Mark Harmon is a 69-year-old American television and film actor that most people know as 'Special Agent Jethro Gibbs' on NCIS. He started his career in the film industry before focusing more on the television side of the screen. We have a few facts that you might not know about the beloved actor and we will take you through them right here...
Love is (still) in the air!
'NCIS': Mark Harmon Has Been Married To Pam Dawber For Over 30 Years
Mark Harmon: His Family Big In The Entertainment Business
Harmon comes from a family tree rooted in the entertainment industry. His father was an all-American football star that was drafted to the NFL and was a well-known sportscaster. Mark's sister Kristin, married Rick Nelson who was an early rock star and actor on the 1950's sitcom The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet. Mark Harmon's niece is actress Tracy Nelson and his nephews Matthew and Gunnar have a successful metal band, Nelson. Mark also married actress Pam Dawber!
Mark Harmon tried out some ordinary careers as a carpenter and a national sales rep for a shoe company before deciding to try his hand in the entertainment industry!
"Abby" has made serious allegations against "Gibbs"!
Mark Harmon Got The Sports Gene
He excelled in sports and played football for UCLA. Mark received some offers and interest by the pros, but he turned them down to focus on his studies and get a degree in communications.
Mark Harmon had his run with some very unsuccessful roles before he was cast in NCIS. For example, Emergency!, Sam, 240-Robert, Flamingo Road, Reasonable Doubts and Charlie Grace are a few of the more unsuccessful roles he took on.
Harmon decided to stray away from becoming a movie star so he didn't have to miss out on all the moments with his family and children growing up. How sweet is that!
Mark Harmon starred in the 1987 comedy Summer School and he almost talked himself out of the role! He told comedy legend Carl Reiner that he was not funny enough for the role and that they should cast Tom Hanks! It's a good thing Carl Reiner knows what he's doing!
Mark Harmon: A Real-Life Hero
He saved a teenager's life! Mark Harmon rescued Colin Specht from a burning vehicle after two teens got into a terrible car accident. He smashed a window and pulled out Colin only to get on top of him and smother out the flames. Colin was badly burned, but ultimately made a full recovery thanks to our real-life hero Mark!
Harmon ultimately got his boss and NCIS commander Donald P. Bellisario fired after stating that he couldn't work under Bellisario's chaotic management style.
It is speculated that Mark might have been part of the reason that Pauley Perrette left NCIS...
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The icon lives on with his family...
