16 Throwback Photos of Tom Selleck That Prove He's Been Leading Man Material Since Day One

Tom's co-star in The Sacketts was fellow mustachioed '80s dreamboat Sam Elliott.

No shirt, no problem. In 1980, Tom Selleck burst into the pop culture scene—and into the hearts of viewers everywhere—when he starred in the hit show Magnum, P.I.

Whether he's wearing a suit or swimsuit, Tom is always dressed to kill!

The cowboy hat, Western shirt, and jeans are the perfect combination.

1985 called, it wants its heartthrob back. Tom has appeared in more than 50 other film and television roles since Magnum, P.I., but to his early fans, he'll always be Thomas Magnum.

Need a lift? When he wasn't cracking cases on the beach, Tom Selleck's iconic character was known for cruising around Hawaii in his famous red Ferrari 308.

Tom met wife Jillie Mack in 1983 after he saw the English actress and dancer in a production of Cats. The couple tied the knot in a secret ceremony on August 7, 1987. They have been married for more than 33 years.

Shortly before leaving Magnum P.I. in 1988, Tom found success on the big screen in the hit comedy Three Men and a Baby, co-starring Ted Danson and Steve Guttenberg.

Tom's signature 'stache is almost as famous as he is! Just don't ask him for tips on how to grow a mustache as robust as his. "You either got it or you don't," he told GQ in 2014.

You can take the man out of the ranch, but you can't take the ranch out of the man. Tom has lived on his Ventura, California, ranch since 1988, when he quit Magnum P.I. for a quieter life with his family.

He's back! In the mid-90s, Tom returned to the small screen to charm a new generation of fans in his recurring role as Dr. Richard Burke, Monica's love interest on Friends.

Dressing for a flight isn't always easy but Tom is one of those Hollywood stars who always looks effortlessly cool, even at the airport. Just look at those aviators!

Tom's most important role has always been as a family man. "I’ve always treasured the balance between work and time with my family. It’s always about them," he said in a 2020 interview with People. He's pictured here with his daughter Hannah and wife Jillie. Tom also has a son Kevin, with first wife Jacqueline Ray.

Tom proved that he's still leading man material in his role as police commissioner and family patriarch Frank Reagan on the beloved CBS family drama series Blue Bloods. The series ended in 2024, and fans are hoping Tom makes a cameo on the new Boston Blue spinoff.