Mark Harmon on St. Elsewhere.Photo:Jack Hamilton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Jack Hamilton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Happy Birthday,Mark Harmon! PEOPLE’s former Sexiest Man Alive — and a sexiest man alive to many fans — turns 72 on Sept. 2, 2023.Celebrate with a look back on his life and career, including everything from dreamy throwbacks to sweet quotes about his longtime love and family life.
Happy Birthday,Mark Harmon! PEOPLE’s former Sexiest Man Alive — and a sexiest man alive to many fans — turns 72 on Sept. 2, 2023.
Celebrate with a look back on his life and career, including everything from dreamy throwbacks to sweet quotes about his longtime love and family life.
01of 18Taking a Ride on the Love BoatABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyIn 1979, Harmon sported an oh-so-’70s look while filmingThe Love Boat.Harmon toldVarietyof his early acting days, “In the beginning, if you needed someone to take his shirt off and kiss the pretty girl, that was me. If you needed someone to say, ‘Ma’am, can I see your license?’ and get shot, that was me.”
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Taking a Ride on the Love Boat
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In 1979, Harmon sported an oh-so-’70s look while filmingThe Love Boat.
Harmon toldVarietyof his early acting days, “In the beginning, if you needed someone to take his shirt off and kiss the pretty girl, that was me. If you needed someone to say, ‘Ma’am, can I see your license?’ and get shot, that was me.”
02of 18To Beard or Not to Beard?Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyWho doesn’t love a rugged look? Harmon sported some scruff while at the 1981 Eddie Awards.
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To Beard or Not to Beard?
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Who doesn’t love a rugged look? Harmon sported some scruff while at the 1981 Eddie Awards.
03of 18So DreamyColumbia Pictures Television/GettyHarmon looked dapper while starring in the 1980 miniseriesThe Dream Merchantsalongside Morgan Fairchild.
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So Dreamy
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Harmon looked dapper while starring in the 1980 miniseriesThe Dream Merchantsalongside Morgan Fairchild.
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Making History
Harmon toldVarietyof his role, “At the time it was really risky,but years later it was something people talk about and remember. What they were saying about that character was simply not being done at that time.”
05of 18Going SwimminglyBarry King/WireImageIn 1984, Harmon sported a Speedo while competing inBattle of the Network Stars.
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Going Swimmingly
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In 1984, Harmon sported a Speedo while competing inBattle of the Network Stars.
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Lights, Camera, Action!
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07of 18The Sexiest Man AliveThat same year, Harmon was namedPEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive, and it’s no mystery why he was chosen!
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The Sexiest Man Alive
That same year, Harmon was namedPEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive, and it’s no mystery why he was chosen!
08of 18Throwing in the TowelAlan Singer/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/GettyProving he’s up for a challenge, he hostedSaturday Night Livein 1987,showing up for his opening monologuein nothing but a towel.
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Throwing in the Towel
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Proving he’s up for a challenge, he hostedSaturday Night Livein 1987,showing up for his opening monologuein nothing but a towel.
09of 18Strut Your StuffAlan Singer/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/GettyWhile appearing onSNL,Harmon joked, “It’s been fun doing this show the last week, except for one problem. See, as the week went on, I noticed in every sketch that I was wearing less clothing than everyone else and began to fear I was being used, you know? It’s this problem I’ve had since I won PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1986.”
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Strut Your Stuff
While appearing onSNL,Harmon joked, “It’s been fun doing this show the last week, except for one problem. See, as the week went on, I noticed in every sketch that I was wearing less clothing than everyone else and began to fear I was being used, you know? It’s this problem I’ve had since I won PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1986.”
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To Have and to Hold
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Just the Two of Us
12of 18Happy TogetherRon Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyThe pair welcomed sons Sean and Ty in 1988 and 1992, respectively.
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Happy Together
The pair welcomed sons Sean and Ty in 1988 and 1992, respectively.
13of 18Legends OnlyNBCU Photo Bank/GettyHarmon starred alongside legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor inSweet Bird of Youthin 1989.
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Legends Only
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Harmon starred alongside legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor inSweet Bird of Youthin 1989.
14of 18Play BallRon Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyHarmon played in the 1989 Hollywood All Star Charity Baseball Game (and his look was a total home run).
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Play Ball
Harmon played in the 1989 Hollywood All Star Charity Baseball Game (and his look was a total home run).
15of 18Family FilmTriStar/GettyHarmon acted alongside a young Joshua Jackson (right) and Sarah Wayne (left) in the 1994 movieMagic in the Water.
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Family Film
Harmon acted alongside a young Joshua Jackson (right) and Sarah Wayne (left) in the 1994 movieMagic in the Water.
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In 2003, Harmon would begin his time onNCISas Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, where he remained for 18 seasons beforedeparting the show in October 2021.
17of 18We Mustache You a QuestionMathew Imaging/FilmMagicAre you a big fan of Harmon’s 2006 ‘stache? We definitely are.
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We Mustache You a Question
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Are you a big fan of Harmon’s 2006 ‘stache? We definitely are.
18of 18Suited UpSGranitz/WireImageIn conclusion, the term “silver fox” might have been invented for Mark Harmon. That’s all.
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Suited Up
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In conclusion, the term “silver fox” might have been invented for Mark Harmon. That’s all.
source: people.com
