Mark Harmon quotes
Mark Harmon is an American actor, widely recognized for his roles in television and film. He gained major fame for portraying Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the long-running series "NCIS." He continues to be celebrated for his talent and enduring contribution to the entertainment industry. Here are 15 of his quotes:
My parents kept things real. I had no idea they were famous. In fact, it didn't hit me until one day when I was riding in the car with my father in Ann Arbor, Michigan-I was maybe 8 and could barely see above the dashboard-and we stopped at a crosswalk. Suddenly we were surrounded by people who recognized my dad and were really thrilled to see him. I remember looking at this man I thought I knew so well and thinking, "Who are you?”.
Mark Harmon
Gibbs is thankful to be alive. He really thought life was over, and for him to admit that is huge, because he's not that kind of guy. After all this time, the writers still find new places to take him. NCIS was never a show about the crime cases, because sometimes we solve 'em, sometimes we don't. This is a show about characters. The audience takes real ownership of the people we play.
Mark Harmon
I was never interested in playing him with a big red S on his chest. I'm much more attracted to the underbelly stuff. Gibbs is a loner, with emotional scars a mile deep that run in a million different directions. At work, he's a leader. But who is he if you take away his job? I play him, and even I don't know the answer to that.
Mark Harmon
Change is healthy. Any actor can depart this show and it will survive. In my mind, there is nothing unclear about how I got here. You go to different shows and hear the chirping about who's No. 1 on the call sheet or who has the biggest trailer. For me, it's about doing a job as well as you can. If your job is to get somebody coffee-and I did that in my early days-then make it the best cup of coffee possible. Do the work. And do it with pride.
Mark Harmon
Mark Harmon
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Jerry Avenaim,
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Occupation: American Actor
Born: September 2, 1951
Quotes count: 15
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