- As a best friend of screen legend Charlton Heston, he said on Monday, August 12th that he was caught unaware by Heston's announcement Friday, August 9th, that he is showing early signs of Alzheimer's disease. (2002)
- Selleck is willing to succeed Heston as president of the National Rifle Association, of which Selleck is a vocal proponent and life member if approached.
- Tall, athletic, and brawny with wavy dark hair, a craggily handsome face, eyes sparkling with intelligence and wit, and a broad, easy smile, Selleck looks as if he were born to be a movie star.
- He was a member of the California National Guard and was activated for the Watts riots.
- He used to be part owner of The Black Orchid restaurant with Larry Minetti and one other investor in Honolulu, HI.
- He was chosen by People Magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world. (1998)
- Was nominated for Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actor - Comedy in 1998 for IN & OUT.
- He shaved off his trademark moustache for the 1997 film IN & OUT (1997). Once rarely seen without it, he has since kept it off for most of his stage and screen work.
- A character in B.L. STRYKER (1989) called Mitch Slade, a Ferrari-driving private detective, was added as a in-joke for the series, because one of the series co-executive producers was him.
- His character's name Ramse is said approximately 52 times in RUNAWAY (1984); a little more than once every two minutes.
- Steven Spielberg wanted him to play Indiana Jones in RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981), but he was still under contract for the MAGNUM P.I. (1980) TV-series. MAGNUM P.I.. did an episode that parodied Raiders (RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK), complete with hat, whip, booby traps, etc.
- He is a member of the National Rifle Assoication and sparred with Rosie O'Donnell on her television show about gun control and an ad he appeared in in support of the N.R.A.
- He starred in 6 failed TV pilots before hitting ratings gold.
- Is a member of the sigma chi fraternity.
- Nominated for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series at Emmy Awards for Friends (2000)
- Nominated for Best Kiss at MTV Movie Awards for IN & OUT (1998) - shared with Kevin Kline
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for MAGNUM, P.I. (1988)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for MAGNUM, P.I. (1987)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for MAGNUM, P.I. (1986)
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at Emmy Awards for MAGNUM, P.I. (1986)
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at Emmy Awards for MAGNUM, P.I. (1985)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for MAGNUM, P.I. (1984)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for MAGNUM, P.I. (1983)
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at Emmy Awards for MAGNUM, P.I. (1983)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for Magnum, P.I. (1982)
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at Emmy Awards for MAGNUM, P.I. (1982)
Quotes- "I was planning to go into Architecture. But when I arrived [to sign up for courses] Architecture was filled up. Acting was right next to it. So I signed up for acting instead." - televised interview broadcast the day before "Laguna Heat" was shown on N.Y. cable.
- "Why westerns get segregated into a genre in Hollywood, I don't know... It's just good entertainment.
Awards- Western Heritage Awards: Bronze Wrangler - Outstanding Television Feature Film, MONTE WALSH (2004)
- Western Heritage Awards: Bronze Wrangler - Television Feature Film, LOUIS L'AMOUR'S 'CROSSFIRE TRAIL' (2002)
- Hawaii International Film Festival: Film in Hawaii Award (2000)
- Western Heritage Awards: Bronze Wrangler - Television Feature Film, LAST STAND AT SABER RIVER (1998)
- Razzie Awards: Worst Supporting Actor, CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS: THE DISCOVERY (1993)
- Golden Boot Awards: Golden Boot (1992)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Drama, MAGNUM, P.I. (1985)
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, MAGNUM, P.I. (1984)
- Golden Apple Awards: Male Star of the Year (1983)
- Golden Apple Awards: Male Star of the Year (1982)
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