Mark Harmon
American actor and producer of NCIS
Born
September 2nd, 1951
73 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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In television, substantial recognition came from a lead role in the series NCIS, which began in 2003 and became one of the longest-running scripted primetime series in the U.S. Prior to NCIS, appeared in the medical drama St. Elsewhere from 1982 to 1988. Also worked in film, earning credit as a producer on several projects. Received multiple award nominations throughout the career in acting.
Lead role in NCIS
Main role in St. Elsewhere
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