Tom Selleck's 10 Best Characters, Ranked

10. Peter Malloy - 'In & Out' (1997)

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9. Jack Elliot - 'Mr. Baseball' (1992)

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8. Ivan Tiggs - 'Boston Legal' (2006)

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7. Matthew Quigley - 'Quigley Down Under' (1990)

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6. A.J. Cooper - 'Las Vegas' (2007-2008)

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5. Peter - 'Three Men and a Baby' (1987)

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4. Jesse Stone - 'Jesse Stone' Franchise

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3. Richard Burke - 'Friends' (1996-2000)

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2. Frank Reagan - 'Blue Bloods' (2010-)

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1. Thomas Magnum - 'Magnum P.I.' (1980-1988)

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