Biography
Raised in the Bronx, Desmond Harrington went to a Catholic prep school and worked as a bartender and construction worker before beginning his acting career. His film debut was in
Luc Besson's The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc, which led to a visit to the Sundance Film Festival and a few small roles in independent features such as
Drop Back Ten and Massholes. In 2001, Harrington appeared in two big projects,
Christine Lahti's directorial debut,
My First Mister, and
Riding in Cars With Boys with
Drew Barrymore. He continued to work in dramas (
We Were Soldiers), but then made the thriller
Ghost Ship. He played a starring role in a short film called Life Makes Sense if You're Famous, and made his television debut in the miniseries
Taken. In 2003, Harrington stuck with thrillers for a leading role in
Wrong Turn. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide