1980

Urban Cowboy as Minister at Gravesite
Resurrection as Doc Lurkin

1979

The Whole Shootin' Match as Rhonda Lynn's Father

1977

Outlaw Blues as Cop Chauffeur
Rolling Thunder as Grandpa

1975

Race with the Devil as Gun Shop Owner

1974

Don't Hang Up! as Dr. Crawther
The Sugarland Express as Mark Fenno

1973

Paper Moon as The Minister

1972

Encounter with the Unknown as Brother Taylor

1970