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Tom Selleck - Definition and Overview

Tom Selleck, sans his trademark moustache.

Tom Selleck (born January 29, 1945) is an American actor best known for his starring role on the television show "Magnum P.I.".

Selleck is an outspoken member of the National Rifle Association, and in a well known incident, he was verbally attacked by Rosie O'Donnell on her television show over his support of the NRA. Selleck is a libertarian and is a registered Independent.

Rising to 6'4", Selleck's dark hair, muscular, hairy-chested physique and trademark moustache make him popular for cameo appearances. He makes many such appearances in many television shows and sitcoms.

Surprising many of his fans, Selleck unexpectedly played the role of General Dwight D. Eisenhower in the History Channel's 2004 Made-for-TV Movie . Portraying the planning, politics, and preparation for the 1944 Invasion of Normandy, Selleck was critically lauded for playing a cool, calm Eisenhower.

Selected filmography

Selleck also played Richard, a guest starring role on the popular former sitcom "Friends". Richard was an opthalmologist friend of Monica Geller's father and eventually one of Monica's boyfriends.

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