Tom Selleck celebrated his 80th birthday on January 29, stepping into a new decade with the same determination that has defined his career. He is best known for Magnum, P.I., Friends, and more recently for his role as New York City Commissioner Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods, which was unfortunately canceled after 14 years and 14 seasons. Despite the cancellation of Blue Bloods, Selleck has revealed he is still open to new opportunities.
Beyond acting, he has built a fulfilling life with his wife, Jillie Mack, and their daughter, Hannah. He lives a quiet and peaceful life with his family on a California ranch. Selleck is ready for the next chapter of his journey where he can spend more time with his family yet take on roles he enjoys.
Tom Selleck has always prioritized family over fame
Tom Selleck first gained fame in the 1980s as Thomas Magnum in Magnum, P.I., a role that made him a television star. He later starred in popular films like Three Men and a Baby and Quigley Down Under, along with his role as Dr. Richard Burke, Courtney Cox’s love interest on Friends.
His longest-running role came as Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods, a CBS police drama that was unexpectedly canceled in 2024. While disappointed, Selleck remains open to a Blue Bloods spinoff or revisiting his Jesse Stone character. Even with the numerous roles he has played, he remains a family man.
Selleck has always prioritized family over fame. He once turned down a lead role in Baywatch to avoid being typecast and, more importantly, to stay home with his family. He and his wife, Jillie, have been married since 1987, raising their daughter on a 65-acre ranch in Ventura, California. The property which was once owned by Dean Martin, has become a sanctuary where Selleck enjoys nature and ranch work. He also loves walking around the land, which was why he was bothered by aging and the mobility problems he experienced when he had scars on his knees and replacement surgery.
The actor is still going strong as he turns 80
Even with the health challenges he faced, Selleck spent years shuttling between coasts for Blue Bloods, but now that Blue Bloods is over, he has fully embraced the ranch life. However, the actor is not ready to retire just yet, retirement is not just in his agenda for now. He revealed that he would love to play roles in comedy or Western genres.
Selleck recently published You Never Know, a memoir he wrote entirely by hand. The memoir offered a rare glimpse into his life and career.