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Mark Harmon Biography
Birth Name:Thomas Mark Harmon
Birth Place:Burbank, California, United States
Profession Actor, Producer, Director, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Has received the National Collegiate Football Foundation Award for All-Around Excellence
- Named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive in 1986
- Graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1974
- Got married to actress Pam Dawber in 1987
- Is the son of former Heisman Trophy winner Tom Harmon and actress Elyse Knox
- Often portrays police force or law-related characters
- Saved two teenagers from a burning vehicle in 1996 after a car accident occurred in front of his home
Awards
- 1977Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Special: nominated
- 1987Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
- 1988Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
- 1992Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
- 1992Q Award-Best Actor in a Quality Drama Series: nominated
- 1993Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
- 1993Q Award-Best Actor in a Quality Drama Series: nominated
- 1997Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
- 1998Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2002Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2011People's Choice Award-Favorite TV Crime Fighter: nominated
- 2012TV Guide Award-Favorite Actor: nominated
- 2013Prism Award-Male Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline: winner
- 2013TV Guide Award-Favorite Actor: nominated
- 2014TV Guide Award-Favorite Actor: nominated