David James Elliott

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Characters played by David James Elliott

Harmon Rabb — JAG (1995)

Navy Cmdr. and ace pilot turned lawyer. Holds high professional standards and frequently clashes with colleagues over different approaches, yet travels globally alongside his team to uncover the truth.

Sgt. Larry Pinkerton — Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey (2018)

Pinkerton is a sergeant specializing in sex crimes who takes Lisa's case seriously when other detectives doubt her detailed account. He connects her evidence to the serial-killer investigation, supports her through the investigation, and removes her from an unsafe home. He remains her friend after she declines his offer to stay with him.

Alex Kittner — Impact (2009)

Alex is one of the world’s leading scientists and a central investigator of the Moon’s altered orbit. He joins the dangerous lunar mission, while also trying to protect his children from afar. He previously had a romantic relationship with Maddie and is ultimately reunited with his children and Maddie on Earth.

John Wayne — Trumbo (2015)

A staunchly anti-Soviet actor who publicly holds contempt for Trumbo due to his Communist Party membership and political stance.

Senator John Boland Baines — Affairs of State (2018)

Senator John Boland Baines is the presidential candidate whose campaign frames him as a unifying leader of the United Party. He promotes practical government, environmental responsibility, and national unity, while privately demanding sensitive information and managing threats surrounding his family and campaign.

Cadet Baxter #2 — Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986)

Trainee in academy exercises.

Frank Rivers — Lansky (2021)

Frank arrives at the hotel searching for Maureen after her cooperation has become part of the unfolding danger. He finds that she has already checked out, making his unsuccessful search another sign that suspicion, fear, and shifting alliances are closing in around Meyer’s circle.

Don — Terror Trap (2010)

Don is one half of the troubled married couple at the center of the story. After a car accident leaves him and Nancy seeking help, he fights the motel’s workers and masked attackers without reliable weapons. He ultimately kills the attackers and rescues Nancy from the Sheriff, then escapes with her.

Jack Dandridge — Gooby (2009)

Willy's father, initially depicted as a hardworking but distant parent. After Gooby uses Willy's phone to call him during a rescue at his childhood home, he realizes he has been neglecting his son and decides to work less to focus on his family.

Michael Peyton — Confined (2010)

Michael Peyton is Victoria Peyton’s family member and moves with her and Eva Peyton from the city to the suburban neighborhood. He is part of the family’s hoped-for fresh start, but the available plot summary gives him no significant investigative action or direct involvement in Victoria’s discovery of the hidden room.

Hugh Wade — Rufus (2012)

The town sheriff who takes Rufus in as a house guest. He actively investigates the boy's identity and the reason for his sudden arrival in town.

Career Overview

David James Elliott has 61 screen credits in a career dating back to 1979. Their work is anchored in the Police Academy universe with 1 titles. Signature works include JAG, Revival, Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
61
Birth Date
1960-09-21
Birth Place
Milton, Ontario, Canada

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