is the name on everyone's lips in Hollywood, following the return of , , and the release of his memoir. , including shooting to fame in the '80s as a TV star, his marriages, and his desire to keep acting. Take a look back on the star's screen career, from his early roles in the '70s to his current tenure as one of TV's beloved patriarchs, and how much he's transformed.
.. After brief appearances in game shows and TV commercials, Tom started making minor appearances in series , and .
Tom is pictured here in an episode of in 1973 titled "Shadow of Fear." In the late '70s and early '80s, inspired by his own love for the outdoors, the actor began taking on more roles in Westerns like (pictured here) and . He continued that trend into the '90s as well, having established himself at that point as a rugged but charming TV mainstay.
In 1980, Tom skyrocketed to fame when he took on the role of Thomas Magnum in (at the cost of , no less), playing the role for eight years. He became well known as an action star thanks to the series, but his easy charm and good looks also made him a sex symbol of the '80s, despite not being interested in that title himself. As his profile grew, so did his roles in movies, taking his comedic chops and quick wits to the silver screen with hits like (1990) and (1992).
His best remembered movie role is 1987's , a commercial success that launched an entire franchise. Tom moved into the '90s on the back of the success of and and found success specifically by em.
