Desmond Harrington
Desmond Harrington is an American actor born in Savannah, Georgia, best known for playing homicide detective Joseph Quinn across 'Dexter'. He appeared in Nicolas Winding Refn's stylish thriller 'The Neon Demon' and the horror film 'Wrong Turn', and had an early supporting role in Mel Gibson's 'We Were Soldiers'. His moody, brooding screen presence has made him a recurring fixture of crime drama and horror. He continues to work across film and television genre productions.
Desmond Harrington
20 Movies
15 Series
Desmond Harrington is an American actor born in Savannah, Georgia, best known for playing homicide detective Joseph Quinn across 'Dexter'. He appeared in Nicolas Winding Refn's stylish thriller 'The Neon Demon' and the horror film 'Wrong Turn', and had an early supporting role in Mel Gibson's 'We Were Soldiers'. His moody, brooding screen presence has made him a recurring fixture of crime drama and horror. He continues to work across film and television genre productions.
Movies
Plays Uniform
The Dark Knight Rises
2012
Plays Mike Steel
The Hole
2001
Plays Sp4 Bill Beck
We Were Soldiers
2002
Plays Chris Flynn
Wrong Turn
2003
Plays Jack
The Neon Demon
2016
Plays Jack Ferriman
Ghost Ship
2002
Plays Aulon
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc
1999
Plays Bobby
Riding in Cars with Boys
2001
Plays Jay (segment "Life Makes Sense If You're Famous")
Stories USA
2007
Plays Dan the Man
TiMER
2009
Plays Jack Kerouac
Butterfly in the Typewriter
Plays Randy
My First Mister
2001
Plays Sam Cutter
Exit Speed
2008
Plays Rusty #1
Bottoms Up
2006
Plays Kenneth Winslow
Love Object
2004
Plays Ralph Hagen
Three Way
2004
Plays Sam Nelson
Not Since You
2009
Plays Benny
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
2009
Plays Spanks Voley
Drop Back Ten
2000
TV Shows
Plays Joseph Quinn
Dexter
2006
Plays Casey Rooks
Limitless
2015
Plays Joseph Quinn
Dexter: Resurrection
2025
Plays Jack Bass
Gossip Girl
2007
Plays Wylie Blake
Sons & Daughters
2006
Plays Jimmy McCarron
L.A. Dragnet
2003
Plays Alan Shepard
The Astronaut Wives Club
2015
Plays FBI Head Louis Freeh
Manhunt
2017
Plays Troy
Rescue Me
2004
Plays Michael Rowan
Elementary
2012
Plays Joe
Sneaky Pete
2015
Plays Lon Scott
Shooter
2016
Plays Fletcher Nix
Justified
2010
Plays Officer Maldack
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013
Plays Tim Rainey
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
The Neon Demon
Full Filmography
Dexter: Resurrection
Joseph Quinn · 12 episodes
2025–
TV
Manhunt
FBI Head Louis Freeh · 7 episodes
2017–
TV
Shooter
Lon Scott · 3 episodes
2016–
TV
The Neon Demon
Jack
2016
Film
Limitless
Casey Rooks · 22 episodes
2015–
TV
Sneaky Pete
Joe · 6 episodes
2015–
TV
The Astronaut Wives Club
Alan Shepard · 10 episodes
2015–
TV
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Officer Maldack · 1 episode
2013–
TV
Elementary
Michael Rowan · 7 episodes
2012–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Desmond Harrington and where are they from?
Desmond Harrington is 50 years old, born on October 19, 1976 in Savannah, Georgia, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Desmond Harrington?
Desmond Harrington is best known for roles in The Dark Knight Rises, The Neon Demon, Wrong Turn.
How many movies has Desmond Harrington been in?
Over a 27-year career (since 1999), Desmond Harrington has appeared in 20 movies and 15 TV shows.
What was Desmond Harrington's first movie?
The career of Desmond Harrington began with The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999).
What is Desmond Harrington's most recent movie or series?
Desmond Harrington's most recent release is Dexter: Resurrection, which premiered on July 13, 2025.
What TV shows has Desmond Harrington appeared in?
On television, Desmond Harrington has appeared in Dexter, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Gossip Girl, Elementary.
Desmond Harrington
1976-10-19 · Savannah, Georgia, USA
Desmond Harrington (born October 19, 1976) is an American actor. He is known for movies such as The Hole, Wrong Turn and Ghost Ship. He joined the cast of the Showtime series Dexter in its third season as Joey Quinn.