NCIS star Mark Harmon, 72, shows off his fit body as he carries two massive 42-pound water jugs in rare public sighting

Mark Harmon, once voted the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’, seems best known for his iconic portrayal of Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS and seems to still be in good shape at the age of 72, as he was caught on camera doing did heavy work.

In a rare sighting last week, the notoriously reclusive Harmon showed off his impressive physique as he effortlessly lifted not one, but two hefty water jugs — each weighing at least 42 pounds — before walking back to his Pacific Palisades property.

The actor, dressed in green shorts, blue jeans and work boots, lives a quiet life at his Pacific Palisades home with his wife of 37 years, Mork & Mindy actress Pam Dawber.

He effortlessly lifted not one, but two hefty water jugs – each weighing at least 42 pounds – as he walked back to his residence in Pacific Palisades.

Former ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Mark Harmon, known for his iconic portrayal of Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS, has been caught on camera lifting heavy and doing household chores outside his Los Angeles home

In another set of exclusive photos, Harmon was captured wearing a bright red athletic quarter-zip top as he casually picked up his mail.

Harmon almost left NCIS after just four seasons

Harmon said goodbye to his beloved character, Leroy Jethro Gibbs, during an emotional exit from NCIS in 2021.

Addressing his departure, Harmon shared his heartfelt feelings as he said goodbye to his character he played for over twenty years, expressing his appreciation and joy for playing Agent Gibbs.

“What has always drawn me here is the character I play and keeping it fresh and challenging,” said the Emmy Award-nominated performer.

“Plot-wise, this character has taken the path he has taken. I thought it was fair and okay,” he said in 2022.

This week, sources revealed that in order to keep Harmon happy on the show, the network had to fire co-creator Donald P. Bellisario four years after the show premiered in 2003.

The reclusive actor, who famously shuns the spotlight, was captured in a relaxed ensemble of a green top, blue jeans and cozy Ugg-style boots

Harmon lives a quiet life in Pacific Palisades with his wife of 37 years, Mork & Mindy actress Pam Dawber

According to E News, the NCIS cast members, including Harmon, claimed that Bellisario’s toxic work environment significantly hindered the filming process.

Harmon is said to have almost made his own exit from NCIS after just four seasons due to Bellisario’s micromanagement and stressful work environment, which he said affected his personal life.

He said this was due to the grueling hours and difficult conditions.

Harmon claimed that Bellisario’s emphasis on last-minute script changes made it challenging for the cast to memorize lines, making the already demanding workload even more difficult.

This week, sources revealed that the network had to fire co-creators Donald P. Bellisario to keep Harmon happy, reported by E News

In another set of exclusive photos, Harmon was captured wearing a bright red athletic quarter-zip top as he casually picked up mail at the same address.

There were rumors that Mark would not return for the 19th season, although it is thought that he returned because he heard that CBS might not renew the show if he did not return.

NCIS was a spin-off of CBS’ JAG, both created by Bellisario, that ran for ten seasons between 1995 and 2005.

The show eventually spawned a number of CBS spin-offs of its own, NCIS: Los Angeles, which debuted in 2009 and is currently in its 13th season, NCIS: New Orleans, which was canceled after seven seasons, and NCIS: Hawaii, which debuted this fall.