Tom Selleck’s story of success in Hollywood is one of dramatic turns and unwavering resolve. He surmounted early obstacles to become a legend. His breakthrough role was in Magnum P.I., where he won an Emmy in 1985 and received other nominations.
Selleck did little parts, advertisements, and even a disastrous appearance on The Dating Game before becoming well-known; he now finds the experience “humiliating.” He was constantly pursued by disappointments and rejections.
Selleck, who gained fame with Magnum P.I. and Friends, had to deal with persistent job rejections and talent program terminations. However, he credits his success to not landing a real job until he was 35, which helped him develop into a leading man.
If Magnum P.I. had failed, in his own dramatic words, “I would have given up acting.” He was about to give up on his profession when the show saved it.
Just when he was about to give up, Magnum P.I. intervened and helped him continue on his beloved performing career. Tom Selleck’s remarkable rise to fame is vividly depicted by his steadfast perseverance.
