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Hollywood is renowned as the land where dreams are realized, yet it’s reserved for the most exceptional and fortunate individuals who can both enter and thrive in its midst.
Achieving success in the film industry is a rare feat, but fortunately, Tom Selleck stands among the elite few who have graced television screens for an extensive period. His breakthrough arrived with the lead role of Thomas Magnum in Magnum, P.I., a portrayal that garnered him five Emmy Award nominations and a win in 1985.
Before attaining stardom, Tom Selleck undertook minor roles in both films and television series, featured in numerous advertisements, and even made appearances on The Dating Game twice. Reflecting on the experience, he described the game show as humiliating and embarrassing, lamenting, “I lost. Twice. I wasn’t really funny or glib.”
Following his stint on The Dating Game, Selleck secured a spot in 20th Century Fox’s talent program, where he honed his craft for approximately two years before interrupting his career for six months of active military duty. Upon his return, however, he found himself dropped from the program. Nevertheless, this setback failed to deter his determination.
Selleck considers himself fortunate for not landing a significant role until he reached the age of 35. As he recalled to AARP, “When I was 25, I looked 35 but sounded 15. There are a lot of very good actors who make it as younger leading men but don’t graduate — because the audience won’t accept them as grown up.”
The opportunity of Magnum P.I. arrived at a crucial juncture when he contemplated abandoning his pursuit of an acting career. “I think if Magnum hadn’t worked out, I’d never have worked again in this business,” he confided in an interview with Closer Weekly.
Since 2010, Selleck has prominently featured as a co-star in the television series Blue Bloods, portraying Frank Reagan, the commissioner of the New York City Police Department. The show’s enduring popularity is evidenced by its renewal for a 13th season.
Throughout his extensive career, Selleck has often undertaken his own stunts, but this choice has had repercussions, leaving his body not quite as resilient as before.
“My back’s taken a bit of a beating,” Selleck admitted.
“When you’re doing stunts in movies, which I’ve done plenty of, you’re taking risks, but you’re also spending a lot of time sitting. So, you might finish a fight scene and then plop down in your chair. There’s no personal trainer saying, ‘Alright, time for some stretching and warm-ups, Tom needs it.'”
“And I guess the toll,” he continued, “I see it with my peers; we talk occasionally. You can just see the toll all those stunts take. They might not have been that tough, but I suppose it’s the constant starting and stopping.”
To maintain his fitness, the actor remains active on his ranch in Ventura, California. He’s particularly passionate about horses, a love he’s instilled in his daughter.
Selleck’s enduring marriage to wife Jillie Mack, spanning 35 years, stands as a testament to the strength of their bond, largely due to his unwavering commitment to prioritizing family above all else.
In a 2012 interview with People, Selleck revealed, “I walked away from Magnum to be with my family. It was a tough decision, but achieving balance has always been crucial for me, and this ranch has played a significant role in achieving that.”
Jillie echoed his sentiments, expressing, “We both believed that this environment would provide the best upbringing for Hannah.”
Here’s to wishing Tom Selleck continued good health and happiness.
