Kevin Selleck bio, age, movies, wife, net worth, height, parents, career
Kevin Selleck, an actor, and musician by profession, was born in 1996. The exact date of his birth is not known. His mother is Jacqueline Ray, while his father's name is unknown. His original name is Kevin Shephard, so the only thing known about his biological father is his surname. He caught the media's attention when his mother Jacqueline married well-known American actor and producer Tom Selleck. Kevin was 21 years old when he was officially adopted by Tom Selleck on 7th August 1987. The now 55-year-old actor is married to Annabelle Selleck. He is a Christian and American by religion.
Kevin Selleck Career
Kevin's mother, Jacqueline, was an actress and model. Jacqueline married Tom in 1971, but they separated, unfortunately in 1982. But Kevin and Tom have remained a part of each other's lives, and Tom has helped Kevin with his acting career. Tom then married Jillie Mack in 1987 and has a daughter named Hannah.
Kevin did his schooling in LA, California but did not continue his studies further. He became a part of a local American rock band called Tonic along with his friends Jeff Ruso, Emerson Hart, Dan Rothchild, Dan Lavery. Emerson was the lead vocal and rhythm guitarist, Jeff was the lead guitarist, and Lavery and Rothchild both were bass guitarists. Kevin was a drummer in this band. Their first album was 'Lemon Parade', whose singles "Open Up Your Eyes" and "Soldier's Daughter" managed to enter Billboard 200 and Hot 100. The album also became Platinum later.
Kevin later quit the band following a spat with a fellow member of the band. He cited family reasons for the same and went on to create another band. But the venture failed and had to be shut down. It was then that his adoptive father, Tom Selleck, helped to get into the acting business. Kevin was cast in the movie 'Scream 2' for which he created the soundtrack also.
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Kevin Selleck Love Life And Relationships
Kevin Selleck reportedly met his now-wife Annabelle in high school. They went to high school together and dated for more than ten years before getting married. They are said to have six children together. They have maintained an extremely private life. Kevin cannot be found on any of the social media platforms. There is no information about Kevin's children in the media. Even his wife maintains a life away from the media.
Kevin Selleck Hobbies
Kevin also has done some modeling assignments over the years. But he mostly pursues modeling because of his interest and not as a serious career option. His love for music is known to everyone, and he has been passionate about it since his childhood. He loves old rock music and admires the work of 'Guns 'n' Roses' and 'Aerosmith'. Apart from music, he also loves watching movies, his favorite genre being action-comedy. His love for acting and movies was influenced by his father, Tom Selleck. He is a huge fan of the immensely popular franchise 'Pirates of the Caribbean'. He looks up to actors like Jim Carrey and Johnny Depp. He is also known to be a fan of the movie 'Ace Ventura'.
He has been an avid traveler and has been to various destinations. His work also has taken him places. His favorite destination is Berlin, Germany. He has even been to a number of Asian countries like Japan and China.
Kevin Selleck Drug Addiction
Kevin had struggled with drug addiction in the past and had to go to the Betty Ford Rehabilitation Centre when he was 22 years old. Although unwilling at first, he was convinced by his father, Tom Selleck, to undergo the treatment. He successfully battled his drug addiction.
Kevin Selleck Net Worth
Kevin is currently 55 years old. He has a rectangular face with dark brown hair and brown eyes. He has a handsome face and is about 5 feet 7 inches. His weight, although not known exactly, should be around 63 kgs considering his frame.
His net worth is estimated to be around 1 million USD, which is significantly less than his father Tom, who has wealth estimated to be around 45 million USD. Kevin has not had as successful a career as his father, Tom.
He once again made news for all the wrong reasons when a credit card company accused him of not paying a 6000 USD bill. He was facing financially at that time. According to some reports, Tom Selleck came forward to help him.
Kevin Selleck Father
Thomas Tom Selleck, popularly known as Tom Selleck, was born on 29th January 1945 in Michigan, the USA, gained recognition for his role 'Thomas Magnum' in the TV series 'Magnum, PI' from 1980 to 1988. He is an American National and has served in the California Army National Guard prior to his acting career. He is an Aquarius and follows Christianity.
He was raised in his hometown by his parents, where his father, Robert Dean Selleck, worked as a real estate investor while his mother, Martha Selleck, was a housewife. He did his schooling at Grant High School and later joined LA's Valley College briefly. But he shifted to the University of Southern California but dropped out from there too. He wanted to pursue his career in acting, and so he moved to Beverly Hills and also continued his studies there. He received a notice to join the California Army during the Vietnam War. He became a part of the 160th Infantry Regiment in the California Army National Guard. He remained a member of this from 1967 to 1973.
In 1965 he made his appearance in the TV series 'Dating Game' till 1967. After that, he returned from his regiment and started doing movies. Some of his first movies were 'Seven Minutes', 'Coma' etc., his performance in 'Rockford Files' where he played the role of a private investigator named Lance White, brought him to the notice of people. He starred in the film 'Daughters of Satan' which paved the way for his first lead role in 'Concrete Cowboys' in 1980. He received an offer to play the role of a private investigator named Thomas Magnum in the series 'Magnum, PI', which proved to be a breakthrough in his career. During this time, he also had received the offer to play Indiana Jones in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark. The Magnum PI series became so popular with people that even the Ferrari used by the character of Tom gained a separate fan following.
In 1995 he played Richard Burke, Monica Geller's boyfriend, in the immensely popular sitcom 'Friends, which has been people's favorite for generations. His role ended when his character and Monica broke up. He also appeared in other TV series like 'Jesse Stone', 'The Closer' and 'Las Vegas. He has been a good sportsman. He was a part of the All-American Team and has a special love for ice hockey. He is regularly seen attending the Los Angeles Kings' Game.
Tom Selleck married again to Jillie Joan Mack after his divorce with Jacqueline Ray on 7th August 1987. Shortly after, in December 1988, he had a daughter named Hannah with Jillie. They now reside in their luxurious property in Thousand Oaks, in a 60-acre hunting lodge from 1910, which Tom restored. Tom Selleck married again to Jillie Joan Mack after his divorce with Jacqueline Ray on 7th August 1987. Shortly after, in December 1988, he had a daughter named Hannah with Jillie. They now reside in their luxurious property in Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, in a 60-acre hunting lodge from 1910, which Tom restored.
FAQs
Is Kevin Selleck An Adopted Child?
Yes, Kevin Selleck was adopted by the actor Tom Selleck on 7 August 1987 when he was of age 19 years.
What Is Tom Selleck Worth?
The net worth of Tom Selleck is 45 Million USD.
Who Is The Biological Father Of Kevin Selleck?
Tom Selleck is the biological father of Kevin Selleck.
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