Who is Mark Harmons first wife?

Former NCIS star Mark Harmon left fans feeling devastated when he announced he would be stepping down from his iconic role as Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, after eighteen years.

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The actor, who departed the long-running CBS drama during series 19 in 2021, has not publicised the reasons behind his decision to step down, but the 70-year-old remains as an executive producer on the programme – meaning he hasn't turned his back on NCIS completely.

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Now that the star is no longer filming seasons of the CBS show, he'll no doubt be enjoying spending time with his family. Find out what we know about his loved ones and relatives here…

Who is Mark Harmon's wife?

Mark Harmon is married to Pam Dawber. The couple tied the knot in 1987 and have been together ever since. Like Mark, Pam is an actress and has appeared in many shows and films over the years including My Sister Sam, Life… and stuff and Stay Tuned. 

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Mark and Pam married in 1987

She's perhaps best known for appearing in the popular 1970s sitcom, Mork & Mindy, opposite the late Robin Williams. More recently, Pam even joined her husband on screen in an episode of NCIS. She appeared as investigative journalist Marcie Warren who reaches out to Gibbs after learning about the events that led to his suspension in the show's last installment.

Who are Mark Harmon's children?

Mark and Pam are parents to two children. Their sons are Sean and Ty and, while the family generally keep a low profile, their son Sean even landed a role on NCIS playing a younger version of his dad.

Mark and Pam share two sons together

What else is there to know about Mark Harmon's family?

Did you know that Mark Harmon comes from quite a well-known family? The actor's parents were Tom Harmon and Elyse Knox. Tom was a professional football player, known sometimes as 'Old 98'. Mark's father also was also an actor, broadcaster and sports commentator.

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Mark's mother, Elyse Knox, was a famous actress

Meanwhile, Mark's mother, Elyse, was a famous actress, model and fashion designer. At the height of her fame in the 1940s and 50s, she appeared in many films and TV shows such as The Bing Crosby Show. She was also a "pin-up girl" during the war.

Mark's two sisters, Kristin Nelson and Kelly Jean Harmon, were also famous actresses. Sadly, in 2018, Kristin passed away after suffering a heart attack. 

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Starting his career from the early 1970’s, Mark Harmon acted in a number of television series and films. Considered as TV’s hunkiest stars, this American actor is hugely popular for his role as a special agent named Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the CMS drama NCIS. This role earned him three People’s Choice Awards nominations. With his striking blue eyes and silver hair, he was chosen as the sexiest man alive in the “Sexiest Man Alive” poll by the People’s Magazine in the year 1986.

Who is Mark Harmons first wife?

Early Life

Who is Mark Harmons first wife?

Mark Harmon was born on September 2, 1951 in Burbank, California to football player Tom Harmon and actress Elyse Knox. After completing high school, he graduated cum laude from University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in communication. He played quarterback for UCLA Bruins from 1972 to 1973 and also won the National Football Foundation Award for showing all-round excellence. After graduating in 1974, Harmon considered a career in either advertising or law for some time. Although he started working as a merchandising director he soon decided to switch to acting.

Family

Parents:

Winner of Heisman Trophy, his father Tom Harmon was a legendary football player who played for the University of Michigan Wolverines. His mother Elyse Knox was an actress best known for her role in the movie The Mummy’s Tomb. He was the youngest of their three children. He has two older sisters, actress-model Kelly and actress-painter Kristen. His two renowned brother-in laws are the late musician Ricky Nelson and car magnate John DeLorean.

Wife and Children:

Who is Mark Harmons first wife?

Harmon dated actress Cristina Raines for four years who was his co-star in the TV series Flamingo Road. His relationship with Cristina ended in the year 1984. Mark then married actress Pam Dawber in 1987 exactly one year after meeting her for the first time. The couple has two children named Sean Harmon and Ty Harmon. Interestingly Sean played the role of young Gibbs in NCIS. Mark and his wife both maintain a low profile life rarely appearing before the public with their children.

Career

Who is Mark Harmons first wife?

Mark Harmon got his first acting gig by playing a gorilla in an episode of Ozzie’s Girls. After that he got guest roles in many television series. He got his first Emmy nomination for being Outstanding Supporting Actor for his performance as Robert Dunlop in Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years. He also did many guest appearances and supporting roles in several TV series and movies. He impressed the critics with his performance as the suave doctor on the prestigious series St. Elsewhere. Following his splendid performance he bagged lead roles in TV movies Prince of Bel Air and The Deliberate Stranger. In 1987 he got the lead role in the comedy film Summer School. Mark acted in two films named The Presido and Stealing Home. After his film Worth Winning failed to earn profit at the box-office he decided to return to television. For the next few years he played various roles including private investigator, detective, doctor and even an astronaut in different TV series. He gained admiration for his role as a special agent Gibbs on NCIS and the other series set within the franchise.

Net Worth

Mark Harmon’s estimated net worth is $40 million.

Pam Dawber Thomas Mark Harmon (born Septem) is an American actor, producer, director and former football quarterback. He is best known for playing the lead role of Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS....

Mark Harmon
Spouse(s)Pam Dawber ​ ( m. 1987)​
Children2
Parent(s)Tom Harmon Elyse Knox
College football career

What does Sean Harmon do for a living?

Film Producer Film directorScreenwriterStunt performer

Sean Harmon/Professions

How did Rebecca Schaeffer died?

Murder
Rebecca Schaeffer/Cause of death

How old is Rebecca Schaeffer?

21 years (1967–1989)
Rebecca Schaeffer/Age at death

Who is Mark Harmon's first wife?

Pam Dawber
Thomas Mark Harmon (born Septem) is an American actor, producer, director and former football quarterback. He is best known for playing the lead role of Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS....

Mark Harmon
Spouse(s)Pam Dawber ​ ( m. 1987)​
Children2
Parent(s)Tom Harmon Elyse Knox
College football career

What shows did Rebecca Schaeffer play in?

My Sister Sam19 Voyage of Terror: The Achille Lauro Affair1990

Rebecca Schaeffer/TV shows

Who found Rebecca Schaeffer?

One of the ways in which Bardo was able to find Schaeffer was through a private detective, who found her address via the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Who murdered Rebecca Schaeffer?

Robert John Bardo
On J, the 21-year-old actress Rebecca Schaeffer is murdered at her Los Angeles home by Robert John Bardo, a mentally unstable man who had been stalking her. Schaeffer's death helped lead to the passage in California of legislation aimed at preventing stalking.

What happened between Harmon and Paulette?

The pair filmed together for 10 seasons without any issues, but things fell apart in 2016. One day Harmon brought his dog to set with him, and the dog ended up biting a crew member who needed 15 stitches.

When was Rebecca Schaeffer born?

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Rebecca Schaeffer/Date of birth

Mark Harmon is the son of Tom Harmon and actress Elyse Knox. He also had two older sisters, Kristin and Kelly. Back in 1963, Kristin, who was then 18, married pop star Ricky Nelson. And Nelson was the son of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, two iconic stars from the early days of television.

Did Pauley Perrette and Mark Harmon not get along?

The pair filmed together for 10 seasons without any issues, but things fell apart in 2016. One day Harmon brought his dog to set with him, and the dog ended up biting a crew member who needed 15 stitches.

Did Rebecca Schaeffer have a boyfriend?

Schaeffer's fiancé, Brad Silberling, then 26, a film graduate, was caught up in the story as he struggled to come to terms with his loss. Minutes before she died, he had spoken to her on the phone and wished her luck for an audition later that day for The Godfather Part III. 'It stopped me cold in my tracks.

Who was Rebecca Schaeffer's boyfriend?

Brad Silberling
Schaeffer's fiancé, Brad Silberling, then 26, a film graduate, was caught up in the story as he struggled to come to terms with his loss. Minutes before she died, he had spoken to her on the phone and wished her luck for an audition later that day for The Godfather Part III.

Is Rebecca Schaeffer alive?

Deceased (1967–1989)
Rebecca Schaeffer/Living or Deceased

What do Mark Harmon's sons do?

Sean Harmon Ty Christian Harmon

Mark Harmon/Sons

What happened Rebecca Shafer?

After a brief conversation, Bardo left, only to return a little while later. When Schaeffer opened the door this time, Bardo shot her once in the chest at point black range. She died in the doorway of her Los Angeles apartment building, just a few years after moving to California to pursue her dream of acting.

How old was Rebecca Schaeffer when she died?

21 years (1967–1989)
Rebecca Schaeffer/Age at death

Are Mark Harmon and Pam Dawber still married?

'NCIS' star Mark Harmon and his wife have been married for nearly 35 years. Harmon and Dawber tied the knot back in 1987 in the chapel of his alma mater, the Harvard-Westlake School in Studio City, California. ... Elsewhere, while Dawber was starring in the sitcom My Sister Sam.

Who is Pam Dawber married to?

Mark Harmonm. 1987 Pam Dawber/Spouse

Personal life. Dawber married actor Mark Harmon on Ma, in a private ceremony. They have two sons: Sean Thomas Harmon (born Ap), also an actor, and Ty Christian Harmon (born J).