The Ultimate Guide to Jay Harrington: from Film to Tv
By Maya Lin-Takahashi
Jay Harrington was born on November 15, 1971, in Wellesley, Massachusetts. He graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in drama. After college, he moved to New York City to pursue an acting career but soon moved to Los Angeles.Harrington's first significant role was as Det. Jimmy McNulty on the HBO series "The Wire." He played the role for five seasons, from 2002 to 2008. After "The Wire," Harrington had a recurring role on the ABC series "Desperate Housewives" before landing the lead role of Dr. Simon Truman on "Private Practice." He played the role for six seasons, from 2007 to 2013.In addition to his work on television, Harrington has also appeared in several films, including "The Sure Thing" (1985), "American Psycho" (2000), and "The Proposal" (2009).
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
