Where Is the Cast of “Magnum, P.I.” Now? Inside Their Lives Today
Where Is the Cast of “Magnum, P.I.” Now? Inside Their Lives Today
Keith LangstonTue, May 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM UTC
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John Hillerman, Tom Selleck, Larry Manetti and Roger E. Mosley, circa 1985.Credit: Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty
Magnum, P.I. has been off the airwaves for nearly 40 years.
The classic series starred Tom Selleck as Thomas Magnum, a former Naval officer and skilled private investigator in Hawaii. Airing 162 episodes over eight seasons, the show ran from 1980 to 1988, following Magnum as he solved crimes and tracked down bad guys.
Magnum P.I. became a huge hit, but in 1981, Selleck told Honolulu Magazine that the show almost never happened.
“The first script wasn’t a script I wanted to do,” Selleck said. “It was a good script, but it was more James Bondish, and I turned it down.”
After a new showrunner revitalized the script — and Selleck signed on — the series became a hit. According to Nielsen, the series debuted at No. 17 in household ratings and remained in the top 20 for the next three seasons.
So, where is the Magnum, P.I. cast now? Here's everything to know about the stars' lives after the show concluded in 1988.
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Tom Selleck as Thomas Magnum
Tom Selleck as Thomas Magnum, making a mobile phone call from the beach, in the American TV series 'Magnum PI', circa 1985; Tom Selleck attends "Blue Bloods" during PaleyFest 2024 at The Paley Museum on October 17, 2024Credit: Silver Screen Collection/Getty; Gary Gershoff/Getty
Selleck played Thomas Magnum, a former Naval officer who pivoted to work as a private investigator in Hawaii. The role earned Selleck five Emmy nominations, an award he won once in 1984.
After his breakout role in Magnum P.I., he continued having a prominent TV career, starring in the made-for-TV Jesse Stone film series (2005-2015) and in the hit police procedural Blue Bloods from 2010 to 2024.
In 2025, a Blue Bloods spinoff, Boston Blue, premiered, starring Donnie Wahlberg as Donnie Reagan. But in a November 2025 interview with Hour Detroit, Selleck said he doubts he’d ever join the show as a principal character.
“I think it’s partly my lot in life to make sure Blue Bloods has its place in television history,” he said. “But I don’t think it’s my lot in life to keep playing Frank Reagan."
Off-screen, Selleck has been married to actress Jillie Mack since 1987. Together they welcomed a daughter, Hannah Selleck, in 1988, who is now an equestrian.
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John Hillerman as Jonathan Higgins
Pictured is John Hillerman (as Higgins)in the CBS television show, MAGNUM P.I.; Actor John Hillerman attends the 13th Cognac Crime Film Festival on Avril 9, 1995 in Cognac, FranceCredit: CBS via Getty; Stephane Cardinale/Sygma via Getty
John Hillerman played Jonathan Higgins, the caretaker of the lavish Hawaiian estate where Magnum lived. The two served as an odd couple, clashing and complementing each other with their differing personalities.
Hillerman earned five Golden Globe nominations and four Emmy nominations for his role as Higgins — winning one of each, a Globe in 1982 and an Emmy in 1987. After his time on Magnum P.I., Hillerman landed a recurring role on the final season of The Hogan Family (1990-1991).
In November 2017, Hillerman died at 84 of natural causes. Selleck paid tribute to his former costar, telling The Hollywood Reporter how impactful his role on Magnum P.I. was.
“As Higgins, he could make people laugh as well as cry — many times in the same scene,” Selleck said. “That takes a skill that is not often understood.”
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Roger E. Mosley as Theodore Calvin
Roger E. Mosley (as Theodore 'TC' Calvin); Roger E. Mosley attends the Celestial Awards Of Excellence at Alex Theatre on May 25, 2017Credit: CBS via Getty; Leon Bennett/Getty
Roger E. Mosley played Theodore “T.C.” Calvin, one of Magnum’s good friends and allies who helped him with his cases — often by flying him around in his iconic striped helicopter.
After Magnum P.I., Mosley held recurring roles on shows like Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper (1992-1993) and Rude Awakening (1999-2000).
In August 2022, Mosley died after sustaining injuries from a severe car crash. His daughter broke the news on social media, but said she “could never mourn such an amazing man,” and instead it was time “to celebrate the legacy he left for us all.”
Mosley is survived by his wife, Antoinette, and three children.
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Larry Manetti as Rick Wright
Larry Manetti (as Orville 'Rick' Wright) in the CBS television show, MAGNUM P.I.; Larry Manetti 2009 TV Land AwardsCredit: CBS via Getty; Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock
Larry Manetti played Rick Wright, the owner of the beachfront King Kamehameha Club who often found himself helping out on Magnum's cases.
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After his time on the series, Manetti held various recurring roles on shows like JAG (1997-2007) and the reboot of Hawaii Five-0 (2013-2016).
He also landed a recurring role on the Magnum P.I. reboot in 2019 as Nicky DeMarco and was even able to reunite with Selleck in 2023 when he guest-starred on the Blue Bloods episode “Family Matters.”
In April 2023, Manetti revealed to TV Insider that he had a stroke in 2016 and now uses a wheelchair.
“I’ve never said this before in an interview, but I had a stroke seven years ago,” the actor said. “I’m pretty capable, except that I have a very, very difficult time walking.”
Manetti has been married to Nancy DeCarl Manetti since 1980.
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Kathleen Lloyd as District Attorney Carol Baldwin
Kathleen Lloyd as District Attorney Carol Baldwin on Magnum PICredit: CBS
Kathleen Lloyd portrayed the recurring character Carol Baldwin, a district attorney who sometimes worked with Magnum. In season 1, the character was played by Patty McCormack before being replaced by Lloyd for the rest of the series.
After Magnum P.I., Lloyd continued landing recurring roles on television, appearing in shows like Equal Justice (1990-1991) and The Practice (1999-2000).
She’s since retired from acting, with her final credit being a guest spot on the short-lived drama Century City in 2004. Lloyd is married to actor John Steven Mansfield.
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Kawn Hi Lim as Lieutenant Yoshi Tanaka
Kawn Hi Lim as Lieutenant Yoshi Tanaka in Magnum PICredit: CBS
Kwan Hi Lim played Lt. Yoshi Tanaka, another official with whom Magnum often worked alongside. Tanaka had a shocking death in the final season, leading Magnum to hunt down his killer.
Before joining Magnum P.I., Lim played various characters on Hawaii Five-0 (1970-1980).
He quit acting shortly after his time on Magnum and became a per-diem judge before retiring in the '90s, per the Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
According to his IMDb page, Lim died in 2008.
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Jeff MacKay as Lt. MacReynolds and Jim Bonnick
Jeff MacKay as Lt. MacReynolds and Jim Bonnick in Magnum PICredit: CBS
Jeff MacKay played dual roles, starring as Lt. “Mac” MacReynolds, who was eventually killed, and Jim Bonnick, a con-man who happened to be Mac’s doppelganger.
MacKay got his start in Hollywood thanks to his cousin, Robert Redford, who got him a part in his film All the President’s Men (1976) to earn MacKay a SAG membership, per The Hollywood Reporter. After Magnum, MacKay continued appearing in TV shows, holding various roles in JAG (1998-2005).
MacKay died of liver failure in August 2008 at 59. His final film, December, was released posthumously in 2010.
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Glen Cannon as Dr. Ibold
Glen Cannon as Dr. Ibold in Magnum PICredit: CBS
Glen Cannon played Dr. Ibold starting in season 2. Before establishing his supporting character, Cannon portrayed a different doctor, Dr. Kessler, in one episode of season 1.
Cannon was a well-respected actor who had a supporting role on Hawaii Five-0 (1970-1977) before joining Magnum. After his time on the show, he continued having guest spots in series like Island Son (1989-1990) and Lost (2004-2005).
Outside of Hollywood, Cannon taught acting and theater at the University of Hawaii. He also served as president of the local Hawaii chapter of SAG-AFTRA.
The actor died in April 2013. After his death, SAG-AFTRA released a statement, saying, “Glenn’s wisdom, kindness and, perhaps most of all, his sheer delight in things — his effusive laughter — will be greatly missed.”
Cannon was survived by wife Samsil, son Caleb and granddaughter Kassidy.
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