Tom Selleck, born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, rose from small commercial appearances and brief TV roles to global stardom as Thomas Magnum in Magnum, P.I.. With his rugged charm, iconic mustache, and Emmy-winning performance, he quickly became one of television’s most recognizable leading men.
Before fame found him, Selleck attended USC on a basketball scholarship and later studied acting under Milton Katselas. He also served in the California National Guard during the Vietnam War era. After years of commercials and minor roles, his breakthrough finally arrived in 1980 with Magnum, P.I., launching him into the spotlight.
His career expanded into film with hits such as Three Men and a Baby, Quigley Down Under, and An Innocent Man. Audiences came to love him for his westerns, action roles, and, later, his long-running portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods, a character he has embodied since 2010.
Off-screen, Selleck is known for valuing privacy and family. He married Jillie Mack in 1987, and together they share a daughter, Hannah. The family lives on a 63-acre ranch in California, where Selleck splits his time between acting, ranch work, and a quieter life close to nature.
Despite recurring internet rumors about his health or death, Selleck remains active. With Blue Bloods concluding in 2024, he has suggested he may finally embrace a peaceful retirement on his ranch. Fans also await his forthcoming memoir, You Never Know, in which he reflects on a career that has spanned more than six remarkable decades.