Jay Harrington Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Height, Parents, S.W.A.T., Movies

James H. Harrington III is also known as Jay Harrington is a versatile American actor and director, celebrated for his compelling performances in television and film.

Best known for his roles as Ted Crisp in the ABC sitcom Better Off Ted and Sergeant David “Deacon” Kay in the CBS series S.W.A.T., he has built a strong reputation in the entertainment industry over two decades.

Profile

• Full Name: James H. Harrington III
• Stage Name: Jay Harrington
• Born: November 15, 1971
• Age: 53 years old
• Birthplace: Wellesley, Massachusetts, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Director
• Height: 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
• Parents: Terry Harrington, Judy Harrington
• Siblings: Adam Harrington, Matt Harrington
• Spouse: Kierstan Saulter
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Jay Harrington, an actor and director, was born on November 15, 1971, in Wellesley, Massachusetts, USA, to Terry Harrington, a veteran, and Judy Harrington.

Raised alongside his brothers, Adam and Matt, both actors, he spent his childhood in a supportive family environment.

Summers on Cape Cod near The Harwich Junior Theatre sparked his passion for acting.

He attended Wellesley High School, where he excelled in sports like baseball and ice hockey while also performing in school plays.

After graduating in 1990, he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre at Syracuse University, graduating in 1994, which laid the groundwork for his acting career.

His ethnicity is Irish with some English and Scottish ancestry, and his religion is Christianity.

Career

Jay Harrington, an actor and director, began his professional career in 1998 with guest roles in Pacific Blue and The Pretender.

His early television work included appearances in Nash Bridges (1999), Star Trek: Voyager (2001), and The Division (2001–2002).

He gained recognition as Dr. Simon O’Keefe in Summerland (2004–2005) and FBI Special Agent Paul Ryan in The Inside (2005–2006).

His role as Dr. Ron McCready in Desperate Housewives (2006) and Wyatt Lockhart in Private Practice (2008–2009) further elevated his profile.

Harrington‘s breakthrough came as Ted Crisp in Better Off Ted (2009–2010), a critically acclaimed sitcom.

From 2017 to 2025, he starred as Sergeant David “Deacon” Kay in S.W.A.T., appearing in all eight seasons and directing episodes like All That Glitters (2023).

His film credits include Anywhere But Here (1999), Whatever It Takes (2000), and American Reunion (2012).

Harrington has also performed on stage in productions like Boy’s Life and Barefoot in the Park.

His directing work includes episodes of S.W.A.T. in 2023 and 2025.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @jayharrington3
• Facebook Handle: Jay Harrington
• Twitter Handle: @jayharrington3

Personal Life

Jay Harrington, an actor and director, is currently in a relationship with Kierstan Saulter, a former Love Island USA contestant, since March 2021.

The couple began sharing their relationship publicly on social media in late 2021, with Kierstan posting about their first anniversary in March 2022.

Previously, Jay was married to television personality Monica Richards from August 2016 to October 2019, when Monica filed for divorce after nearly a decade together.

They have no children.

Harrington resides in Los Angeles, California, and is an avid sports enthusiast, playing in the Entertainment League, a celebrity basketball league, and skating for a local amateur ice hockey team.

Filmography

Films

• Anywhere But Here (1999) – Waiter
• A Little Inside (1999) – Ryan McGillian
• Whatever It Takes (2000) – Cop
• Octopus (2000) – Special Agent Roy Turner
• A Monster in Paris (2011) – Emile (voice)
• American Reunion (2012) – Dr. Ron
• Turkey Hollow (2015) – Ron Emmerson
• High Low Forty (2017) – Gus

Television

• Pacific Blue (1998) – Mitch (1 episode)
• The Pretender (1998) – Det. Maxwell (1 episode)
• Nash Bridges (1999) – Scott (1 episode)
• Star Trek: Voyager (2001) – Ravoc (1 episode)
• The Division (2001–2002) – Theodore Blumenthal (10 episodes)
• Coupling (2003) – Steve Taylor (Main role)
• Summerland (2004–2005) – Dr. Simon O’Keefe (Recurring role)
• The Inside (2005–2006) – Special Agent Paul Ryan (Main role)
• Desperate Housewives (2006) – Dr. Ron McCready (7 episodes)
• Private Practice (2008–2009) – Wyatt Lockhart (5 episodes)
• Better Off Ted (2009–2010) – Ted Crisp (Main role)
• Hot in Cleveland (2012–2014) – Alec (Recurring role)
• Benched (2014) – Phil Quinlan (Main role)
• Code Black (2016–2017) – Dr. Leo Fields (3 episodes)
• Suits (2017) – Mark Meadows (Recurring role)
• S.W.A.T. (2017–2025) – Sergeant David “Deacon” Kay (Main role)

Directed

• S.W.A.T. (2023–2025) – Episodes: All That Glitters, Allegiance, Open Season

Net Worth

Jay Harrington, an actor and director, has an estimated net worth of approximately $3 million USD.

His primary income sources include his acting roles, notably in S.W.A.T., where lead actors reportedly earn $20,000–$40,000 per episode, totaling around $4.2 million across seven seasons.