Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tom Selleck
Discover the career path of Tom Selleck, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Tom Selleck is an American actor best known for his leading role as Thomas Magnum in the television series Magnum, P.I. (1980-1988), which earned him an Emmy Award in 1984. He also starred as Frank Reagan in the series Blue Bloods (2010-2024) and played Jesse Stone in a series of TV films (2005-2015) based on Robert B. Parker's novels.
1965: First TV Appearance on The Dating Game
In 1965, Tom Selleck's first television appearance was as a college senior on The Dating Game.
January 28, 1967: Appearance on The Dating Game
On January 28, 1967, Tom Selleck made an appearance on The Dating Game.
1971: Right Guard Deodorant Commercial
In 1971, Tom Selleck appeared in a commercial for Right Guard deodorant.
1972: Commercials for Dubonnet and Safeguard
In 1972, Tom Selleck appeared in commercials for Dubonnet with Farrah Fawcett and for Safeguard deodorant soap.
1977: Close-Up Toothpaste Commercial
In 1977, Tom Selleck appeared in a commercial for Close-Up toothpaste.
1979: Role in The Sacketts and Concrete Cowboys
In 1979, Tom Selleck played Orrin Sackett in The Sacketts and also appeared in Concrete Cowboys.
1980: Debut of Magnum, P.I.
In 1980, Tom Selleck played the role of Thomas Magnum in Magnum, P.I., a former U.S. Navy SEAL officer who became a private investigator in Hawaii.
1982: Appearance in The Shadow Riders
In 1982, Tom Selleck appeared in The Shadow Riders, another Louis L'Amour adaptation.
1984: Starring in Lassiter and Runaway
In 1984, during the Magnum years, Tom Selleck starred in the films Lassiter and Runaway.
1986: Batting-practice home run with the Detroit Tigers
In 1986, Tom Selleck, a minority owner of the Detroit Tigers, hit a batting-practice home run while working out with the team.
1987: Release of Three Men and a Baby
In 1987, Tom Selleck played bachelor architect Peter Mitchell in the film Three Men and a Baby.
1988: End of Magnum, P.I.
In 1988, Magnum, P.I. ended its run and became the top-rated, one-hour show in syndicated reruns.
1989: Starring in Her Alibi and An Innocent Man
In 1989, Tom Selleck ended the decade by starring in the romantic comedy Her Alibi and the crime drama An Innocent Man.
1990: Release of Three Men and a Little Lady
In 1990, Tom Selleck appeared in the sequel to Three Men and a Baby, titled Three Men and a Little Lady.
1990: Starring in Quigley Down Under
In 1990, Tom Selleck starred in the Australian Western Quigley Down Under.
1991: Practice with Detroit Tigers for Mr. Baseball role
In 1991, Tom Selleck prepared for his role in the film Mr. Baseball by practicing with the Detroit Tigers during spring training for three weeks. He participated in batting practice and even played in an exhibition game against Cincinnati as a pinch hitter, where he eventually struck out. Selleck believed this experience significantly helped him understand competitive players and team dynamics, enhancing his performance in the film.
1992: Starring in Multiple Films
In 1992, Tom Selleck starred in Folks!, Christopher Columbus: The Discovery, and Mr. Baseball.
1993: Voice-Over for AT&T Advertising Campaign
In 1993, Tom Selleck provided the voice-over for AT&T's "You Will" advertising campaigns.
1997: Role in In & Out
In 1997, Tom Selleck starred in In & Out, his first role as a gay character (Peter Malloy).
1997: Western Heritage Award for Last Stand at Saber River
In 1997, Tom Selleck won a "Western Heritage Award" for his role in Last Stand at Saber River.
February 1998: Lead Role in The Closer
In February 1998, Tom Selleck accepted the lead role in a CBS sitcom called The Closer, marking his comeback on primetime TV; however, it was canceled after 10 episodes due to low ratings.
1999: Starring in The Love Letter
In 1999, Tom Selleck starred in the movie The Love Letter.
2001: Recording with Nicolas King
In 2001, Tom Selleck recorded "Yessir, That's My Baby" live with Nicolas King during their run of A Thousand Clowns, which was then released in 2021 on King's album.
2001: Role in Crossfire Trail and A Thousand Clowns
In 2001, Tom Selleck starred in the TNT movie Crossfire Trail and played the lead role in a Broadway revival of Herb Gardner's A Thousand Clowns.
2002: Donation to NRA
In 2002, Tom Selleck donated the rifle he used in Quigley Down Under, along with six other firearms from his films, to the NRA for their "Real Guns of Reel Heroes" exhibit at the National Firearms Museum.
2003: Motion Picture Monte Walsh
In 2003, Tom Selleck starred in the motion picture Monte Walsh.
2004: Portrayal of Dwight D. Eisenhower in Ike: Countdown to D-Day
In 2004, Tom Selleck played General Dwight D. Eisenhower in A&E's made-for-TV movie Ike: Countdown to D-Day, receiving critical acclaim.
2005: Jesse Stone Film Series Debut
In 2005, Tom Selleck started playing Jesse Stone in a series of nine television films based on the Robert B. Parker novels.
2005: Starring in Jesse Stone Film Series
Since 2005, Tom Selleck has starred in the role of Jesse Stone in a series of made-for-TV movies based on Robert B. Parker's novels.
2006: Recurring Role on Boston Legal
In 2006, Tom Selleck had a recurring role on the ABC drama Boston Legal as Ivan Tiggs.
December 30, 2007: Commercial Voice-Overs for Florida's Natural
As of December 30, 2007, Tom Selleck began doing commercial voice-overs for Florida's Natural orange juice.
2007: Voice Role in Meet the Robinsons
In 2007, Tom Selleck voiced the character of Cornelius Robinson in the animated film Meet the Robinsons.
February 2009: Spokesman for Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
In February 2009, Tom Selleck became the national spokesman for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund's new Education Center being built on the National Mall.
September 24, 2010: Premiere of Blue Bloods
On September 24, 2010, Blue Bloods premiered, featuring Tom Selleck as NYC Police Commissioner Frank Reagan.
2010: Debut in Blue Bloods
In 2010, Tom Selleck began his role as NYC Police Commissioner Frank Reagan in the television series Blue Bloods.
2010: Role in Killers
In 2010, Tom Selleck played the role of Mr. Kornfeldt in the comedy movie Killers.
2012: Coldwell Banker Ad Campaign
In 2012, Tom Selleck was featured in Coldwell Banker's television ad campaign focusing on homeownership.
October 2015: Release of Latest Jesse Stone Film
In October 2015, the most recent film in the Jesse Stone series was released, with Tom Selleck also acting as producer.
2016: Pitchman for American Advisors Group
In 2016, Tom Selleck became the pitchman for reverse-mortgage lender American Advisors Group.
2016: Write-in vote for David Brown
In the 2016 presidential election, Tom Selleck did not support either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, and instead wrote in former Dallas Police Department Chief David Brown, due to Brown's leadership during the 2016 Dallas police shooting.
2021: Album Debut with Nicolas King
In 2021, Tom Selleck made his album debut singing "Yessir, That's My Baby" with Nicolas King on King's album Act One.
December 13, 2024: Blue Bloods Series Finale
On December 13, 2024, the TV series Blue Bloods, starring Tom Selleck, ended its run.
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