Mark Harmon

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Recent Role:
Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS
Gender:
Male
Born:
9-2-1951
Birthplace:
Burbank, California, USA
Birth Name:
Thomas Mark Harmon
Mark Harmon was born in Burbank, California to Tom Harmon, a University of Michigan football All-America and Heisman Trophy and actor and artist, Elyse Knox. Mark has two older sisters, actress and painter Kristin Nelson, the former wife of singer Ricky Nelson, and actress Kelly Harmon, who was once married to car magnate John DeLorean.

He first attended Los Angeles Pierce College as a student and quarterback and then transferred to University of California, Los Angeles. He was the starting quarterback for the UCLA Bruins in 1972 and 1973. He graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in

More Communication in 1974.

He started working in commercials for Kellogg's Product 19 cereal and became a longtime spokesperson. He then appeared in an episode of "Ozzie's Girls" and got recurring roles on "Adam-12" and "Emergency!" in mid-1975. He was later cast in "Sam", about an LAPD officer and his K-9 partner in 1978. In 1979, he starred in the action series "240-Robert" as Deputy Dwayne Thibideaux.

His first big role was on the soap opera, "Flamingo Road", where he played Morgan Fairchild's husband Fielding Carlisle. He next landed the role as Dr. Robert Caldwell "St. Elsewhere" in 1983. In the mid-80's, Harmon was also the spokesperson for Coors Beer.

He played Ted Bundy in the 1986 television movie The "Deliberate Stranger". He also worked on the series, "Moonlighting", playing Sam Crawford for four episodes in 1987. He also played the Chicago police detective Dickie Cobb for two seasons from 1991-1993 on the series "Reasonable Doubts". In 2002, he had a short run playing Secret Service Special Agent Simon Donovan on The West Wing. Mark then took a lead role in JAG in April 2003, which introduced him as Agent Gibbs which we would later see on "NCIS". Since then, Mark has starred as Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS.

He loves carpentry and has shown his skills on "NCIS" throughout the seasons. He has been married to Pam Dawber since March 21, 1987. They have two sons, Sean Thomas Harmon and Ty Christian Harmon.

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    9 Superb
    Mr. Harmon is great as Gibbs. Of all the leading characters currently on TV, he is just about the top man. I do not see any arrogance in Gibbs. He creates a very professional work environment and that is why they all appear to work so well together. hide show

    Of all the shows currently on television, this is the only one that consistently entertains it's audience and holds their interest for the entire hour. I would like to see more military involvement in the episodes. Being an ex-Air Force (A2c), I really enjoy seeing military operations.
    I would like to see Tony's character somewhat more serious. From time to time I feel that the writers put too much "Playboy" in his character. I do enjoy his sense of humor as played out in his relation with Ziva and McGee. That really adds a break in the seriousness of their jobs.

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    10 Perfect
    He's a great actos AND a great person. hide show

    He's not one of those men who need fast cars, expensive clothes or young women. He's just a normal person and knows that. I think that makes him really sympathic. And he also helped a couple when they had a car accident! He is a little hero :)
    And he plays his role in/on (?? :D) NCIS perfectly. I don't like Gibbs (sometimes) because I hate war and military things but he had a terrible past and got over it. Mark is really sexy, too. A little bit too old but still sexy. ;D
    (I apologize for the mistakes I made, it's just school english :))

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    What can I say? He's Mark Harmon! hide show

    Mr. Harmon is an outstanding actor and I love him in this role. My dad, who was always the guy everyone took advantage of, now in his old age has turned into a stereotypical cranky old guy. Mr. Harmon plays that cranky guy so well (except he's not old, of course). His barbs remind me a lot of my father's. Underneath the gruff, however, it's obvious "Gibbs" cares very much about his team and would give his life for any of them. Mr. Harmon is proof that a good looking man just continues to get sexier.

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    Like fine wine he keeps getting better. The cast is in the groove and put out the gold standard in acting every week. hide show

    It is time for the back stories to be told on the show. It makes them more human. It is a show for the entire family. It hits all of the emotions.

    It also shows all sides of our society. Human beings with faults, lovable qualities, and you just want to tune in to see what they are up to every week.

    Keep the shows coming. They make my week. I enjoy the Saturday marathons on USA.

    When is Mark Harmon going to start directing episodes? I am waiting patiently for that to happen.

    The Franks character is played to perfection - it reminds me of my uncles and they were originals.

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    NCIS made me really appreciate the military, Gibbs is pita sometimes but he is one man I'd always want on my side hide show

    Mark Harmon does a great job of playing Gibbs. Gibbs expects the best from himself and everyone he works with. He runs a tight ship and woe be to those who cross him. He has a soft side and is always a gentleman, but I would never want to be on his bad side. He is still a marine at heart and can kill with his bare hands but has a way with children and animals that is wonderful. They just seems to know his inner sweetheart. He kicks butt in a fight but then turns around and shows kindness to those who need it. He is perfectionist and pita but I wouldn't change him.

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