Jay Harrington

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Characters played by Jay Harrington

David 'Deacon' Kay — S.W.A.T. (2017)

Veteran Sergeant and second-in-command of the squad. Initially passed over for leadership but becomes a dedicated mentor. Balances fierce loyalty to SWAT with family life, later grappling with retirement decisions amid squad staffing crises.

Ted Crisp — Better Off Ted (2009)

Main character and on-camera narrator who breaks the fourth wall to speak directly to viewers, offering inside information and observations. As an employee of the morally ambiguous megacorporation Veridian Dynamics, he navigates ethical dilemmas while manipulating the corporate system.

Dr. Ron — American Reunion (2012)

Medical professional.

Ron Emmerson — Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow (2015)

Ron is a recently divorced father who takes his children, Tim and Annie, to visit his eccentric aunt Cly’s farm for the Thanksgiving holidays. When the children become involved in the search for the Howling Hoodoo and uncover a plot against the farm, Ron is part of the family effort to expose the scheme and save the day.

Tyler Lucas — Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy (2006)

Tyler is Geralyn's husband and one of the closest people supporting her through her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. He supports her as she considers surgical options, while their relationship also faces strain amid the physical and emotional consequences of treatment. He remains part of the future Geralyn hopes to build as she continues her recovery.

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, Octopus. 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
Birth Place
Wellesley, Massachusetts, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1139296), public domain (CC0).