61-416: Thomas William Selleck ( / ˈ s ɛ l ɪ k / ; born January 29, 1945) is an American actor. His breakout role was playing private investigator Thomas Magnum in the television series Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988), for which he received five Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series , winning in 1985. Since 2010, Selleck has co-starred as NYC Police Commissioner Frank Reagan in
122-504: A Detroit Tigers baseball cap. Magnum drove a Ferrari 308 GTS in the series. After the end of the show in 1988, it established itself as the top-rated one-hour show in the history of syndicated reruns (at least until 1998). In 1984, he introduced Nancy Reagan at the 1984 Republican National Convention . Selleck was offered the lead role of Mitch Buchannon in Baywatch but he turned it down because he did not want to be seen as
183-694: A draft notice during the Vietnam War , Selleck enlisted in the California Army National Guard. He served in Company C, 1st Battalion, 160th Infantry from 1967 to 1973, attaining the rank of sergeant. Selleck's first television appearance was as a college senior on The Dating Game in 1965 and again in 1967. Soon after, he appeared in commercials for products such as Pepsi-Cola . He began his career with bit parts in smaller movies, including Myra Breckinridge (invited on
244-499: A 60-acre (24 ha) avocado ranch in Hidden Valley formerly owned by Dean Martin . In a 2012 interview with People , Selleck talked about living and working on his ranch: "So I like to get outside and work on the ranch, from fixing roads to clearing brush. I hate going to the gym, so sweating outdoors sure beats sitting on a stationary bike staring at my navel. And I work cheaper than anyone I could hire to do it." Selleck
305-609: A Navy officer and intelligence source for many of his cases, but was devastated when Mac was killed in an assassination attempt on Magnum by "Ivan," a Soviet intelligence operative who had also overseen the torture of Magnum when he was a POW in Vietnam. For almost every season in the series, Magnum's investigations paralleled and sometimes crossed over with those of Honolulu Police Lieutenant Tanaka. Magnum also maintained friendships with Assistant District Attorney Carol Baldwin and Lieutenant Maggie Poole, MacReynolds' successor. Magnum
366-484: A battered baseball cap, Magnum was originally envisioned as a James Bond type character but, at Selleck's request, was made into more of an average "everyman" with numerous character flaws. Thomas Sullivan Magnum IV is around forty years old during the original series , although a variety of birthdates are given in at least 5 episodes, ranging from August 1943 to February 1946. Magnum was born in Detroit but raised in
427-469: A car and drive into a brick wall and get injured and get out of Magnum and do [ Raiders ]." I said, "I gotta look my mom and dad in the eye, and we don't do that," so I did Magnum ... That's not so bad, is it? Selleck played the role of Thomas Magnum in 1980 after filming six other TV pilots that were never sold. Magnum was a former U.S. Navy SEAL officer who had served in the Vietnam War; after
488-564: A cat burglar in 1930s London in Lassiter in 1984. Quigley Down Under is one of his best-known Western films, but it was for his 1997 role in Last Stand at Saber River that he won a "Western Heritage Award". Selleck's big break came when he was cast in the lead role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum, P.I. The producers would not release the actor for other projects, so Selleck had to pass on
549-608: A certain amount of pressure." Selleck was sued by the Calleguas Municipal Water District for allegedly improperly transferring approximately 1.4 million gallons of water from the Calleguas Municipal Water District to the Hidden Valley Municipal Water District during the driest California drought since record-keeping began, which he used to water his avocado farm. He settled the suit by paying $ 21,685.55 to
610-483: A cool, calm Eisenhower. Selleck played the role of Mr. Kornfeldt in the movie Killers in 2010. Since 2005, Selleck has starred in the role of transplanted lawman Jesse Stone in a series of made-for-TV movies based on Robert B. Parker 's novels. To date, the series comprises nine films, with the most recent released in October 2015. In addition to his portrayal of the films' protagonist, Selleck now acts as producer for
671-467: A cushy job and live a comfortable existence as a security expert on the estate of celebrity author Robin Masters . The job perks included use of the guest house on Masters' Hawaii estate " Robin's Nest " and his red Ferrari 308 GTS in exchange for quality control of the estate security. This often puts him in conflict with the estate's more responsible and serious majordomo , Higgins. In the course of
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#1732780850166732-729: A drama show since he played Thomas Magnum in Magnum, P.I. As of December 30, 2007, he began doing commercial voice-overs for Florida's Natural orange juice. Since 2010, he has starred as Frank Reagan in the CBS American police procedural/drama series Blue Bloods , filmed on location in New York City. Frank Reagan is the Police Commissioner, and the series follows the Reagan family of law enforcement officers with
793-411: A game as a pinch-hitter. He managed to foul off 3 pitches from Reds pitcher Tim Layana before striking out. Selleck believes his training helped him considerably in his film role, having gained valuable experience from attending team meetings and developing an understanding of how competitive players function together. One of Selleck's Magnum co-stars, Larry Manetti , in his 1996 memoir Aloha Magnum ,
854-421: A legendary publicist heading up a brand-new marketing firm. His costars included Ed Asner , David Krumholtz , and Penelope Ann Miller . Despite the high pedigree, and the expectations for Selleck's first series since Magnum, P.I. , low ratings caused the show to be canceled after ten episodes. His last two cowboy roles to date were in the 2001 TNT movie Crossfire Trail (based on a Louis L'Amour novel of
915-599: A lieutenant commander. In the episode Memories are Forever part 1, Magnum is promoted to full Commander, as part of being reinstated by Buck Green. In the final episode of Magnum P.I. in 1988, Thomas decides to return to active duty in the Navy at the rank of commander (O-5). On his Navy uniform, Magnum wears service ribbons for the Navy Cross , Purple Heart , National Defense Service Medal , Vietnam Service Medal , Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm and Frame , and
976-439: A love-hate relationship with Jonathan Quayle Higgins III , the majordomo of the estate where Magnum was a perennial guest or "moocher". Magnum persistently tries to foil Higgins' efforts to impose an orderly regimen on Magnum's disordered lifestyle, as they trade verbal jabs and one-upmanship games with each other. Magnum lives in the guest house on Robin Masters' estate, Robin's Nest, as part of his being in-charge of security on
1037-670: A novelist, and a cousin named Karen. Magnum attended the United States Naval Academy, in the class of '67 or '68, depending on the episode referenced. While at the Naval Academy, he dated Ginger Grant who became a professional tennis player and re-entered his life in the episode "Mixed Doubles". In the episode, "From Moscow to Maui", Magnum states that he was the captain of the Annapolis football team during at least one Army–Navy game with Army scoring
1098-422: A number of years, Selleck appeared in television advertising for National Review . He also subscribes to The New Republic . Selleck describes himself as "a registered independent with a lot of libertarian leanings". In the 2016 presidential election , Selleck did not support either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump , instead writing in former Dallas Police Department Chief David Brown , saying that he
1159-619: A sex symbol. The role eventually went to David Hasselhoff . During the Magnum years, he also starred as an acrophobic police detective in Runaway and a stand-in father in Three Men and a Baby , which was the biggest hit at the American box office in 1987. In 1989, he ended the decade by starring in the romantic comedy Her Alibi and crime drama An Innocent Man . In 1990, he starred as an American 19th-century sharpshooter in
1220-468: A talented and experienced group, practicing and playing hard when his Magnum schedule permitted.... He was very patient with all of us, and we relished the big crowds that replaced the usual sparse number of players' friends and spouses at the national tourney matches." Selleck is an avid ice hockey fan and has been seen attending Los Angeles Kings games at Staples Center . He lists Anže Kopitar and Alexander Frolov as two of his favorite players. He
1281-464: A touchdown early in the first quarter from a play he called. Magnum served in the Navy for ten or more years as an officer, rising to the rank of lieutenant before resigning in disillusionment in 1979. Magnum was a Vietnam War veteran and a former POW . He served in both the SEALs and Naval Intelligence during his Navy years. In the episode "Solo Flight", he is seen wearing the rank insignia for
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#17327808501661342-486: Is an accomplished indoor and beach volleyball player, playing the outside hitter position for the Outrigger Canoe Club, Honolulu . (Son Kevin attended Selleck's alma mater, USC, and became a volleyball team All-American in 1990.) Outrigger Canoe Club teammate Dennis Berg, in the summer 2011 issue of Volleyball USA magazine, said of Selleck, "Tom was a great teammate, appreciative of being included with such
1403-529: Is of the 11th generation of his family born in North America. Selleck's family moved to Sherman Oaks , California, in 1948. He graduated from Grant High School in 1962 and enrolled at Los Angeles Valley College , living at home and saving money. Selleck, who stands 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) tall, transferred to the University of Southern California during his junior year to play for
1464-560: Is the main character on the American television series Magnum, P.I. created by Donald P. Bellisario and Glen A. Larson . The titular private investigator was originally portrayed by actor Tom Selleck from 1980 to 1988, and later by Jay Hernandez in a reboot developed by Peter M. Lenkov . Magnum is a former naval officer, turned private investigator and "beach bum" in Hawaii . Despite irregular employment, he manages to secure
1525-432: The 2018 reboot of the series. In the new series, Thomas Magnum is a decorated ex-Navy SEAL who returns home from Afghanistan , where he spent time as a prisoner of war , to become a private investigator. He gets help on cases from his two old friends, former Marines Theodore "TC" Calvin and Orville "Rick" Wright, and from former MI6 agent Juliet Higgins . In season two, Higgins becomes Magnum's partner. Later in
1586-614: The Australian Western Quigley Down Under , a role and film that he considers one of his best. During the 1990s, he also starred in Three Men and a Little Lady , Folks! , Christopher Columbus: The Discovery , Mr. Baseball , In & Out and The Love Letter . Selleck's role in In & Out is his first as a gay character (Peter Malloy). In the mid-1990s, Selleck played the role of Richard Burke , Monica Geller's older boyfriend, beginning at
1647-475: The National Mall . Upon James Garner 's death in 2014, he said, "Jim was a mentor to me and a friend, and I will miss him." Two years after Garner's death, Selleck said, prior to filming his then 6th season of Blue Bloods : "It's kind of like my mentor, who never wanted to hear he was my mentor [James Garner], I don't accept the mentor role. That they feel that way is, I think flattering although it adds
1708-602: The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal . Specifically, in the season 2 episodes 23/24, "Memories are Forever" parts 1 & 2, we see the uniform Magnum is to wear to Washington, D.C. The collar has the commander rank, with the Special Warfare insignia with the Navy Cross, Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 service star , Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm and Frame, and
1769-587: The Tidewater region of Virginia. Both his father and grandfather were naval officers. Magnum's father was a Naval Aviator killed in the Korean War when Magnum was only five. In the show, one of Magnum's most valued possessions is his father's Rolex GMT Master aviator's wristwatch . After Magnum's father's death, his mother Katherine married Frank Peterson. They had a son Joey, who died while serving in Vietnam. Magnum also has an aunt, Phoebe Sullivan,
1830-772: The USC Trojans men's basketball team. He also was a pitcher and designated hitter for the USC baseball team . He is a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and a member of the Trojan Knights . While he was majoring in Business Administration , a drama coach suggested Selleck try acting and, in his senior year, he dropped out of the university. Selleck then studied acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse , under Milton Katselas . Upon receiving
1891-452: The 1960s for playing the character on the stage and in a movie version . The production closed as a result of the attacks on 9/11 . Selleck played the role of General Dwight D. Eisenhower in A&;E 's 2004 made-for-TV movie Ike: Countdown to D-Day . The movie showed the planning, politics, and preparation for the 1944 Invasion of Normandy , and Selleck was critically lauded for playing
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1952-860: The B-movie Daughters of Satan . He had a recurring role in the 1970s as private investigator Lance White in The Rockford Files . Selleck is an avid outdoorsman , marksman and firearms collector. These interests led him to leading-man cowboy roles in Western films , starting with his role as cowboy and frontier marshal Orrin Sackett in the 1979 film The Sacketts , opposite Sam Elliott , Jeff Osterhage , and Western legends Glenn Ford and Ben Johnson , and that same year, Concrete Cowboys with Jerry Reed . The Shadow Riders followed in 1982. Then Selleck shifted gears, portraying
2013-600: The Calleguas Municipal Water District, an amount which represented the district's private investigator fees in connection with the case. Selleck has been a member of the board of directors of the National Rifle Association and served as a spokesman for the organization. He resigned from the board on September 18, 2018, though he remained a member of the organization. After his close friend Charlton Heston stepped down from his role as an NRA spokesman in 2003, Selleck succeeded him. In 2002, Selleck donated
2074-621: The New York City Police Department and the Manhattan district attorney's office . The show premiered on September 24, 2010, and is in its final season as of 2024. In 2012, Selleck was featured in Coldwell Banker 's television ad campaign focusing on homeownership. Starting in 2016 he has been the pitchman for reverse-mortgage lender American Advisors Group (AAG). Selleck appeared in a recurring role on
2135-508: The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. United States Navy SEALs who served in the Vietnam War would also have been entitled to wear the U.S. Naval Parachutist Insignia, however, Magnum doesn't wear one in the show. The theme of friendship run through many episodes of the show. Magnums' most enduring friendships were with his former Vietnam comrades, Orville Wilbur Richard "Rick" Wright and Theodore "T.C." Calvin . His also develops
2196-541: The acclaimed ABC drama Boston Legal as Ivan Tiggs, the troubled ex-husband of Shirley Schmidt ( Candice Bergen ). In 2021, Selleck made his album debut singing “Yessir, That’s My Baby” with Nicolas King (recorded live in 2001 during their run of “ A Thousand Clowns ”) on King's album “Act One” released by Club44 Records. From 1971 to 1982, Selleck was married to model Jacqueline Ray . During that time, he adopted her son, Kevin Shepard (born 1966), who would go on to be
2257-454: The appearance, O'Donnell questioned Selleck about his support of gun ownership and an ad in which he appeared supporting the NRA. At the end of the interview, Selleck stated, "It's your show and you can talk about it after I leave." Selleck later confided to Shaun Robinson : "I still like Rosie. I think she needs to take a deep breath and stop thinking everybody who disagrees with her is evil." For
2318-439: The drummer for the American rock band Tonic . On August 7, 1987, Selleck married Jillie Joan Mack (born 1957). They have one daughter, Hannah (born December 16, 1988). Selleck has said he is Episcopalian, and got instruction from Blue Bloods co-star Bridget Moynahan on how to properly cross himself when playing his Catholic character Frank Reagan. Selleck and his family live near Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village, California, on
2379-453: The end of the second season of the TV series Friends . Richard was a divorced ophthalmologist who was a friend of Monica's parents. At first, the relationship was hidden from her parents. The relationship eventually ended over Richard's reluctance to commit to having children, though Selleck did make a few more appearances in later episodes. His decision to star in a six-episode plot of Friends
2440-426: The estate. Magnum enjoys sneaking fine wines out of Robin Masters's wine cellar when he believes Higgins is not looking. He has free use of Masters' Ferrari 308 GTS , and he often barters with Higgins for the use of expensive cameras, the tennis courts, and other accoutrements of wealthy living. Other friendships were woven throughout the series. Magnum continuously took advantage of Lieutenant "Mac" MacReynolds,
2501-484: The films Quigley Down Under , Mr. Baseball , and Lassiter . He appeared in recurring television roles as Monica Geller's love interest Dr. Richard Burke in Friends , as Lance White, the likeable and naive partner on The Rockford Files , and as casino owner A. J. Cooper on Las Vegas . He also had a lead role in the television western film The Sacketts , based on two of Louis L'Amour 's books. Selleck
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2562-655: The rifle he used in Quigley Down Under (a custom 13-pound [6 kg], single-shot, 1874 Sharps Rifle , with a 34-inch [86-cm] barrel), along with six other firearms from his other films, to the NRA. The firearms are part of the NRA's exhibit "Real Guns of Reel Heroes" at the National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, Virginia . To promote his film The Love Letter , Selleck was invited to be on The Rosie O'Donnell Show on May 19, 1999. During
2623-576: The role of Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark , which meant that the role went to actor Harrison Ford instead. It turned out that the shooting of the pilot for Magnum was delayed for over six months by a writers' strike , which would have enabled him to complete Raiders . Look, I made a deal with Magnum , and it was the best thing that ever happened to me. I'm proud that I lived up to my contract, and some people said, "You've got to get into
2684-610: The same name), and the 2003 motion picture Monte Walsh . In 2001, Selleck played the lead role of Murray in a Broadway revival of Herb Gardner 's comedic play A Thousand Clowns . The production toured for four months, playing in North Carolina, Chicago and Boston before opening on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre . Critics, though far from uniformly negative about Selleck's performance, generally compared it unfavorably to that of Jason Robards , who won awards in
2745-461: The season, Magnum asks Higgins to marry him in order for her to stay in the country after her visa expires. She initially accepts his offer but later reverses her decision. Hernandez also played Magnum in a crossover episode with Hawaii Five-0 . On his U.S. Navy uniform, Magnum wears the following medals and naval insignia in the 2018 reboot series: 160th Infantry Regiment (United States) Too Many Requests If you report this error to
2806-476: The series Blue Bloods . From 2005–2015, he portrayed troubled small-town police chief Jesse Stone in nine television films based on the Robert B. Parker novels. In films, Selleck has played bachelor architect Peter Mitchell in Three Men and a Baby (1987) and its sequel Three Men and a Little Lady (1990). He has also appeared in more than 50 other film and television roles since Magnum, P.I. , including
2867-459: The series, Magnum and his friends (former Vietnam comrades, Rick Wright and T.C. Calvin ) become involved, not only in typical private investigator cases, but also a wide variety of adventures involving espionage , covert operations , paramilitary escapades, and " lifestyles of the rich and famous ". Often appearing in khaki pleated shorts or blue jeans, an Aloha shirt , Sperry boat shoes or white Puma Easy Rider Sneakers, ankle socks, and
2928-573: The series. The fifth film, Jesse Stone: Thin Ice , was not adapted from Parker's novels, but was instead an original story by Selleck. He joined the cast of the NBC drama Las Vegas in the season-five premiere on September 28, 2007. He played A. J. Cooper, the new owner of the Montecito Casino. He replaced James Caan , who left the cast in the same episode. This was Selleck's first regular role in
2989-463: The set by Mae West ), Coma , and The Seven Minutes . He appeared in a number of TV series, mini-series and TV movies. He was also the face of Salem cigarettes and Revlon 's Chaz cologne. Selleck appeared in a commercial for Right Guard deodorant in 1971, with Farrah Fawcett in 1972 for the aperitif Dubonnet , and another in 1977 for the toothpaste Close-Up . He was also in a Safeguard deodorant soap commercial (1972). In 1972, he starred in
3050-424: The show ("Little Girl Who", "Limbo", "Infinity and Jelly doughnuts", "Unfinished Business", and "Resolutions"). General Hue, Michelle, and Michelle's second husband, Edward Durant are killed by Hue's enemies who presume that Lily Catherine is also dead. Following her reunion with Magnum, he later returns to his career as a Naval Intelligence officer in a bid to protect her. Jay Hernandez portrays Thomas Magnum in
3111-487: The technology to _____? Well, you will ... and the company that will bring it to you? AT&T." In the mid-1990s, Selleck hosted a special series on TLC called The Practical Guide to the Universe , in which he talked about the stars, planets, galaxies, etc. In February 1998, he accepted the lead role in a sitcom for CBS called The Closer . This role was his big comeback on prime-time TV. In it, he played Jack McLaren,
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#17327808501663172-532: The war, Magnum had been in the "Naval Intelligence Agency" (a fictional version of the Office of Naval Intelligence ) and then resigned from the Navy to become a private investigator living in Hawaii. The show continued until 1988, lasting 8 seasons and 163 episodes, winning him an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1984 . Selleck was famous for his mustache, a Hawaiian-style aloha shirt and
3233-679: Was a spokesman for the National Rifle Association of America (NRA), an endorser in advertisements for National Review magazine, and co-founder of the Character Counts! organization. He also served as an infantryman in the California Army National Guard from 1967 to 1973, attaining the rank of sergeant . Thomas William Selleck was born in Detroit , Michigan, on January 29, 1945, to housewife Martha Selleck ( née Jagger ) and Robert Dean Selleck, who
3294-399: Was an executive and real estate investor. He has an elder brother Robert, a younger sister Martha, and a younger brother Daniel. Selleck is of mostly English descent, although he also has some German ancestry. Through an entirely paternal line, Selleck is a direct descendant of English colonist David Selleck who moved to Massachusetts from Somerset, England, in 1633. Through this line, Selleck
3355-703: Was chosen because of his outstanding character and ethic. He is a board member of the non-profit Joseph and Edna Josephson Institute of Ethics and co-founder of the Character Counts Coalition. He received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1986. The star is situated at 6925 Hollywood Blvd. In 1989, he received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement . Thomas Magnum Thomas Magnum
3416-427: Was deeply touched by the grace and leadership Brown showed through the 2016 Dallas police shooting . Blue Bloods co-star Abigail Hawk said Selleck often keeps his opinions to himself, but tries to form his views by reading news sources from across the opinion spectrum and likes to focus on the facts of a situation. On April 28, 2000, Selleck received an honorary doctorate degree from Pepperdine University . He
3477-447: Was killed during the 1975 evacuation of Saigon. However, her death was staged presumably because General Hue had resurfaced and Michelle knew Magnum wouldn't leave Vietnam without her. In the episode "Memories Are Forever" (November 1981), Magnum was reunited with his wife and learned the truth behind her deception. Unbeknownst to Magnum, at the time, they had conceived a daughter, Lily Catherine. Lily Catherine appeared in five episodes of
3538-491: Was lavish in his praise of Selleck. Manetti lauded Selleck for his extraordinary work ethic on a grueling show (shooting for hours in the midday Hawaiian sun), Selleck's work with Hawaiian charities, and his willingness to support the program's cast and crew members. In February 2009, Selleck joined the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund as national spokesman for the new Education Center being built on
3599-524: Was no less apt to exploit his friendship with Carol or Maggie as he was his male friends, and no less loyal. Numerous episode plots featured "old friends" calling on Magnum for help, requests he always honored, even when helping conflicted with his best judgment. While serving in South Vietnam, Magnum married a French-Eurasian nurse named Michelle Hue, the presumed widow of North Vietnamese General Nguyen Hue. Magnum left Vietnam believing Michelle
3660-592: Was once a minority owner of the Detroit Tigers , his favorite baseball team since childhood. In 1986, Selleck hit a batting practice home run while working out with the Tigers. In preparation for his role in the film Mr. Baseball , Selleck reached out to the Tigers to practice with them during the spring of 1991. He took batting practice for three weeks, even making an appearance in an exhibition game against Cincinnati, where Tiger manager Sparky Anderson put him into
3721-429: Was seen as a digression from the movies back to TV shows and a mistake by his career advisers. Selleck recruited a new agent and accepted the part. This role earned him an Emmy Award nomination in 2000 for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. He did the voice-over for the 1993 AT&T advertising campaigns titled "You Will." These advertisements had a futuristic feel, and posed the question of, "What if you had
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