NCIS cast: Where are they now?

May 2024 · 2 minute read

NCIS isn't just your average cop show: With more than 400 episodes aired, it's one of the longest-running scripted prime-time television series of all time and a staple in the CBS lineup. What started as a JAG spin-off has since spawned its own spin-offs (NCIS: Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Hawai'i, with plans for NCIS: Sydney to air in Australia and stream on Paramount+ in 2023). This military drama–meets–police procedural remains popular with fans largely because of its captivating cast. Here's what the original stars of the hit crime show have been up to since the series premiered in 2003.

Mark Harmon (Leroy Jethro Gibbs)

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For 18 seasons and four season 19 episodes, Harmon starred as former U.S. Marine Corps scout sniper–turned–special agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Although his onscreen presence is deeply missed by NCIS fans, executive producer and showrunner Steven D. Binder said in a 2021 statement to "never count Leroy Jethro Gibbs out" for future episodes. Harmon also appeared in several episodes of NCIS: New Orleans.

Pauly Perrette (Abby Sciuto)

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In 2018, it was announced that Perrette would be leaving NCIS after playing the team's forensic scientist for 15 seasons. She also appeared as Abby on spin-offs NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: New Orleans. Perrette starred on CBS's short-lived series Broke in 2020. She revealed in 2022 that she survived a massive stroke the year prior.

David McCallum (Dr. Donald Mallard)

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McCallum has continued to play the role of NCIS chief medical examiner Ducky since the series premiere. Since Harmon's departure, he's the last remaining member of the show's original cast.

Sean Murray (Timothy McGee)

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Having guest-starred as computer specialist Timothy McGee in several episodes of NCIS' first season, Murray graduated to the main cast the following year (and remains there). He also appeared in a 2017 episode of NCIS: New Orleans.

Joe Spano (Tobias Fornell)

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A recurring character since the first episode, Spano portrays Gibbs' FBI counterpart and longtime friend, T.C. Fornell. His other TV credits since 2003 include The Closer, The Mentalist, and NCIS: New Orleans.

Pancho Demmings (Gerald Jackson)

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Demmings' character, assistant medical examiner Gerald Jackson, survived being shot by a terrorist in season 1 and captured by the same villain in season 3. Though Gerald hasn't been seen since, Demmings has appeared on 24, CSI: NY, Bones, and Tyler and Borelli.

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