Tom Selleck

Tom Selleck is an Emmy Award winning actor who gained fame for his role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I.. Selleck has guest starred on several popular television series including,Boston Legal, Friends and the Closer. Selleck also joined the cast of Las Vegas for its last season.

On March 1, 2009, Selleck will appear in Jesse Stone: Thin Ice. It will mark the fifth installment of the Jesse Stone television series movies, which are based on the novels by Robert B. Parker.CBS: Jesse Stone: Thin Ice

Fast Facts:

Birthdate: January 29, 1945
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
Full name: Thomas William Selleck
Turned down the part of Richard for the TV show Titans
Has a summer house in Jonesboro, Maine
Had a famous feud with Rosie O'Donnell about his role in the NRA
Was tapped to play the lead role in Raiders of the Lost Ark by Steven Spielberg but couldn't
First tv appearance was on The Dating Game in 1967 as a college senior
In 1992 he joined the Detroit Tigers for spring training and actually took an at-bat against the Cincinnati Reds
Is rarely seen without his trademark mustache
Spouse: Jillie Mack
Member of Sigma Chi fraternity
Major: Business Administration
Acting coach: Milton Katselas

Brief Biography

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Tom Selleck moved to Sherman Oaks, California at a young age. He attended the University of Southern California and majored in business administration. Selleck made his television debut on the show 1960s show, Lancer. He later became known for playing Magnum P.I. for the television show under the same name. He has since made numerous appearances the big screen and on television.