James B. Harris

James B. Harris
Born (1928-08-03) August 3, 1928 (age 96)
New York City, United States
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter, producer

James B. Harris (born August 3, 1928) is an American film screenwriter, producer and director.

Early life

Born in New York City, he attended the Juilliard School[1] before entering the film industry.

Career

Harris worked with film director Stanley Kubrick as a producer on The Killing (1956), Paths of Glory (1957), and Lolita (1962). Harris' directorial debut was the Cold War thriller The Bedford Incident (1965). He also directed the actor James Woods in two films: the prison-guard drama Fast-Walking (1982) with actress Kay Lenz, and the thriller Cop (1988), based on a James Ellroy novel, which Woods co-produced. Harris also directed the 1993 thriller Boiling Point.[2]

The Turner Classic Movies website describes Harris as a "veteran Hollywood industry figure who has served triple duty as a producer, director, and screenwriter".[3] A 2002 interview between Harris and Hollywood Five-O includes discussion of his works as well as of Kubrick, Marlon Brando, Laurence Olivier, Lolita, and various other topics. It includes photos of Harris and screencaps of Kirk Douglas, Sue Lyon (who portrayed Lolita), James Mason, and Peter Sellers.[4]

Personal life

Harris is the brother of composer J. Robert Harris.[4]

Rape allegation

In 2020, Michelle Phillips alleged that Harris became emotionally involved with Sue Lyon while filming Lolita and that Harris had become her first lover when she was 14 years old. When contacted, the 92-year-old Harris refused to respond to the allegation with an affirmation or denial.[5]

Filmography

Year Film Producer Writer Director Notes
1956 The Killing Yes
1957 Paths of Glory Yes Also acting cameo as uncredited private during the attack
1962 Lolita Yes Also actor as Jack Brewster
1965 The Bedford Incident Yes Yes
1973 Some Call It Loving Yes Yes Yes
1977 Telefon Yes
1982 Fast-Walking Yes Yes Yes
1988 Cop Yes Yes Yes
1993 Boiling Point Yes Yes Yes
2006 The Black Dahlia Yes

References

  1. ^ Brennan, Sandra. "James B. Harris – Biography". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on February 8, 2013. Retrieved September 10, 2012.
  2. ^ Maslin, Janet (April 17, 1993). "Review/Film; A Cop, a Crook, Shootouts, You Know". The New York Times.
  3. ^ "Overview for James B. Harris". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved September 10, 2012.
  4. ^ a b "The Five-O Interview". Hollywood Five-O, Inc. 2002. Retrieved September 10, 2012.
  5. ^ "The Dark Side of Lolita". airmail.news. Retrieved November 11, 2024.


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