David James Elliott to announce shock retirement from acting?

Elliott created a stir on Friday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for Elliott fans. Speculation had been rife that the Canadian actor best known for his role on the television series JAG, is about to announce his retirement from acting, at age 65, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 10/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouDavid James

For a little while on Friday evening, #ThankYouDavid James was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“David James Elliott was unlike any other actor we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouDavid James”
— @universalObserver, 9 Jan 2026

“Elliott wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 9 Jan 2026

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