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Mark Harmon, actor
Actor

Mark Harmon: Movies & Box Office

films
38
on screen
1974–2025
box office
$406M
average score
55
Born
September 2, 1951 (age 75)
Birthplace
Burbank, California, U.S.
Full name
Thomas Mark Harmon
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor, Producer, Director, Author
Years active
1970-present
Spouses
Pam Dawber
Children
2
Career at a glance

Mark Harmon's Career in Numbers

Mark Harmon's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Mark Harmon works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Sonic Boom (1974) to Freakier Friday (2025), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.

Mark Harmon Movies by Decade

  1. 1970s 4
  2. 1980s 13
  3. 1990s 10
  4. 2000s 6
  5. 2010s 3
  6. 2020s 1

The 1980s were Mark Harmon's busiest decade, with 13 films.

Mark Harmon Movies by Genre

  • Drama 13
  • Comedy 6
  • Thriller 4
  • Action 3
  • Sci-Fi 2
  • Tv movie 2
  • Adventure 2
  • Documentary 1
  • Fantasy 1
  • Crime 1

Drama is the genre Mark Harmon has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of comedy (6).

Mark Harmon Career Milestones

First film
Sonic Boom 1974
Biggest box office hit
Freaky Friday $161M worldwide
Best-rated film
Freakier Friday Movie Echo Score 55
Newest film
Freakier Friday 2025
38 credits

Mark Harmon Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Mark Harmon is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 55. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Mark Harmon Movies as an Actor

37
  1. 2025 Freakier Friday (2025) movie poster Freakier Friday as Ryan · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 55
  2. 2018 All or Nothing: The Michigan Wolverines (2018) movie poster All or Nothing: The Michigan Wolverines as Narrator (voice) · Documentary
  3. 2011 Certain Prey (2011) movie poster Certain Prey as Lucas Davenport · Thriller
  4. 2010 Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (2010) movie poster Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths as Superman (voice) · Sci-Fi
  5. 2004 Chasing Liberty (2004) movie poster Chasing Liberty Comedy
  6. 2003 Freaky Friday (2003) movie poster Freaky Friday Fantasy
  7. 2002 Local Boys (2002) movie poster Local Boys as Jim Wesley · Drama
  8. 2001 And Never Let Her Go (2001) movie poster And Never Let Her Go as Thomas Capano · Tv movie
  9. 2001 Crossfire Trail (2001) movie poster Crossfire Trail as Bruce Barkow · Drama
  10. 2000 For All Time (2000) movie poster For All Time as Charles Lattimer · Sci-Fi
  11. 1999 I’ll Remember April (1999) movie poster I’ll Remember April as John Cooper · Drama
  12. 1997 Casualties (1997) movie poster Casualties as Tommy Nance · Thriller
  13. 1995 The Last Supper (1995) movie poster The Last Supper as Dominant Male · Comedy
  14. 1995 Magic in the Water (1995) movie poster Magic in the Water as Jack Black · Adventure
  15. 1995 Original Sins (1995) movie poster Original Sins as Johnathan Franye · Drama
  16. 1991 Cold Heaven (1991) movie poster Cold Heaven as Alex Davenport · Thriller
  17. 1991 Till There Was You (1991) movie poster Till There Was You as Frank Flynn · Adventure
  18. 1991 Shadow of a Doubt (1991) movie poster Shadow of a Doubt as Charles Spencer · Tv movie
  19. 1991 Fourth Story (1991) movie poster Fourth Story as David Shepard · Drama
  20. 1991 Dillinger (1991) movie poster Dillinger as John Dillinger · Crime
  21. 1989 Worth Winning (1989) movie poster Worth Winning as Taylor Worth · Romance
  22. 1989 Sweet Bird of Youth (1989) movie poster Sweet Bird of Youth as Chance Wayne · Drama
  23. 1988 Stealing Home (1988) movie poster Stealing Home as Billy Wyatt · Drama
  24. 1988 The Presidio (1988) movie poster The Presidio Action
  25. 1987 After the Promise (1987) movie poster After the Promise as Elmer Jackson · Drama
  26. 1987 Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam (1987) movie poster Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam as (voice) · War
  27. 1987 Summer School (1987) movie poster Summer School Comedy
  28. 1986 Let’s Get Harry (1986) movie poster Let’s Get Harry as Harry · Action
  29. 1986 The Deliberate Stranger (1986) movie poster The Deliberate Stranger as Ted Bundy · Thriller
  30. 1986 Prince of Bel Air (1986) movie poster Prince of Bel Air as Robin Prince · Comedy
  31. 1984 Tuareg: Desert Warrior (1984) movie poster Tuareg: Desert Warrior as Gacel Sayah · Action
  32. 1983 Intimate Agony (1983) movie poster Intimate Agony as Tommy · Drama
  33. 1981 Goliath Awaits (1981) movie poster Goliath Awaits as Peter Cabot · Drama
  34. 1978 Comes a Horseman (1978) movie poster Comes a Horseman Drama
  35. 1978 Centennial (1978) movie poster Centennial as Captain John McIntosh · Drama
  36. 1977 Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years (1977) movie poster Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years as Robert Dunlap · Drama
  37. 1974 Sonic Boom (1974) movie poster Sonic Boom as Student Controller · Comedy
Biography

Who Is Mark Harmon?

Mark Harmon was born in Burbank, California, U.S. in 1951 and is 75 years old. Credited on films since 1974, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Thomas Mark Harmon is an American actor and former football player, who was born on September 2, 1951. Harmon first gained recognition as a college football player at UCLA, before transitioning to acting in the early 1970s. He is perhaps best known for his lead role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the CBS drama series NCIS, a character he portrayed from 2003 to 2021. His other notable roles in television include Dr. Robert Caldwell on St. Elsewhere, Detective Dicky Cobb on Reasonable Doubts and Dr. Jack McNeil on Chicago Hope. Harmon has also demonstrated his acting versatility in films such as Summer School, Wyatt Earp, and Freaky Friday. In addition to his acting career, Harmon has also added producing, directing, and authorship to his credentials. Harmon earned his second Emmy Award nomination in 2002 for his portrayal of Secret Service special agent Simon Donovan on The West Wing. Besides his career, Harmon is also known for his off-screen life, such as being the son of Heisman Trophy-winning football player Tom Harmon and actress Elyse Knox. Additionally, he is married to actress Pam Dawber, with whom he has two sons.

Works with

Who Mark Harmon Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Mark Harmon shares the most films with. Robert Vaughn comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Seymour Cassel (2).

FAQ

Mark Harmon: Questions & Answers

How many movies Mark Harmon has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Mark Harmon been in?

Mark Harmon is credited on 38 films, from 1974 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Mark Harmon's highest-grossing movie?

Freaky Friday (2003) is Mark Harmon's biggest box office hit, with $161M worldwide, ahead of Freakier Friday (2025) ($153M). Across every film with box office figures, Mark Harmon's movies have made $406M.

Mark Harmon's biggest hits

What is the best Mark Harmon movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Mark Harmon's best-rated film is Freakier Friday (2025) with a score of 55.

Best Mark Harmon movies, ranked

How old is Mark Harmon?

Mark Harmon is 75 years old, born on September 2, 1951 in Burbank, California, U.S..

What is Mark Harmon's newest movie?

The most recent film on Mark Harmon's filmography is Freakier Friday (2025), in the role of Ryan.

Who does Mark Harmon work with most often?

Mark Harmon shares the most films with Robert Vaughn (3 films), Seymour Cassel (2 films) and George Grizzard (2 films).

The Best Mark Harmon Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 38 credits.

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