Actor / Actress
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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.
Jay Harrington is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes S.W.A.T. Exiles (2026), S.W.A.T. (2017), Hot in Cleveland (2010), The Division (2001), Octopus (2000), Whatever It Takes (2000), Desperate Housewives (2004), Without a Trace (2002).
The recorded credits span 1995 to 2026, including 5 movies and 25 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.
This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies5
TV shows25
Active years represented1995–2026
Place of birthWellesley, Massachusetts, USA
Also known as
제이 해링턴 · Джей Харрінгтон · جِی هرینگتون
Known for
TV ShowS.W.A.T. Exiles
TV ShowS.W.A.T.
TV ShowHot in Cleveland
TV ShowThe Division
MovieOctopus
MovieWhatever It Takes
TV ShowDesperate Housewives
TV ShowWithout a Trace
TV ShowSuits
TV ShowStar Trek: Voyager
TV ShowGhost Whisperer
TV ShowThe Shield
TV ShowLas Vegas
TV ShowPrivate Practice
TV ShowBurn Notice
TV ShowNash Bridges
TV ShowThe Pretender
TV ShowPacific Blue
TV ShowHarry's Law
TV ShowSummerland
MovieAmerican Reunion
TV ShowBetter Off Ted
TV ShowLove Bites
TV ShowThe Inside
TV ShowBenched
TV ShowTime of Your Life
TV ShowCoupling
MovieY/N: You Lie, You Die
MovieAnywhere but Here
TV ShowLeast I Could Do