Tom Selleck is one of the most well-known television actors in Hollywood at present. A decorated thespian, Selleck has an arms-length list of accolades to his name. He has appeared in several popular shows, such as the long-running Blue Bloods and Magnum, P.I., playing the titular character, for which he received several Emmy Award nominations. Given Selleck’s standing in the television industry, he is also one of the richest actors around.
Tom Selleck‘s acting genius is not just limited to television, though. He has also acted in movies, such as Three Men and a Baby (1987) and its sequel, Three Men and a Lady (1990), where he played the bachelor architect, Peter Mitchell. Moreover, Selleck cemented his name in pop culture when he played Dr. Richard Burke, Monica Geller’s love interest, on Friends.
Selleck’s television stardom has largely contributed to his net worth. In this article, we will take a closer look at how much Tom Selleck has made from his acting gigs over the years.
How did Tom Selleck become famous?
Born in Detroit in 1945, Selleck enrolled in a community college. He gave basketball and baseball a shot, given his 6’4 frame, before he found his calling in acting. As he pursued stardom, Selleck studied acting under the tutelage of the legendary coach, Milton Katselas.
After serving in the California Army National Guard from 1967 to 1973, he started appearing in several advertisements for brands like Pepsi, Revlon men’s cologne, etc. During this period, Selleck also worked on many TV pilots that were not picked up.
Selleck got his big break in 1980 when he got a chance to play the titular Thomas Magnum in Magnum, P.I. He also had the opportunity to play the iconic Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark, but he had to turn it down, and Harrison Ford nabbed the role instead.
Magnum was the turning point in Selleck’s life, and his hard work paid off when he won an Emmy for the role in 1984. It marked the start of a career marked by success and fame.
What is Tom Selleck’s net worth in 2024?
As of March 2024, Selleck’s net worth is estimated to be around $45 million. He accumulated an impressive sum of $4.8 million per season for the Magnum series. After adjusting for inflation, the total amounts to a staggering $14 million today.
Selleck played Frank Regan on Blue Bloods, and the show’s run is set to come to an end this year. He was the highest-paid star on the show, minting around $200,000 per episode in a season with 24 episodes.
“I’m not counting the days so I can do something else. I love the work. Sometimes the hours are a little harder because I’m older, but so what? I want work as long as they’ll have me,” said Selleck about the show (via Parade).
The cast decided to take a pay cut to greenlight the last and 14th season of the show. According to reports, Tom Selleck’s salary this season will be around $3.6 million, which is roughly $150,000 per episode.
Tom Selleck’s name is synonymous with television. With Blue Bloods set to end, Selleck is already attached to a new project, which is in development at present.