Tom was based in Honolulu, Hawaii during “Magnum P.I.’s” filming and he decided to go ahead and take up several passions during his stay. One of these passions was surprisingly beach volleyball! The man truly had an incredible set of skills.
Dennis Berg, one of his teammates at Outrigger Canoe Club, also had several great things to say about the actor. He shared, “Tom was a great teammate, appreciative of being included with such a talented and experienced group, practicing and playing hard when his Magnum schedule permitted… He was very patient with all of us.”
Working With Mannetti
Larry Manetti, a talented actor and producer, became one of the actors who was there with Tom in every step of the way during his time on "Magnum P.I.". Manetti, who played Orville Wilbur Richard “Rick” Wright, even wrote of his deep admiration for Selleck’s great work ethic in his 1996 memoir, "Aloha, Magnum."
He also praised Selleck for all the effort he put into helping a number of charities in Hawaii. Tom Selleck was truly a man admired by many.
A Passion for Hockey
Outside of his love for acting, Tom Selleck was actually deeply passionate about hockey! He’s been seen several times watching his favorite team, the Los Angeles Kings, at the Staples Center.
He’s even shared in an interview that some of his favorite players were Alexander Frolov and Anze Kopitar.
Some Things Don't Last Forever
Tom Selleck had his fair share of ups and downs in the love department. In fact, after getting married to model Jacqueline Ray and adopting a son together back in the day, the spark just didn’t last.
They eventually filed for divorce after 11 years of marriage. Tom was able to pour out his heart into a role that resonated with his situation in a film called "Divorce Wars: A Love Story."
The Price of Fame
A huge reason for his marital problems was definitely Tom’s steady rise to fame and fortune with "Magnum P.I.." Jumping from set to his promotional tours, interviews, and parties surely set some limitations on his relationship with Ray.
The show producers even forced Tom to reject role offers such as Indiana Jones in "Raiders of Lost Ark!"