David James Elliott
Biography
David James Elliott is a Canadian film and television actor who was born in Milton, Ontario, Canada on September 21, 1960. He is best known for playing the lead character Harmon Rabb Junior on the television series JAG. Moving to Los Angeles, he adopted the stage name David James Elliott because another actor was already named David Smith. His career includes appearances in the film Police Academy 3: Back in Training in 1986, as well as television roles in Street Legal, Knots Landing as Bill Nolan, and The Untouchables in 1993 as Agent Paul Robbins. He subsequently landed a recurring role on Melrose Place playing Terry Parsons and made a guest appearance on Seinfeld as Carl the antiabortion furniture mover.
Career overview
David James Elliott is a Canadian film and television actor born in Milton, Ontario, Canada on September 21, 1960. After moving to Los Angeles, he adopted the stage name David James Elliott because another actor was already named David Smith. His early work includes an appearance in the 1986 film Police Academy 3: Back in Training, followed by television roles in Street Legal and portraying Bill Nolan in Knots Landing. In 1993, he appeared in The Untouchables as Agent Paul Robbins.
The following year, Elliott secured a recurring role on the television series Melrose Place playing Terry Parsons, and also made a guest appearance in an episode of Seinfeld as Carl, an antiabortion furniture mover. He is best known for playing the lead character Harmon Rabb Jr. on the television series JAG. Throughout his career, he has accumulated a total of known acting credits listed on his profile.
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78 titles- After All (2025) as Walter Sharpe
- Revival (2025) as Wayne Cypress
- The Chicken Sisters (2024) as Clayton Briggs
- Collide (2022) as P.I.
- Heels (2021) as Tom Spade
- Lansky (2021) as Frank Rivers
- Heart of Champions (2021) as Singleton
- Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas (2021) as Jack
- I Love Us (2021) as David Dallas
- Spinning Out (2020) as James Davis
- The Obituary of Tunde Johnson (2019) as Alfred O'Connor
- Impulse (2018) as Bill Boone
- The Kominsky Method (2018) as William
- Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey (2018) as Sgt. Larry Pinkerton
- Affairs of State (2018) as Senator John Boland Baines
- Battle Scars (2017) as Frank Stephens
- Camera Store (2016) as Karly Regan
- Secrets and Lies (2015) as Major Bryant
- Trumbo (2015) as John Wayne
- Scorpion (2014) as Bruce
- Dawn Patrol (2014) as Jim
- Mom (2013) as Joe
- Exploding Sun (2013) as Don Wincroft
- Exploding Sun (2013) as Don Wincroft
- GCB (2012) as Ripp Cockburn
- Rufus (2012) as Hugh Wade
- Dragon's Rage (2012) as Sarragoth
- Truth Be Told (2011) as Mark Crane
- Terror Trap (2010) as Don
- Scoundrels (2010) as Wolfgang 'Wolf' West
- Dad's Home (2010) as Ben Westman
- Confined (2010) as Michael Peyton
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Harmon Rabb Jr.
- The Storm (2009) as General Wilson Braxton
- Impact (2009) as Alex Kittner
- Knights of Bloodsteel (2009) as John Serragoth
- Gooby (2009) as Jack Dandridge
- The Guard (2008) as David Renwald
- Love Sick: Secrets of a Sex Addict (2008) as Rick Hudson
- The Rainbow Tribe (2008) as Morgan Roberts
- Mad Men (2007) as Dave Wooster
- The Megan Mullally Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- Medium (2005) as Johnny Dunham
- Close to Home (2005) as James Conlon
- The Man Who Lost Himself (2005) as Terry Evanshen
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Code 11-14 (2003) as Det. Kurt Novack
- The Shrink Is In (2001) as Michael
- Dodson's Journey (2001)
- Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000) as Romac (voice)
- Bette (2000)
- The View (1997) as Self
- Clockwatchers (1997) as Mr. MacNamee
- Holiday Affair (1996) as Steve Mason
- JAG (1995) as Harmon Rabb
- JAG (1995) Director
- MADtv (1995) as Children's Book Author
- Degree of Guilt (1995) as Chris Paget
- Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story (1995) as Byron Metcalf
- The Untouchables (1993) as Paul Robbins
- Melrose Place (1992) as Terry Parsons
- Dark Justice (1991)
- The Hidden Room (1991) as Ron
- Fly by Night (1991) as Mack Sheppard
- Her Wicked Ways (1991) as Andrew
- Seinfeld (1989) as Carl
- Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989) as Rick O'Neill
- Termini Station (1989) as Delaney
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Street Legal (1987) as Nick Del Gado
- The Big Town (1987) as Cool Guy
- Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986) as Cadet Baxter #2
- The Climb (1986) as Otto Kempter
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Ted
- The Hitchhiker (1983) as Jason
- Knots Landing (1979) as Bill Nolan
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter
- Harvest Moon
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David James Elliott best known for?
David James Elliott is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Automärchen (1983), Lansky (2021), Spinning Out (2020), Impulse (2018).
When and where was David James Elliott born?
David James Elliott was born on September 21, 1960 in Milton, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does David James Elliott have?
David James Elliott has accumulated over 78 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2025.
What is David James Elliott's background in cinema and television?
David James Elliott is a Canadian film and television actor who was born in Milton, Ontario, Canada on September 21, 1960. He is best known for playing the lead character Harmon Rabb Junior on the television series JAG. Moving to Los Angeles, he adopted the stage name David James Elliott because another actor was alrea...