For 19 seasons, fans got used to Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ signature look: a classic marine haircut, a sharp jacket, and a polo or button-up shirt closed tight. While viewers thought this was just a reflection of his military background, the wardrobe choice actually hid a real-life secret.
\n\u200bMark Harmon is known for being incredibly tough, performing many of his own stunts on set for years. However, decades of being an athlete and doing intense physical work left their mark on the actor.
\n\u200b\ud83e\ude79 Concealing the Battle Scars
\n\u200bBefore becoming a Hollywood star, Mark Harmon was a legendary college football quarterback. During his sports career and early acting days, he suffered several major injuries, including a serious shoulder surgery and multiple deep scars on his arms.
\n\u200bInstead of spending hours in the makeup chair every single morning trying to cover up those old football and stunt scars with heavy foundation, Harmon and the costume designers made a smart deal: Gibbs would always wear long sleeves and high collars.
\n\u200bThis decision didn’t just save time\u2014it accidentally created the iconic, mysterious, and disciplined look of the most loved Boss on television.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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