American actor
Born: September 2, 1951
Mark Harmon is an American actor and producer best known for his role as Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the long-running CBS series NCIS. Born on September 2, 1951, in Burbank, California, Harmon comes from a prominent family—his father, Tom Harmon, was a Heisman Trophy-winning football player, and his mother, Elyse Knox, was an actress and model.
Before pursuing acting, Harmon excelled in football, playing as a quarterback for UCLA, where he earned a degree in communications. He transitioned to acting in the 1970s, gaining recognition for his performances in series like St. Elsewhere, where he played Dr. Robert Caldwell, and Chicago Hope, as Dr. Jack McNeil. His work on NCIS, beginning in 2003, solidified his status as a television icon, with his portrayal of the stoic and determined Gibbs becoming one of TV’s most enduring characters.
Harmon has also appeared in films such as The Presidio (1988) and Freaky Friday (2003). Beyond acting, he has produced several episodes of NCIS and its spinoffs. Harmon is known for his quiet off-screen life, married to actress Pam Dawber since 1987, with whom he has two sons.
Mark Harmon’s 5 most popular quotes
- It’s a lot easier to do good work when you have good words to say and work with good people.
- In the world today , it’s easy to quit. I believe in putting up the fight.
- When I got divorced and moved into an apartment, I started keeping the TV on, just for company.
- Some people say it’s scarier to direct the people you work with; not me, I’m a team guy.
- Hang onto your sense of humor. I picture my obituary : The sexiest man alive is now dead.
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