Elliott's breakthrough came in the mid-1990s when he was cast as the lead character, Navy Captain Harmon Rabb Jr., in JAG. The show, which revolved around legal and military investigations, gained a loyal fan base and ran for ten seasons from 1995 to 2005.
His portrayal of the charismatic and skilled lawyer in the United States Navy resonated with audiences and earned him widespread recognition.
Before JAG, David James Elliott had appeared in various television shows and movies, but it was his role as Harmon Rabb Jr. that propelled him to stardom. Following the success of JAG, Elliott continued his acting career, taking on roles in other TV series and films, though none reached the same level of popularity as his character on JAG.
Beginning in 2021, Elliott can be seen playing Tom Spade in the Starz series Heels.
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