List Of 14 Tom Selleck Movies and TV Shows:
#1 Magnum, P.I. (1980 – 1988)
From 1980 to 1988, Selleck starred in 158 episodes of the drama TV series Magnum, P.I. as private investigator Thomas Magnum. He lives in the guesthouse of a 200-acre beachfront estate in Hawaii.
Selleck won an Emmy in 1984 for his portrayal of the title character.
At that time, he was arguably one of the biggest stars in the world.
He didn’t like it.
“I started getting asked questions in interviews that I didn’t want to say – give an answer to,” he said in 2024 on the podcast Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes).
Tom Selleck as he appears in the TV series ‘Magnum P.I.’, circa 1985 – @Getty
A remake series premiered in 2018 on CBS.
#2 Lassiter (1984)
Selleck portrayed gentleman jewel thief Nick Lassiter in the heist spy film Lassiter.
“Nick Lassiter is a little rougher around the edges than Magnum,” the American actor said about his character in Lassiter. “He’s a very self assured character.”
#3 Three Men and a Baby (1987)
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In 1987, he played Peter Mitchell in the comedy Three Men and a Baby. The film grossed over $240 million worldwide. It is based on the French film Trois hommes et un couffin.
“Because of Selleck and his co-stars, the movie becomes a heartwarming entertainment,” Roger Ebert wrote.
#4 An Innocent Man (1989)
His next important role was in An Innocent Man as an airline mechanic wrongly sent to prison.
#5 Quigley Down Under (1990)
Tom Selleck and Jacqueline Ray attend the 27th Annual SHARE Boomtown party benefit in Los Angeles – @Getty
In 1990, Selleck starred in the western film Quigley Down Under as Matthew Quigley — an American sharpshooter who travels to Australia to accept a high-paying job. The film was shot entirely in Australia.
“When I found the script, it had already been through a lot of hands, one of them being Sean Connery’s,” the actor later said. “But I just absolutely loved it.”
#6 Mr. Baseball (1992)
In Mr. Baseball, Selleck portrayed veteran New York Yankees first baseman Jack Elliot. During its first weekend, it grossed over $5 million at the box office. Initially, Selleck signed on for only three episodes.
“Tom Selleck deserves a baseball Oscar,” Steve Wille of Sports Illustrated said.
#7 Friends (1996-2000)
Tom Selleck and his girlfriend Jilly Mack leaving Langan’s restaurant in London, April 29th 1985 – @Getty
He guest-starred in 10 episodes of Friends as Dr. Richard Burke, Monica Geller’s love interest. Geller was played by Courteney Cox.
“People talk to me about my role on ‘Friends’ all the time,” Selleck revealed in an interview. “It was a lovely experience, something I didn’t see coming.”
#8 In & Out (1997)
In 1997, he played alongside Matt Dillon and Joan Cusack in the comedy film In & Out. The film did well at the box office (over $63 million).
#9 Running Mates (2000)
Tom Selleck as Orrin Sackett in the TV movie ‘The Sacketts’, directed by Robert Totten, 1979 – @Getty
In 2000, Tom performed as Governor James Pryce in the political comedy-drama film Running Mates.
“I think the picture speaks to that in a pretty entertaining way,” the actor later confessed. “No, it didn’t fuel any desires to run for public office.”
#10 Monte Walsh (2003)
In Monte Walsh, Selleck is seen as an aging cowboy facing the final days of the Wild West era. It is a remake of the Monte Walsh film in which Lee Marvin. was the lead actor.
#11 Twelve Mile Road (2003)
Also in 2003, Selleck played farmer Stephen Landis in the drama Twelve Mile Road. It is based on the 1994 novel Mystery Ride by Robert Boswell.
Tom Selleck arrives at the premiere of “United 93” during the Fifth Annual Tribeca Film Festival at the Ziegfeld Theatre April 25, 2006 – @Getty
#12 The Jesse Stone Movies (2005-2015)
From 2005 to 2015, Selleck starred as police chief of Paradise, Massachusetts, in 9 films made for television. The rest of the films are:
- 2015 – Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise;
- 2012 – Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt;
- 2011 – Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost;
- 2010 – Jesse Stone: No Remorse;
- 2009 – Jesse Stone: Thin Ice;
- 2007 – Jesse Stone: Sea Change;
- 2006 – Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise;
- 2006 – Night Passage.
“Everywhere I go one of the things I get asked is, ‘When can I see another Jesse Stone?’”, Tom said in 2024.
#13 Las Vegas (2007-2008)
Tom Selleck at Langan’s Brasserie during Tom Selleck at Langan’s Restaurant – July 25th 1983 in London – @Getty
From 2007 to 2008, Tom appeared in 19 episodes of the TV series Las Vegas. He played the new owner of Montecito Resort & Casino.
#14 Blue Bloods (2010 – 2024)
Selleck starred as Frank Reagan in 293 episodes of the CBS police drama Blue Bloods.
The series finale aired on December 13, 2024. Selleck was ‘frustrated’ by Blue Bloods cancellation.
“My frustration is the show was always taken for granted because it performed from the get-go,” Tom Selleck said in October 2024.
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