James N. Harrell

Biography

James Nelson Harrell was a Texas native born on September 3, 1918, to a family prominent in Baylor University. A veteran of World War II and four-year stint in the US Army, Harrell later studied acting at the original Baylor Theater with Paul Baker before joining Michael Chekhov's Acting Studio. With over 75 film credits, including notable roles in "The Green Mile" and "Michael", his extensive work spanned multiple decades.