Tom Selleck

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Characters played by Tom Selleck

Richard Burke — Friends (1994)

Monica's older boyfriend, an ophthalmologist and a close friend of her parents. Their relationship is significant but ends due to his reluctance to have children, though they remain friends.

Frank Reagan — Blue Bloods (2010)

NYPD Police Commissioner and patriarch of the Reagan family. Represents the administrative side of law enforcement. Regularly hosts weekly Sunday dinners. His wife Mary is deceased.

Thomas Magnum — Magnum, P.I. (1980)

Private investigator and ex-Navy SEAL living in a Hawaii guesthouse. He drives a Ferrari, wears a Rolex GMT Master and Aloha shirts, and solves various cases. Despite a luxurious lifestyle and initial friction with the estate caretaker, he develops mutual respect. He is the central narrator of the series and a Vietnam veteran portrayed respectfully as a normal human being.

A.J. Cooper — Las Vegas (2003)

A billionaire and former Marine who purchases the Montecito in the fifth season. His acquisition of the resort leads to Danny McCoy becoming the new president of operations.

Cornelius Robinson — Meet the Robinsons (2007)

Wilbur's father and the brilliant inventor behind the era's advanced technology, who founded the Robinson family's scientific legacy.

Mr. Kornfeldt — Killers (2010)

Mr. Kornfeldt is Jen's father and a former operative who has known about Spencer's career from the beginning. Spencer was once assigned to target him in Nice, so he secretly placed assassins around their lives. After ordering the hit against Spencer, he explains the scheme, kills one final attacker, and makes peace with the couple.

Peter Mitchell — 3 Men and a Baby (1987)

An architect and one of the three bachelors. He is Mary's biological father and harbors deep, initially unspoken love for Sylvia Bennington. He drives the narrative resolution by uncovering Edward's deceit and successfully winning Sylvia's hand in marriage.

Matthew Quigley — Quigley Down Under (1990)

American cowboy and master sharpshooter hired to hunt Aboriginal Australians. He refuses the request, is abandoned in the desert, but survives and allies with the Indigenous people. He protects Cora and a baby from outlaws and dingoes, ultimately confronts and kills the employer in a duel, then returns to America.

Peter Malloy — In & Out (1997)

On-camera entertainment reporter initially covering Howard's wedding. He reveals his own gay identity, shares his coming-out experience, and kisses Howard to help him confront his feelings. He later supports Howard's acceptance and attends the wedding reception.

Peter Mitchell — 3 Men and a Little Lady (1990)

Architect and co-protagonist who learns to care for a baby.

Chief Jesse Stone — Jesse Stone: Night Passage (2006)

Paradise police chief, former LAPD detective, known for his gritty intuition and struggle with sobriety.

Jesse Stone — Jesse Stone: Thin Ice (2009)

Former LAPD detective turned Paradise Police Chief. Haunted by divorce and alcoholism, he relies on methodical investigation and sharp intuition to solve complex crimes. Despite multiple suspensions, personal solitude, and heavy drinking, he remains a dedicated, honest officer who consults for state police, maintains therapy with Dr. Dix, and consistently confronts local mob figures and corrupt officials.

Career Overview

Tom Selleck has 120 screen credits in a career dating back to 1949. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Jesse Stone Collection with 9 titles. Signature works include Blue Bloods, Magnum, P.I., Las Vegas. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
120
Birth Date
1945-01-29
Birth Place
Detroit, Michigan, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q213706), public domain (CC0).