Tom Selleck

Date of Birth: January 29, 1945

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Tom Selleck is an American actor and film producer, renowned for his charismatic presence and distinctive mustache. Born Thomas William Selleck, he gained widespread fame for his role as private investigator Thomas Magnum in the television series “Magnum, P.I.,” which ran from 1980 to 1988. Selleck’s career has spanned over five decades, encompassing both television and film. He has appeared in movies such as “Three Men and a Baby” and “Quigley Down Under,” and has had a successful stint on the TV series “Blue Bloods,” where he plays NYPD Commissioner Frank Reagan. Selleck has won several awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Outside of acting, he is also known for his involvement in various philanthropic activities and his advocacy for veteran affairs.

5 Interesting Facts about Tom Selleck

1. Tom Selleck is a veteran of the California Army National Guard and served from 1967 to 1973.

2. He turned down the lead role in “Indiana Jones” due to his commitment to “Magnum, P.I.”

3. Selleck is an accomplished volleyball player and has played in numerous celebrity and charity tournaments.

4. He owns a 60-acre avocado farm in Hidden Valley, California.

5. Selleck has been a National Rifle Association (NRA) board member, showing his support for the Second Amendment.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tom Selleck

1. “I try very hard to thank the people who support me. I mean, it’s one thing to say, ‘I appreciate your support,’ but it’s so much more important to do it in action.”

2. “I feel the need… the need for tweed.”

3. “To me, a career is a series of ups and downs. Sometimes the opportunities are there, sometimes they are not.”

4. “The joy of acting for me is to create a character and to live in that world and to tell a story.”

5. “I try to be a man of character and integrity, and I try to lead by example.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Tom Selleck’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $45 million.

Children

Tom Selleck has two children. His adopted son, Kevin Shepard, from his first marriage to Jacqueline Ray, and his daughter, Hannah Selleck, from his current marriage to Jillie Mack. Hannah is a professional equestrian and horse breeder.