Born in Waco, Texas, USA — Sep 03 1918• Died Feb 01 2000

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.
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Odessa Oil Man

Sam Holland

Harry Calvert

The Minister

Elderly Man (as James Harrell)

Murray

Old Geezer #1

Cut-Rite Manager

Minister at Gravesite

Doc Lurkin

Mark Fenno

Ramsey

Grandpa

Sam Floyd

Gun Shop Owner

Old John Miller

Earl Pilcher Sr.

Deacon

Pierson Phelps

Charlie

Bank Officer, Jim

Farmer

Woody

Shelby

McBride (as Jim Harrell)

Ticket Taker

Cop Chauffeur

Tom Allbright

Doctor

Hoyle Barker

Newsman

Dr. Crawther

Brother Taylor


Rhonda Lynn's Father