Mark Harmon

American actor and producer of NCIS

Mark Harmon - American actor and producer of NCIS
Born

September 2nd, 1951
74 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

Links & References

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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