Mark Harmon is one of those actors whose character might just be more famous than the actor himself. Harmon got the role of a lifetime as Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS, and has acted in that capacity for a whopping 18 seasons.
However, in 2021 it was finally time to part ways with his character. Following months of speculations over his potential exit from the show, Harmon has confirmed he will be leaving.
According to executive producer and showrunner Steven D. Binder, however, he might return sometime in the future.
Mark Harmon has been in the entertainment industry his entire adult life. Though he’s had a long and storied career, the last 20 years have been almost entirely focused on his role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the hit television show NCIS, for which he’s been nominated for Emmys and other awards.
Mark Harmon – ‘NCIS’ legend
In just a matter of years during his youth, Harmon transformed from football hunk to a great actor. At the same time, he’s been very quiet about his private life, always putting his family first.
So how did Mark Harmon turn into one of the most recognizable actors around through his role on NCIS? How did he get the part in the first place? And why is he leaving the show following 18 seasons?
Here is all you need to know!
Mark Harmon was born September 2, 1951, in Burbank, California. Right from the start, he seemed almost destined to head for a career in football or acting. His father, Tom Harmon, was a former player and a broadcaster, and his mother, Elyse Know, was an artist and actress….CONTINUE READING