With an athletic father and an actress mother, it is no surprise Harmon played college football and has found success as one of TV's hunkiest actors. While most of his roles have relied on little more than good looks, Harmon was impressive as the suave doctor on St. Elsewhere who contracted AIDS.
Uncle of musicians Gunnar Nelson and Matthew Nelson. Uncle of Sam Nelson. Brother-in-law of singer Ricky Nelson. Mother is actress Elyse Knox. Father is football star Tom Harmon. Brother of actress Kelly Harmon. Brother of Kristin Harmon. Harmon and Pam Dawber have two children: Sean Thomas Harmon born 26 April 1988 and Ty Christian Harmon born 25 June 1992. Uncle of actress Tracy Nelson. Chosen as People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive. [1986] His godfather Forest Evashevski is in the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame. Risked his life to save two teenage boys who were involved in a car accident outside of his home. Harmon used a sledge hammer from his garage to break the window out of their car then pulled them free so they wouldn't be burned to death, while his wife Pam Dawber called 911. He made every effort to downplay his role in saving their lives. [1996]. Graduated cum laude from UCLA, 1974, with degree in communications. Also played quarterback for UCLA Bruins, 1972-73 winning National Football Foundation Award for all-round excellence. Worked as a carpenter before he hit it big. No relation to Angie Harmon. His uncle, Ron Knox (his mother's brother), was also a college football star and played one season as a professional quarterback for the Chicago Bears.