Mark Harmon is an American actor best known for his role as Simon Donovan, Secret Service special agent on the political drama television series The Western Wing . He is also known for portraying key roles in several films, TV films and series, including his signature role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs, an NCIS special agent in the NCIS procedural TV series in 2002 and for his roles in films such as Comes a Horseman (1978) and Beyond the Poseidon Adventure (1979).

Born name

Thomas Mark Harmon

nickname

Silver Fox, Quarterback, Papa Smurf, Gibbs, Charmin Harmon, Papa Bear

Sun sign

Virgo

Place of birth

Burbank, California, United States

Residence

Burbank, California, United States

nationality

training

Mark attended Harvard School and went to Pierce College in Los Angeles for his two-year associate degree. He was later enrolled at the University of California , Los Angeles .

occupation

Actor, TV Producer & Director

family

• Father – Tom Harmon (Heisman Trophy winning football player and broadcaster)
• Mother – Elyse Knox (born Elsie Lillian Kornbrath) (actress and artist)
• Siblings – Kristin Nelson (older sister) (actress and painter) (deceased), Kelly Harmon (older sister) (actress-model)
• Others – Louis Amiel / Anthony Harmon (paternal grandfather), Rose Marie Quinn (paternal grandmother), Marie Felix (great grandfather), Mary Elizabeth (great grandmother), Frederick Kornbrath (maternal grandfather), Hermione Sophie Muck (maternal grandmother), John DeLorean (brother-in-law) ) (car magnate) (deceased), Ricky Nelson (brother-in-law) (deceased)

Manager

Markus is represented by –

• Wings Productions, Inc.
• Paradigm Talent Agency

To build

Athletic

Height

6ft or 183cm

weight

84 kg or 185 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Markus dated –

1. Karen Carpenter – Singer Karen Carpenter and Harmon began dating in the 1970s and broke up after a few months.
2. Morgan Fairchild – Actress Morgan and Mark met in 1979 and their relationship ended after a brief encounter.
3. Cristina Raines (1980-1984) – Mark and Cristina began dating in 1980. After dating for almost 4 years, they ended their relationship in 1984.
4. Heather Locklear (1984) – After breaking up with Raines, Mark briefly dated actress Heather Locklear in 1984.
5. Sheree J. Wilson (1985) – Mark and actress Sheree J. Wilson had an affair in 1985.
6. Terri Garber (1986) – Actresses Terri Garber and Mark Harmon began dating in 1986, and after a few days they both ended their relationship.
7. Pam Dawber (1986-Present) – Mark and actress Pam Dawber’s relationship began in 1986. After dating for almost a year, the couple tied the knot on March 21, 1987. They have two sons, Sean Thomas Harmon (born April 25, 1988) and Ty Christian Harmon (born June 25, 1988). 1992).

race/ethnicity

White

Mark is of 50% Austrian, 37.5% Irish, and 12.5% ​​Alsatian ancestry.

hair colour

dark brown

With age, his hair has turned gray.

eye color

Blau

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Arched eyebrows
• Shining eyes

brand promotion

• He has appeared in TV commercials for Coors Beer more than 20 times.
• Mark has appeared in a commercial with his father on Kellogg’s product 19 Cereal. With this commercial he made his first TV appearance.
• In the 1970s, Mark worked as a national shoe spokesman for Adidas .

Known for

Playing Secret Service Special Agent Simon Donovan in the drama series, The Western Wing (2002)

first movie

Mark made his big screen debut as Billy Joe Meynert in the 1978 film Come a Rider .

First TV show

Mark made his first television appearance as Mark Johnson on Ozzie’s Girl in 1973.

Personal trainer

To stay fit and healthy, Mark enjoys eating nutritious foods and following a healthy routine and exercise regime. His training includes running, Pilates and other exercises.

Mark Harmon favorite things

• Actors – Gary Cooper, Buster Keaton and William S. Hart
• TV Series – Fight! (1962-1967)

Mark Harmon facts

1. He was a part of the major college football programs at the University of California, Los Angeles .
2. He attended Pre-Med College for a short time before moving into communications.
3. Mark served as a lifeguard during his summer job at Laguna Beach, California.
4. After completing his studies, Mark chose law and advertising.
5. A former marathon runner, Harmon can run 60 to 70 miles in a week.
6. He can play guitar.
7. Mark earned a Ford in 1928 , his first car, at the age of 13.
8. He loves dogs and has had an Australian Shepherd, a Golden Retriever and a Bearded Collie in the past.
9. Mark was voted the fourth most popular actor on prime time television in 2011.
10. In 1973, Harmon broke his collarbone at the University of California, Los Angeles during a spring practice football scrimmage.
11. He was the first actor to play Ted Bundy, the most notorious serial killer, in the TV movie The Conscious Stranger (1986).
12. Gary Cooper is a great inspiration for Mark.
13. During the filming of Beyond Poseidon (1979), Mark damaged his eardrum.
14. Mark is also known as “Quarterback” because his father didn’t want him to go by his original name when he played football.
15. Harmon was considered to play Dan Gallagher in Fatal Attraction (1987).
16. Before their marriage, Mark and his wife Pam double dated Julianne Phillips and Bruce Springsteen.
17. Mark was offered to start his football career professionally but he turned down the offer.
18. Mark also had a cat named Arnold.
19. Before entering acting, Mark tried to become a carpenter but could not achieve success.
20. Mark Harmon does not have a verified social media account.