NCIS’: Mark Harmon’s Life & Career In Pictures

Early Beginnings: A Young Star in the MakingA young Mark Harmon during his college football days at UCLA, where he played as a quarterback, showing the charisma that would later define his acting career.

Breakout Role (1983-1986)Harmon gained critical acclaim as “Dr. Robert Caldwell” in the medical drama ‘St. Elsewhere,’ where his portrayal of a plastic surgeon dealing with AIDS was groundbreaking for its time.

Transition to the Big Screen (1987)A lighthearted shot of Harmon in ‘Summer School,’ a comedy where he played a laid-back gym teacher forced to teach summer school, demonstrating his range and ability to handle both drama and comedy

Action Hero (1988)In a scene from ‘The Presidio,’ Harmon starred alongside “Sean Connery,” further solidifying his status as a versatile actor capable of taking on action-packed roles.