Jay Harrington

Biography

James H. Harrington III, professionally known as Jay Harrington, is an American actor. He is known for his role as the title character in the ABC sitcom Better Off Ted and as Deacon Kay in the CBS crime action series S.W.A.T.

Career Overview

Jay Harrington has 31 screen credits in a career dating back to 1995. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently American Pie with 1 titles. Signature works include S.W.A.T., Better Off Ted, Partner(s). Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

31

Birth Date

1971-11-15 00:00:00

Birth Place

Wellesley, Massachusetts, USA

Known For

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  S.W.A.T.
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  Better Off Ted
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  Partner(s)
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  Octopus
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  Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy
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  Catalina Trust

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• American Pie (1 titles)
• Octopus Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Shemar Moore (1 collaborations)
• David Lim (1 collaborations)
• Patrick St. Esprit (1 collaborations)
• Anna Enger Ritch (1 collaborations)
• Niko Pepaj (1 collaborations)
• Annie Ilonzeh (1 collaborations)
• Portia De Rossi (1 collaborations)
• Andrea Anders (1 collaborations)
• Jonathan Slavin (1 collaborations)
• Malcolm Barrett (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (30 credits)

  • S.W.A.T.

    David 'Deacon' Kay

    actor

    actors

    - Return to Base (2) (2025) ... David 'Deacon' Kay actor actors

    - Ride or Die (1) (2025) ... David 'Deacon' Kay actor actors

    - Devil Dog (2025) ... David 'Deacon' Kay actor actors

    - Run to Ground (2025) ... David 'Deacon' Kay actor actors

    - Exploited (2025) ... David 'Deacon' Kay actor actors
    2017
  • High Low Forty

    Gus

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Divorce: The Greatest Hits

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow

    Ron Emmerson

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Y/N: You Lie, You Die

    Sam

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • American Reunion

    Dr. Ron

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • The Love Guide

    Al

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Suits

    - 100 (2017) ... Mark Meadows actor actors

    - Full Disclosure (2017) ... Mark Meadows actor actors
    2011
  • Harry's Law

    - After the Lovin' (2012) ... James Higgins actor actors
    2011
  • Hot in Cleveland

    - Surprise! (2014) ... Alec actor actors

    - No Glove, No Love (2013) ... Alec actor actors

    - The Proposal (2013) ... Alec actor actors

    - What Now, My Love? (2013) ... Alec actor actors

    - Fast and Furious (2013) ... Alec actor actors
    2010
  • Better Off Ted

    Ted Crisp

    actor

    actors

    - Swag the Dog (2010) ... Ted Crisp actor actors

    - It's My Party and I'll Lie If I Want To (2010) ... Ted Crisp actor actors

    - Mess of a Salesman (2010) ... Ted Crisp actor actors

    - Lust in Translation (2010) ... Ted Crisp actor actors

    - The Long and Winding High Road (2010) ... Ted Crisp actor actors
    2009
  • Burn Notice

    - Shot In The Dark (2009) ... Erik Luna actor actors
    2007
  • Private Practice

    - Nothing to Fear (2009) ... Dr. Wyatt Lockhart actor actors

    - Homeward Bound (2009) ... Dr. Wyatt Lockhart actor actors

    - Contamination (2009) ... Dr. Wyatt Lockhart actor actors

    - Worlds Apart (2008) ... Dr. Wyatt Lockhart actor actors

    - Know When to Fold (2008) ... Dr. Wyatt Lockhart actor actors
    2007
  • Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy

    Tyler Lucas

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Partner(s)

    Dave Denali

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Ghost Whisperer

    - Holiday Spirit (2007) ... Mark Powell actor actors

    - Ghost Bride (2005) ... Mark Powell actor actors
    2005
  • Desperate Housewives

    - Everybody Says Don't (2006) ... Dr. Ron McCready actor actors

    - Could I Leave You? (2006) ... Dr. Ron McCready actor actors

    - There Is No Other Way (2006) ... Dr. Ron McCready actor actors

    - Thank You So Much (2006) ... Dr. Ron McCready actor actors

    - Silly People (2006) ... Dr. Ron McCready actor actors
    2004
  • Las Vegas

    - Family Jewels (2004) ... Cole Helmsley actor actors
    2003
  • A Little Inside

    Ryan McGillian

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Without a Trace

    - Life Rules (2004) ... Will Sterling actor actors
    2002
  • The Shield

    - Cherrypoppers (2002) ... Tom Ross actor actors
    2002
  • The Division

    - Full Moon (2002) ... Theodore Blumenthal actor actors

    - A Priori (2002) ... Theodore Blumenthal actor actors

    - Forgive Me, Father (2002) ... Theodore Blumenthal actor actors

    - Redemption (2001) ... Theodore Blumenthal actor actors

    - The First Hit's Free, Baby (2001) ... Theodore Blumenthal actor actors
    2001
  • Octopus

    Roy Turner

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Whatever It Takes

    Cop

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Anywhere but Here

    Waiter

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Catalina Trust

    Marshall Pike

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Nash Bridges

    - Gimme Shelter (1999) ... Scott actor actors
    1996
  • Pacific Blue

    - Treasure Hunt (1998) ... Mitch actor actors
    1996
  • The Pretender

    - Once in a Blue Moon (1998) ... Det. Maxwell actor actors
    1996
  • Star Trek: Voyager

    - Workforce (2) (2001) ... Ravoc actor actors
    1995

• directing (1 credits)

  • S.W.A.T.

    - Open Season (2025) ... director directing

    - All That Glitters (2023) ... director directing
    2017