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Jessica Harmon (born December 27, 1985) is a Canadian actress and director who portrayed Ensign "Easy" Esrin in the Battlestar Galactica: The Face of the Enemy webisodes. She is best known for her recurring roles as FBI Agent Dale Bozzio in iZombie (2015–2019) and Niylah in The 100 (2016–2020),[external 1] where she also transitioned into directing. Her film work includes prominent roles in the slasher film Black Christmas (2006) and the science fiction horror film Hollow Man 2 (2006).[external 2]

Early Life and Family

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Jessica Harmon was born on December 27, 1985, in Barrie, Ontario, Canada.[external 3] She comes from a prominent entertainment family in Vancouver. Her father, Allan Harmon, is a director who worked as first assistant director on Andromeda and Poltergeist: The Legacy,[external 4][external 5] and later transitioned to directing.[external 6] Her mother, Cynde Harmon, is a producer with credits including the family-oriented television pilot Wolf Canyon (2009).

Jessica is the older sister of actor Richard Harmon, who portrayed Tad "Heracles" Thorean on Caprica and is best known for his role as John Murphy in The 100.[external 7] The siblings notably co-starred in The 100, where they shared multiple scenes together throughout the series' run from 2016 to 2020.

Career

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Early Work (1997–2005)

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Harmon began her acting career in 1997 with an appearance in The Outer Limits, one of her earliest professional roles.[external 8] Among her earliest roles, she appeared as a Juvenile Inmate in The New Addams Family, a remake of the classic series.[external 9] During this period, she built up television credits with appearances in series including The Days, Killer Instinct, Kyle XY, Life As We Know It, Pasadena, and Whistler.

Her early film work included a role in the family comedy Agent Cody Banks (2003), which helped establish her in the Vancouver film production scene.[external 10]

Harmon expressed her love for Vancouver as a filming location and place of residence. In 2009, she stated:

I lived in LA for about 3 years and I moved back to Vancouver 2 years ago. I have been back to LA a few times for premieres and work but I really love living in Vancouver. I don't know if I would ever live in LA again.

Horror Genre Breakthrough (2006)

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Harmon gained significant recognition in 2006 with two prominent horror film roles. She portrayed Megan Helms in the slasher film Black Christmas, a remake of the 1974 cult classic.[external 11] The film was shot in February and March 2006 in Vancouver with a predominantly female cast including Katie Cassidy, Michelle Trachtenberg, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Lacey Chabert.[commentary 1] Reflecting on the experience, Harmon noted:

That is a lot of women to have on one film set. It definitely created an interesting dynamic... I think I spent the most time with Michelle [Trachtenberg]. Every morning we would have to get prosthetics done for 4 hours and then spend pretty much the whole day dead. She was incredibly funny.

That same year, she appeared as Heather Dalton in the science fiction horror sequel Hollow Man 2.[external 12] She later added to her horror credentials with a role as Jill Eikland in Dead Rising: Endgame (2016), an action horror film.[external 13] Additionally, she played a featured role in John Tucker Must Die (2006).

During the mid-2000s, Harmon appeared multiple times on the popular CW series Supernatural, including guest performances that showcased her range in genre television.[external 14][external 15]

Battlestar Galactica and Wolf Canyon (2008–2010)

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In 2008–2009, Harmon portrayed Ensign "Easy" Esrin in the Battlestar Galactica: The Face of the Enemy webisode series, her first role in the Battlestar Galactica franchise.[external 16] This web series bridged the gap between the fourth season mid-season break of the Re-imagined Series.

Harmon achieved a significant career milestone in 2010 when she won a Leo Award for Best Performance in a Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or Series for her role in the television pilot Wolf Canyon.[external 17] The pilot, produced by her mother Cynde Harmon and directed by her father Allan Harmon, swept the Leo Awards ceremony, winning in all five categories for which it was nominated, including Best Program, Best Direction, Best Cinematography, and Best Picture Editing.[external 18] In the project, Harmon worked alongside actor Kevin Sorbo, known for his iconic role as Hercules in the 1990s television series.[external 19]

In a 2009 interview discussing her Battlestar Galactica: The Face of the Enemy work, Harmon reflected on her favorite aspect of filming the webisodes:

My favorite part though would have to be when I got to use the gun. That was the most fun and the most difficult.

At the time, she noted that she was filming the webisodes using crew members from the Battlestar Galactica movie while the main series had already wrapped production.[commentary 2]

Television Career Expansion (2011–2015)

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Harmon continued building her television career throughout the early 2010s with guest appearances and recurring roles in various series. Her work during this period included roles in Arrow (2013), Proof (2015), and other productions that showcased her versatility across genres.

She also appeared in the drama film If I Had Wings (2013), which became one of her more prominent film credits during this period.[external 20]

iZombie and The 100 (2015–2020)

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Harmon's career reached new heights when she was cast in recurring roles on two CW series that would define her work for the next five years. In 2015, she joined the cast of iZombie as FBI Agent Dale Bozzio. She appeared in 32 episodes across the show's run from 2015 to 2019.[external 21] By the time she joined iZombie, the role represented her first consistent multi-season character that extended over several years.[external 22]

Reflecting on her experience with iZombie in January 2016, Harmon praised the production:

There isn't enough good things I can say about that show... they're just the nicest crew and the nicest cast you could ever ask for... It's all love all the time, everyone's accepted, even the smallest characters that come into play, the whole cast is just so welcoming. I owe iZombie so much right now, I owe so much of my career to them at this point.

She was particularly surprised by her success on The CW network, noting:

I was never able to book like one CW show, I did a few episodes of Supernatural back in the day but other than that I don't think I ever fit the CW mold and now that I'm 30, I never thought that I would. I mean, I thought I would be too old for the network, and then all of a sudden all the CW love and I can't tell you how wonderful it is.

Shortly after joining iZombie, Harmon was cast as Niylah, a resilient Grounder trader and ally to the protagonists, in The 100. She joined the series as a recurring character in Season 3 (2016) and continued through the show's conclusion in 2020, appearing in 32 episodes.[external 23] The role was particularly significant as it reunited her with her brother Richard Harmon, who portrayed John Murphy, one of the series' main characters.[external 24]

Harmon auditioned for The 100 three or four times over the show's first three seasons before finally being cast as Niylah. In a January 2016 interview, she recalled the audition process:

Eventually, this season when Niylah came up, I remember getting the audition over the summer and it was a lot of Grounder dialect. I thought, 'What the hell is this language and how can I memorize it by tomorrow?' I sat there and did it... I think they always wanted me to be a part of it because of my connection with Richard.

Harmon credited director Dean White as a strong advocate for her casting, noting that he would tell her brother after each audition:

One of these days we'll get her on the show.

In describing Niylah's character, Harmon explained her as essentially a devoted supporter of Clarke Griffin:

In my mind she's always been a big– it's funny the kind of response from the fans because Niylah herself is kind of a fangirl of Clarke... she's really just such a fan of Clarke because of what Clarke did to redeem and get revenge for her. Losing her mother to the mountain... Niylah is just this beautiful little flower in the woods that comes out and is there when you need her kind of thing.

She further elaborated on Niylah's loyalty:

I think genuinely it started with the fact that Clarke (in Niylah's mind) kind of got some retribution over the fact Niylah's mother was killed at the mountain... Clarke got it for her. So, of course there is going to be a dedication and devotion to someone else when they kind of give you a piece of your life back.

Harmon's portrayal of Niylah contributed to The 100's exploration of LGBTQ representation in science fiction television. Niylah, an openly gay character, served as a romantic interest for protagonist Clarke Griffin and maintained friendships with other characters, including Octavia Blake. In a 2018 interview at Dragon Con, Harmon discussed the importance of inclusive representation and praised the show's approach to portraying sexuality without making it a point of conflict:

One thing I really, really love, probably the most about The 100 is I do think personally that it's very inclusive... And I think they try and I love that it's not 'this person's gay and this person's bi'. It's never spoken about because it just is. You love who you love and you have sex with who you have sex with... It would be nice to live in that sort of dystopian society.

Harmon's work on both series provided her with consistent visibility on The CW network during its peak years of genre programming, and she maintained close friendships with her co-stars from both shows, particularly from iZombie where she remained connected to cast members including David Anders long after the series concluded.[external 25]

Additional work during this period included guest appearances in V Wars (2019) as Jessica Swann,[external 26] The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco (2018) as Lydia Nolan,[external 27] and various television movies.

Transition to Directing (2020–Present)

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While continuing her acting career, Harmon made a significant transition into directing. Her directorial debut came with The 100 Season 7, Episode 15, titled "A Sort of Homecoming," which aired on September 16, 2020.[external 28] The episode was written by Sean Crouch and featured the main cast dealing with the aftermath of a major character death.[external 29]

Following her directing debut, Harmon pivoted her career focus significantly toward directing, particularly in the television movie space. Her directorial credits include:

  • The Angel Tree (2020)
  • Fixing Up Christmas (2021), in which she also acted[external 30]
  • A Christmas to Savour (2021)
  • Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez (2022)
  • Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New (2023)[external 31]
  • Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Lesson in Murder
  • Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Death at the Diner
  • Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 for Murder
  • Additional films including Joyeux Noel, Dream Moms, A Paris Proposal, Fit for Christmas, Game, Set, Love, My Mom Made Me Do It, Rip in Time, A Christmas Star, Serving Up the Holidays, The Vows We Keep, and My Best Friend's Bouquet[external 32]

Since transitioning to directing, Harmon has significantly reduced her acting work, focusing primarily on behind-the-camera roles.[external 33]

Personal Life

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Harmon married American actor Lenny Jacobson on June 22, 2019.[external 34] Jacobson, born and raised in Holyoke, Massachusetts, moved to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career and has appeared in productions including Nurse Jackie, Peacemaker, For All Mankind, and Narcos: Mexico.[external 35] Upon announcing their marriage, Jacobson posted on social media:

Holy shit!! I'm married! I have no words right now except I've never been happier in my life and @jessicanoelleharmon is my wife.

Harmon is known for maintaining privacy regarding her personal life and does not frequently discuss personal matters in media appearances.[external 36] She is active on social media platforms including Instagram (@jessicanoelleharmon) and Twitter/X (@harmon_jess), where she maintains connections with fans and industry colleagues.

References

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External Sources

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  1. Jessica Harmon (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
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  4. Andromeda (TV Series 2000–2005) - Full Cast & Crew (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  5. Poltergeist: The Legacy (TV Series 1996–1999) - Full Cast & Crew (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  6. Allan Harmon (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  7. Richard Harmon (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
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  9. Jessica Harmon - Age, Family, Bio (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Famous Birthdays. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
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  11. Black Christmas (2006) - Full Cast & Crew (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  12. Hollow Man 2 (2006) - Full Cast & Crew (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  13. Dead Rising: Endgame (2016) - Full Cast & Crew (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  14. Jessica Harmon - Age, Family, Bio (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Famous Birthdays. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
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  16. Battlestar Galactica: The Face of the Enemy (2008-2009) - Full Cast & Crew (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  17. Kevin Sorbo's "Wolf Canyon" snags five Leo Awards! (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Sorbo Writer's Blog (16 June 2010). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
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  22. What The Cast Of iZombie Is Doing Today (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). The List (27 July 2025). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
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  28. "The 100" A Sort of Homecoming (TV Episode 2020) (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb (16 September 2020). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  29. The 100 "A Sort of Homecoming" Photos: Jessica Harmon Directs (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). KSiteTV (11 September 2020). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
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  32. Jessica Harmon List of Movies and TV Shows (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). TV Guide. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  33. What The Cast Of iZombie Is Doing Today (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). The List (27 July 2025). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  34. Lenny Jacobson (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  35. Lenny Jacobson (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  36. Jessica Harmon Bio, Family, Career, Husband, History, Net Worth (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Naija News (7 July 2022). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.

Commentary and Interviews

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  1. Hollywood the Write Way (10 March 2009). Introducing: Jessica Harmon (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  2. Hollywood the Write Way (10 March 2009). Introducing: Jessica Harmon (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
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Kelly Jean Harmon Miller (born November 9, 1948) is an American actress and former model who portrayed Sarah Fowler in the Original Series'"Greetings From Earth".[external 1] She is best known for her appearances in television commercials for Tic Tac mints during the 1970s[external 2] and as a series regular on the NBC drama Bay City Blues (1983), where she played Sunny Hayward.[external 3]

Early Life and Family Background

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Harmon was born on November 9, 1948 in Burbank, California.[external 4] Her father was Tom Harmon, a Heisman Trophy-winning football player and sports broadcaster, and her mother was actress Elyse Knox.[external 5] She has two siblings: older sister Kristin Harmon and younger brother Mark Harmon, both of whom also pursued careers in acting.[external 6]

Career

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Modeling and Commercial Work

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Harmon became nationally recognized for her role as the "Tic Tac Girl" in a series of television commercials for Tic Tac mints.[external 7] Beginning in 1980, she also became popular in the Detroit area as the face of rock station WRIF 101FM, appearing in television spots where she lip-synced sound bites from broadcasts and songs, ending with the station's trademark "Baby!" in disc jockey Arthur Penhallow's deep voice.[external 8]

Film and Television

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Harmon appeared in the 1973 animated film Jonathan Livingston Seagull, where she voiced the character Kimmy.[external 9] In 1976, she appeared in two episodes of the television series Switch as Bobbi Robbins.[external 10]

In 1978, Harmon appeared in a supporting role in the comedy-drama film California Suite.[external 11]

Battlestar Galactica

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In 1979, Harmon portrayed Sarah in the Original Series episode "Greetings from Earth," which aired on February 25, 1979.[external 12] In the episode, Sarah was one of six humans discovered in suspended animation aboard a primitive spacecraft, traveling with her companion Michael (Randolph Mantooth) and four children.

Later Television Work

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Harmon made guest appearances on several television series including The Incredible Hulk (1980),[external 13] T.J. Hooker (1981),[external 14] One Day at a Time, CHiPs, and Barnaby Jones.[external 15]

From 1983 to 1984, Harmon was a series regular on the NBC drama Bay City Blues, playing Sunny Hayward. Created by Steven Bochco, the series centered on a minor league baseball team. Harmon appeared in eight episodes of the series.[external 16]

Personal Life

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In 1969, Harmon married automotive executive John DeLorean.[external 17] They divorced in 1972.[external 18]

On June 23, 1984, Harmon married Robert Lyman Miller.[external 19]

References

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External Sources

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  1. Kelly Harmon (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on December 31, 2025.
  2. Kelly Harmon - Trivia (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on December 31, 2025.
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  5. Kelly Harmon - Trivia (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on December 31, 2025.
  6. Kelly Harmon - Trivia (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on December 31, 2025.
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  17. Christopher Reed (March 21, 2005). John DeLorean (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). The Guardian. Retrieved on December 31, 2025.
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  19. Kelly Harmon - Biography (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on December 31, 2025.

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Richard Scott Harmon (born August 18, 1991) is a Canadian actor who portrayed Tad Thorean, also known as "Heracles," in Caprica.[external 1] Harmon is best known for his role as John Murphy in The CW's post-apocalyptic series The 100, where he appeared in 90 episodes from 2014 to 2020.[external 2] He is the younger brother of actress Jessica Harmon, who also appeared on The 100 as Niylah.[external 3]

Early Life and Family

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Richard Harmon was born on August 18, 1991, in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.[external 4][external 5] He comes from a prominent entertainment family in Vancouver. His father, Allan Harmon, is a director and former first assistant director,[commentary 1] while his mother, Cynde Harmon, is a producer.[external 6] His older sister, Jessica Harmon, is an actress, stunt performer, and director.[external 7]

Despite his family's deep industry connections, Harmon was initially determined to succeed independently:

I'm very prideful... I didn't want anyone to think that I got to where I was because of my parents being in the industry. I hid from it like you wouldn't believe.

—Richard Harmon, Pop City Life interview, June 2014[commentary 2]

However, he acknowledged his family's influence on his passion for filmmaking. Reflecting on childhood visits to his father's sets, Harmon recalled:

My dad, he's a director now, but he was the first assistant director when I was young, which to me, will forever be the hardest job on a film set... I went and visited him a few times... that's where I kind of got implanted, that a film set is sort of like my Disneyland, you know? It's the most exciting place in the world.

—Richard Harmon, American Studies interview, May 2025[commentary 3]

Harmon followed his sister Jessica into acting after observing her early success. As he explained in a 2014 interview:

I got into acting because my sister had gotten into it before me, and I wanted to give it a try. My love for the job came a little bit later, but now there is nothing else in the world I'd rather be doing.

—Richard Harmon, Fielding on Film interview, May 2014[commentary 4]

His first screen appearance came in the 1998 direct-to-video release Really Real Films, a children's film produced by his mother.[production 1]

Career

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Early Work

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Harmon's professional acting career began at age 11 when he appeared in the science fiction series Jeremiah in 2002.[external 8] Throughout the mid-2000s, he accumulated guest-starring roles on various television series while developing his craft. However, at age 15, Harmon nearly quit acting altogether, uncertain about his future in the industry.[commentary 5]

The role that convinced him to continue came in 2007's Trick 'r Treat, the horror anthology film directed by Michael Dougherty. Harmon portrayed a teenager in one of the film's interwoven Halloween tales. Reflecting on this pivotal experience, he explained:

I was going to quit... Let's go out with a bang. I booked a different job and I was like, okay, let's do one more, then I booked that job and things just started working out. But I was still dead set thinking I'm not gonna make a career out of this. I don't think that I have what it takes really. Eventually I booked Trick 'r Treat and that was the first movie that I really felt like part of the family on that set and Mike Dougherty did such a great job with that movie.

—Richard Harmon, Swagger Magazine interview[commentary 6]

The immersive production, which used approximately 12,000 bags of dead leaves and 15,000 pumpkins, convinced Harmon he could not abandon his passion for acting.[commentary 7] Though Trick 'r Treat experienced a delayed release, it eventually achieved cult classic status among horror enthusiasts.[external 9]

Breakthrough Roles

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Harmon's career trajectory shifted significantly with his casting in AMC's critically acclaimed crime drama The Killing in 2012. He portrayed Jasper Ames, a troubled teenager involved in the show's central murder mystery.[external 10] Despite appearing in only six episodes, the role significantly raised his profile. Reflecting on the experience in 2014, Harmon noted:

The Killing to this day is still probably the project I get the most recognition from, six episodes on that show did so much for my career, and I'm incredibly grateful for it. Jasper was a bit of a difficult guy to play on account of he's just such a deplorable little piece of filth, but if you look closer at him you can find the reasons why.

—Richard Harmon, Fielding on Film interview, May 2014[commentary 8]

Working alongside established actors Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman exposed Harmon to higher production standards:

The Killing was an incredible experience for me and I'd never done something of that level before, that's for sure. It opened more doors for me and I had the opportunity to work with amazing actors such as Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman. Even the great young actors they had on that show really helped me understand what it took to be better and sent me on a path to work harder than I used to.

—Richard Harmon, Swagger Magazine interview[commentary 9]

Following The Killing, Harmon joined the cast of the Canadian science fiction series Continuum as the recurring character Julian Randol, a young anarchist destined to become a revolutionary figure.[external 11] His nuanced performance earned him a Leo Award for Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series in 2013.[external 12] Harmon credited the role with expanding his abilities:

Continuum gave me the opportunity as an actor to really test myself and take risks. It completely changed me in the sense that I think I became a much better actor after and told an incredible story.

—Richard Harmon, Swagger Magazine interview[commentary 10]

Harmon's most significant career opportunity came in 2014 when he was cast in The CW's post-apocalyptic drama The 100. Originally hired for a minor role designated as "John No. 1," Harmon was expected to appear in only a few episodes.[commentary 11] However, series creator Jason Rothenberg recognized Harmon's potential and expanded the character, eventually giving him the surname Murphy.[commentary 12] Harmon initially auditioned for the role of Bellamy Blake, but his interpretation ultimately proved better suited for the morally complex Murphy.[commentary 13]

In an early 2014 interview, Harmon described his character:

I really love Murphy. The way I would describe him is kind of like a dog with rabies who gets off his leash; he's relentless. He's a wild card if ever there was one.

—Richard Harmon, Fielding on Film interview, May 2014[commentary 14]

He contrasted Murphy with his Continuum character Julian Randol, noting that Julian "fights his battles mentally not physically," while Murphy was more physically volatile.[commentary 15]

John Murphy evolved from antagonist to antihero over the course of the series, with Harmon appearing as a guest star in the first two seasons before being promoted to series regular for season three.[external 13] Reflecting on the show's impact on his life, Harmon stated:

The 100 was the biggest life changing experience I've ever had in my life. Honestly, my life doesn't even resemble itself from before The 100. It honestly changed my life forever and I couldn't be more grateful and what an incredible character to play. He [John Murphy] might be my favorite character of all time.

—Richard Harmon, Swagger Magazine interview[commentary 16]

One of Harmon's most challenging scenes came in the season three premiere, which opened with Murphy trapped alone in a bunker for months. The extended sequence required intense physical and emotional commitment:[commentary 17]

The first scene in the season was one of the most, if not the most fun times I've had on set. It meant a lot to me that they trusted me with the first scene of the season, especially with something so difficult. I remember when they pitched it to me like it's going to be you, just a montage, it's going to get crazy. And I was like "I can absolutely do that."

—Richard Harmon, NoWhiteNoise interview, March 2016[commentary 18]

The role also required significant physical transformation, including growing his hair long and adding a prosthetic beard for the bunker scenes.[commentary 19] Harmon's work on The 100 earned him additional Leo Award wins in 2020 and 2021 for Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series.[external 14]

Film Work

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Alongside his television success, Harmon maintained an active film career. In 2013, he appeared in If I Had Wings, a family drama directed by his father Allan Harmon.[production 2] His other film credits include the horror sequel Grave Encounters 2 (2012),[external 15] the romantic drama The Age of Adaline (2015) starring Blake Lively,[external 16] and the supernatural thriller Woodland (2018), in which he also served as executive producer.[production 3]

Recent Work

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Following The 100's conclusion in 2020, Harmon starred in Fakes, a CBC Gem and Netflix dark comedy series that premiered in September 2022.[external 17] The series, partly based on true events, follows two high school girls who accidentally create one of North America's largest fake ID operations.[commentary 20] Harmon portrayed a drug dealer who becomes entangled in expanding their criminal enterprise.[commentary 21]

In 2025, Harmon appeared in Final Destination: Bloodlines, the sixth installment in the long-running Final Destination horror franchise. His involvement represented both a personal challenge and a responsibility to the series' legacy:

It was the fear of tarnishing a legacy that I personally loved from the time that I was 11 years old. When you're given the opportunity to do something like this, you want to do right by it because the people who made it before, they did everything right.

—Richard Harmon, American Studies interview, May 2025[commentary 22]

The film received positive critical reception for reinvigorating the franchise.[external 18]

Acting Approach

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Harmon has developed a distinctive preparation method for his roles, particularly for complex characters like John Murphy. He creates extensive character playlists to maintain emotional continuity, a practice he has employed throughout his career. In 2014, he explained:

I always make a music playlist for each role I get. Music brings the character's world to life. I don't draw from my own experiences; acting for me isn't therapy. I live a very normal life and acting is where I get to have my fun, so I leave as much of me at the door as I can.

—Richard Harmon, Fielding on Film interview, May 2014[commentary 23]

By 2021, his approach had evolved into an even more elaborate system:

I have a playlist for Murphy that's probably a thousand songs long now. Every time I read a new script, I listen to music, and whatever I listened to while I was reading it gets added to the playlist. So before a season starts, I'll just put that whole playlist on shuffle and listen to it for days.

—Richard Harmon, Pop-Culturalist interview, August 2021[commentary 24]

As a lifelong horror enthusiast, Harmon gravitates toward genre work and morally ambiguous characters. He cited actor Matthew Lillard's performance in Scream as a major influence on his own approach to villainous and unpredictable roles:

Matthew Lillard... is the most underrated actor of a generation... I base a lot of what I do off of Lillard in that movie. When you watch the movie, you should know he's the bad guy from the very beginning, but you don't because he commits so much to the lunacy that you're just like, 'This guy's just a goof, you know?' But really, he's batshit crazy, and I love that.

—Richard Harmon, American Studies interview, May 2025[commentary 25]

Harmon's preference for playing psychologically complex antagonists has defined much of his career trajectory, from Julian Randol in Continuum to John Murphy in The 100 to his various horror film roles. When asked in 2014 about being typecast as "smart ass" characters, he responded philosophically:

I'm not worried about being typecast; that ship sailed years ago. I don't mind it, though. I love the characters I play, without a doubt I usually find them more interesting than any of the other characters I could be playing. Most people are typecast. I think mine is just a little more obvious. I know I can do more than just be bad, and eventually, I'm sure everyone else will, too.

—Richard Harmon, Fielding on Film interview, May 2014[commentary 26]

Awards and Recognition

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Harmon has received numerous accolades throughout his career, particularly for his work in Canadian television. His Leo Award wins include:

  • 2011: Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series for Tower Prep[external 19]
  • 2013: Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series for Continuum[external 20]
  • 2020: Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series for The 100[external 21]
  • 2021: Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series for The 100[external 22]
  • 2023: Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series for Fakes[external 23]
  • 2023: Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series for The Spencer Sisters[external 24]

He also won Best Actor at the 2020 New York City Horror Film Festival for his role in Woodland.[external 25] Additionally, Harmon received the Standout Performance Award at the 2020 Whistler Film Festival for the same film.[external 26]

Personal Life

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Harmon is in a relationship with actress Sarah Dugdale, whom he began dating around 2017.[external 27] He continues to collaborate professionally with family members, including his father Allan and sister Jessica, on various projects throughout his career.[commentary 27]

An avid sports fan, Harmon is a passionate supporter of Notre Dame football, having dreamed of attending the university since childhood.[commentary 28] He is also a dedicated fan of the animated series SpongeBob SquarePants,[external 28] musicians Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones,[external 29] and lists The Big Lebowski among his favorite films.[commentary 29]

During an interview in 2013, Harmon mentioned owning a Smart Car named Marcus.[commentary 30] He is also an enthusiastic escape room participant, having completed numerous rooms across Vancouver with friends.[commentary 31]

As of 2014, Harmon was an active player of Warhammer, which he described as "like three hobbies in one."[commentary 32] He has expressed interest in directors the Coen Brothers and Woody Allen, and among actors would most like to work with Paul Dano, Willem Dafoe, and Oscar Isaac.[commentary 33]

In reflecting on his career aspirations, Harmon expressed a simple but profound goal:

I would love to break an 80 in golf. I'm a big golfer, but I'm evidently not a very good one. For acting, it remains the same that it's always been. I would like to work constantly until the day I die as that would make me wildly happy and content.

—Richard Harmon, Swagger Magazine interview[commentary 34]

References

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External Sources

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  1. Richard Harmon - Filmography (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  2. The 100 (2014-2020) - Full Cast & Crew (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  3. Jessica Harmon - Biography (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
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  9. Trick 'r Treat (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). TV Guide. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  10. The Killing (2011-2014) - Full Cast & Crew (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  11. Continuum (2012-2015) - Full Cast & Crew (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  12. 2013 Leo Awards Winners (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Leo Awards. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
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  15. Grave Encounters 2 (2012) (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  16. The Age of Adaline (2015) - Full Cast & Crew (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  17. Fakes (2022) (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  18. Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025) (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
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Production History

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  1. Really Real Films (1998) (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Australian Film Commission. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  2. If I Had Wings (2013) - Full Cast & Crew (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  3. Woodland (2018) - Full Cast & Crew (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.

Commentary and Interviews

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  1. Interview with Richard Harmon (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). The Scifi World (May 2013). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  2. The 100: Richard Harmon (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Pop City Life (June 2014). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  3. Dio Anthony (17 May 2025). Richard Harmon's Been Waiting For This Moment (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). American Studies. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  4. Julien R. Fielding (18 May 2014). Richard Harmon Interview (content archived on Archive.org) (in English). Fielding on Film. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  5. Richard Harmon Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Swagger Magazine (2022). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  6. Richard Harmon Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Swagger Magazine (2022). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  7. Richard Harmon Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Swagger Magazine (2022). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  8. Julien R. Fielding (18 May 2014). Richard Harmon Interview (content archived on Archive.org) (in English). Fielding on Film. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  9. Richard Harmon Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Swagger Magazine (2022). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  10. Richard Harmon Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Swagger Magazine (2022). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  11. McKenzie Morrell (1 March 2016). Murphy's Law: The 100 Star Richard Harmon Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). NoWhiteNoise. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  12. McKenzie Morrell (1 March 2016). Murphy's Law: The 100 Star Richard Harmon Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). NoWhiteNoise. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  13. McKenzie Morrell (1 March 2016). Murphy's Law: The 100 Star Richard Harmon Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). NoWhiteNoise. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  14. Julien R. Fielding (18 May 2014). Richard Harmon Interview (content archived on Archive.org) (in English). Fielding on Film. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  15. Julien R. Fielding (18 May 2014). Richard Harmon Interview (content archived on Archive.org) (in English). Fielding on Film. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  16. Richard Harmon Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Swagger Magazine (2022). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  17. McKenzie Morrell (1 March 2016). Murphy's Law: The 100 Star Richard Harmon Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). NoWhiteNoise. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  18. McKenzie Morrell (1 March 2016). Murphy's Law: The 100 Star Richard Harmon Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). NoWhiteNoise. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  19. McKenzie Morrell (1 March 2016). Murphy's Law: The 100 Star Richard Harmon Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). NoWhiteNoise. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  20. Richard Harmon Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Swagger Magazine (2022). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  21. Richard Harmon Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Swagger Magazine (2022). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  22. Dio Anthony (17 May 2025). Richard Harmon's Been Waiting For This Moment (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). American Studies. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  23. Julien R. Fielding (18 May 2014). Richard Harmon Interview (content archived on Archive.org) (in English). Fielding on Film. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  24. Interview: Richard Harmon Talks The 100 Legacy (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Pop-Culturalist (12 August 2021). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  25. Dio Anthony (17 May 2025). Richard Harmon's Been Waiting For This Moment (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). American Studies. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  26. Julien R. Fielding (18 May 2014). Richard Harmon Interview (content archived on Archive.org) (in English). Fielding on Film. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  27. McKenzie Morrell (1 March 2016). Murphy's Law: The 100 Star Richard Harmon Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). NoWhiteNoise. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  28. Interview: Richard Harmon Talks The 100 Legacy (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Pop-Culturalist (12 August 2021). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  29. Interview: Richard Harmon Talks The 100 Legacy (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Pop-Culturalist (12 August 2021). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  30. Interview with Richard Harmon (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). The Scifi World (May 2013). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  31. McKenzie Morrell (1 March 2016). Murphy's Law: The 100 Star Richard Harmon Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). NoWhiteNoise. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  32. Julien R. Fielding (18 May 2014). Richard Harmon Interview (content archived on Archive.org) (in English). Fielding on Film. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  33. Julien R. Fielding (18 May 2014). Richard Harmon Interview (content archived on Archive.org) (in English). Fielding on Film. Retrieved on 31 December 2025.
  34. Richard Harmon Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Swagger Magazine (2022). Retrieved on 31 December 2025.

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