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Tom Selleck

Birth Name:
Thomas William Selleck
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack
Tom Selleck

Fast Facts

  • Inducted into the 2010 National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum's Hall of Great Western Performers
  • Served in the California Army National Guard during the Vietnam War
  • Received a 2000 honorary doctorate from Pepperdine University
  • Studied business at the University of Southern California
  • Married actress Julie Mack in 1987
  • Got his start in a new talent program at 20th Century Fox
  • Starred in multiple failed TV pilots before finding success with "Magnum, P․I․"
  • Quote: "Popularity is the pocket change of history․ The true measure is courage․"
  • Forced to drop out as the first choice as the character Indiana Jones due to his commitments to "Magnum, P․I․"
  • Denied the role of Mitch Buchannon in the series "Baywatch" to avoid being typecast as a sex symbol
  • Joined the 1992 Detroit Tigers spring training and batted against the Cincinnati Reds in preparation for the film, "Mr․ Baseball․"

Awards

  • 1982Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
  • 1982Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 1983Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
  • 1983Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 1984Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
  • 1984Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Winner
  • 1985Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Winner
  • 1985Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 1986Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
  • 1986Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 1987Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
  • 1988Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
  • 1993Razzie Award - Worst Supporting Actor:Winner
  • 1993Razzie Award - Worst Actor:Nominated
  • 1998Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Supporting Actor - Comedy:Nominated
  • 1998MTV Movie Award - Best Kiss:Nominated
  • 1998Bronze Wrangler - Television Feature Film:Winner
  • 2000OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2000Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2002Bronze Wrangler - Television Feature Film:Winner
  • 2003TV Land Award - Hippest Fashion Plate - Male:Nominated
  • 2004Bronze Wrangler - Television Feature Film:Winner
  • 2005Movies for Grownups Award - Breakaway Performance:Nominated
  • 2005TV Land Award - Favorite Private Eye:Nominated
  • 2007Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie:Nominated
  • 2007Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
  • 2009Hero AwardWinner
  • 2018Grace Award - Grace Award for Television:Nominated
  • 2024Astra TV Award - Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series:Nominated
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