Actor Tom Selleck’s long running role as Thomas Magnum on the crime series Magnum, P.I. is perhaps most responsible for his popularity today. Before appearing on Magnum, P.I., Selleck appeared on a number of television shows as well as in several films, including Runaway and Three Men and a Baby. Selleck has since made his presence known on the small and big screen in films such as Her Alibi and Quigley Down Under, as well as the shows The Closer, Friends and Las Vegas.

Thomas William Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan. Having relocated to Sherman Oaks, California, as a child, Selleck enrolled in the University of Southern California upon his high school graduation.

A change in career plans prompted his continued education at Beverly Hills Playhouse where he pursued a career in acting. Selleck began his career with small roles which quickly earned him larger roles, soon landing him his most prominent role thus far on Magnum, P.I. Aside from playing in films and on television, Selleck appeared on Broadway in the production of  A Thousand Clowns in 2001.

Known as one of TV’s sexiest men of all time, this father of two currently remains busy on set. He has several works in the making such as the role of Mr. Kornfeldt in the 2010 film titled Killers (with Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl) as well as the role of Chief Michael Reagan on the upcoming television drama titled Reagan’s Law. He has won several awards in his 40 year career span including an Emmy, a Golden Globe as well as four People’s Choice Awards.  Selleck’s fans wait with anticipation to see what the future has in store for this hardworking, incredibly talented star.