Mark Harmon

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Characters played by Mark Harmon

Ryan — Freaky Friday (2003)

Anna's bandmate and romantic interest in 2003.

Billy Wyatt — Stealing Home (1988)

Billy Wyatt is a washed-up baseball player in his thirties whose life is disrupted when his mother tells him that Katie Chandler has died and left him responsibility for her ashes. He returns home, reunites with Alan Appleby, scatters Katie's ashes at the pier, and eventually joins a minor league team before stealing home.

Superman — Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (2010)

Superman is a leading Justice League member who examines the alternate Lex Luthor and confirms that his reversed organs prove he comes from a parallel Earth. He joins the mission against the Crime Syndicate and later discusses expanding the League with Batman after the crisis ends.

Sheriff Johnny Behan — Wyatt Earp (1994)

Corrupt sheriff opposing Wyatt's authority.

Alex Davenport — Cold Heaven (1992)

Alex is Marie's husband and a doctor. A motorboat strikes him while he is swimming in Acapulco, and he is pronounced dead after emergency surgery, but his body disappears before the autopsy. He reappears alive to Marie, suffers recurring episodes and bleeding from his head wound, and ultimately recovers as Marie chooses him over Daniel.

James Foster — Chasing Liberty (2004)

James Foster is the President of the United States and Anna Foster’s father. Concerned for her safety, he initially limits her protection but later orders Ben Calder to guard her secretly after she escapes supervision. His reactions to Anna’s behavior create conflict, yet he ultimately tells her that Ben has left the service and is working in London.

Mr. Freddy Shoop — Summer School (1987)

Physical education teacher blackmailed into teaching a remedial English summer school class. Initially unprepared, he learns to connect with his underachieving students by making education fun and granting them personal favors. After a period of absence, he returns to guide them through their final exam, ultimately earning tenure and winning the affection of Robin Bishop.

Jay Austin — The Presidio (1988)

Austin is an SFPD detective and former military policeman sent to investigate Lynch's murder at the Presidio. His investigation brings him into conflict and then an uneasy partnership with his former commander, Caldwell. Austin pursues Lawrence despite their agreement, helps expose the smuggling conspiracy, and develops a mutual attraction with Caldwell's daughter, Donna.

Larry Simpson — Beyond the Poseidon Adventure (1979)

Elevator operator found among survivors

Dominant Male — The Last Supper (1995)

A misogynistic, chauvinistic rape apologist and conservative dinner guest. Invited by the students, he declines to change his views and is killed with poisoned wine.

Ted Bundy — The Deliberate Stranger (1986)

Ted Bundy is the central figure, presented as a charming and confident young man preparing to study law in Utah. He moves through parties and family homes while concealing disturbing attitudes toward sex and young women. After disappearances and murders are linked to him, he denies involvement and gives investigators a false account of his whereabouts.

Chance Wayne — Sweet Bird of Youth (1989)

A drifter who failed to succeed in the film industry, Chance travels with Alexandra Del Lago and returns to St. Cloud to win back Heavenly Finley, his former love. He hopes Alexandra’s connections will help him obtain a Hollywood contract and tells Heavenly they can go there together. Despite Alexandra’s warning about the danger in town, he refuses to leave without Heavenly.

Career Overview

Mark Harmon has 76 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Freaky Friday with 2 titles. Signature works include Chicago Hope, Freaky Friday, Stealing Home. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
76
Birth Date
1951-09-02
Birth Place
Burbank, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q296774), public domain (CC0).