Michael Weatherly, best known for playing Tony DiNozzo on NCIS, has finally spoken out about his longtime co-star, Mark Harmon, confirming what fans have speculated for years. Weatherly, who shared the screen with Harmon for over a decade, revealed that the man behind Leroy Jethro Gibbs is exactly as dedicated and disciplined off-screen as he appears on the show.

In a recent interview, Weatherly praised Harmon’s leadership on set, calling him the “anchor” of NCIS and crediting him with setting the tone for the show’s professionalism. He also admitted that Harmon’s no-nonsense demeanor sometimes intimidated the cast, but deep down, he was always supportive and cared deeply about the people he worked with. This only reinforces what fans have long believed—that Harmon was not just acting as Gibbs but truly embodied many of his character’s traits in real life.

With Harmon stepping away from NCIS, Weatherly’s words serve as a heartfelt tribute to the man who helped shape the show into what it is today. Fans who suspected Harmon was the real deal behind the scenes now have their confirmation straight from DiNozzo himself.