Tom Selleck Biography

- Selleck was chosen by People Magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world in 1998.

- He studied acting at The Beverly Hills Playhouse with Milton Katselas.

- Steven Spielberg wanted Selleck to play Indiana Jones in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' in 1981, but he was still under contract for the 'Magnum, P.I.' TV-series.

- Member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

- Joined the Detroit Tigers in 1992 for spring training. Selleck actually took an at-bat (as a pinch hitter) in a game against the Cincinnati Reds, facing Reds' pitcher Tim Layana. He ended up striking out after fouling away half a dozen pitches.

- In Broadway show ‘A Thousand Clowns’, Selleck appears without a moustache.

- Magnum PI was named the number one detective series of all time by The Sleuth TV Network.

- Played competitive volleyball with the Outrigger Canoe Club and was a three-time All American selection, twice winning the over-35 division in the National Championships.

- Another rare appearance without his trademark moustache was the fifth episode of Charlie's Angels, season one, titled ‘Target: Angels’ in 1976.

- Received an honorary doctorate from Pepperdine University on 28th April 2000. He was chosen because of his outstanding character and ethic. Selleck is a board member of the non-profit Joseph and Edna Josephson Institute of Ethics and co-founder of the Character Counts Coalition.

- Selleck received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1986. The star is situated at 6925 Hollywood Blvd.