Tom Selleck, born January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, rose from small commercials and one-off TV roles to international fame as Thomas Magnum in Magnum, P.I. His rugged charm, iconic mustache, and Emmy-winning performance made him one of television’s most recognizable leading men.
Before becoming a household name, Selleck studied at USC on a basketball scholarship and later trained in acting under Milton Katselas. He also served in the California National Guard during the Vietnam era and spent years appearing in commercials and minor parts before landing his breakout role in 1980.
After Magnum, P.I., Selleck’s career expanded into film, starring in hits like Three Men and a Baby, Quigley Down Under, and An Innocent Man. He became especially loved for westerns, detective dramas, and eventually for playing New York Police Commissioner Frank Reagan on Blue Bloods, a part he has held 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 Selleck family lives on a 63-acre ranch in California, where he balances Hollywood projects with ranch work, farming, and a quieter life with loved ones.
Despite recurring internet rumors about his death, Selleck remains very much active. With Blue Bloods ending its run in 2024, he has hinted at enjoying retirement at the ranch, while fans look ahead to his memoir, You Never Know, chronicling a remarkable six-decade career.