Georgia-born and Bronx-reared, actor Desmond Harrington had the envious success of landing the first major role for which he auditioned when Luc Besson tapped him to play Aulon, the co-starring role, in "The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc" (1999). Although few critics noted the young actor's performance, he acquitted himself well and quickly landed in several other projects. Harrington was cast as a teen actor with a troubled past in "Drop Back Ten", which premiered at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival. He also had a small role in "Boiler Room" (2000) and filmed "Massholes" (scheduled to
Raised in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx, New York
After taking acting classes at HB Studios, was introduced to entertainment manager Stephanie Simon who agreed to represent him and sent him to audition for "The Messenger"
1999
Feature film debut in "The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc", directed by Luc Besson
1999
Appeared in the independent comedy "Massholes"; scheduled to air on Cinemax in lieu of a theatrical release
2000
Was featured in the Stacy Cochran-directed "Drop Back Ten"; screened at Sundance
