Who Is Kevin Selleck, Tom Selleck's Adopted Son?

Kevin Selleck is the adopted son of Tom Selleck, the Hollywood veteran actor. He was born in 1966 by Tom’s ex-wife, Jacqueline Ray, from a former relationship. Tom later adopted Kevin after marrying his mother in 1971.

Kevin Selleck, before he went off the entertainment radar, was an actor known for his appearance in Scream 2 (1997) and Magnum P.I. (1980). He is more popularly noted for his short-lived career as a musician and member of Tonic – where he served as a drummer for three years – between 1993 and 1996.

Summary of Kevin Selleck’s Biography

Who is Kevin Selleck and When Was He Born?

Kevin Selleck is an American actor and musician born Kevin S. Shepard in 1966 to a former American model/actress Jacqueline Ray and father, Shepard.

Kevin Selleck is Tom Selleck’s Adopted Son

The relationship between Kevin and Tom Selleck has been brought to the fore because they share the same surname. However, veteran Hollywood actor Tom Selleck is not the biological father of the former Tonic band drummer.

Very little is known about Kevin Selleck’s biological parents’ marriage, but the couple parted ways and his mother Jacqueline moved on and began dating famous actor and film producer Tom Selleck in 1970 and by May the next year, they were married.

Kevin Selleck Was Adopted By Tom Selleck in 1987

While married to Jacqueline, Tom adopted her son, Kevin and raised him as his own even after the couple got divorced in 1982. His mom Jacqueline later married Clarence Barry Witmer in 1992, and the marriage produced Kevin’s half-sister, Umeko, while Tom’s next marriage to British actress, Jillie Mack, produced Kevin’s step-sister, Hannah Margaret Selleck.

Tom Selleck Continues to Play Father Figure To Kevin Selleck

Tom Selleck tried to remain in his stepson’s life even after his divorce from Jacqueline. In fact, as a youngster, Kevin is said to have taken Tom as his hero who is reported to have stood by Kevin through his lows and highs more so during his struggles with addiction, a failed music career, and financial problems.

In recent years, an online source revealed that Kevin was a troubled teenager whose bad behavior almost had him sent off to boarding school when he was 15 years old but he soon turned a new leaf after he began playing volleyball at the University of Southern Carolina – just like his stepdad.

Tom Selleck attended as many of Kevin’s matches as he could. And even though he was a good player, Kevin suffered a lot of injuries that ended his rising career, a setback which has been attributed to his alcohol problems.

He was admitted to the Betty Ford Center at age 22 to try and overcome his drinking addiction. This seemed to have worked well for Kevin at the time as it was believed that his life was on the right path again. It was during this period he joined the band Tonic, but after the band released its first and very successful album, Kevin fought with one of his band members and left the group.

After his exit from Tonic, he tried to create another band but it failed and eventually, he seemed to have given up on his musical career.

Sadly, the year 2011 came with more troubles for Kevin as a credit card company was awarded a $6,000 judgment for an unpaid bill. His stepfather Selleck came to his rescue with money aids, pieces of advice, and much more but all to no avail.

So far, not much information is available as to how Kevin is currently fairing, but we know he is married to Annabelle Selleck and his net worth is estimated at $18 million.

Who Is Kevin Selleck’s Wife – Annabelle Selleck?

Unknown to so many, Kevin Selleck is a married man. Not only is he married, but the former musician also has a large family as well.

Although not so much is known about their relationship – from the dating days until they tied the knot – even how they met or how long they dated, Kevin is married to a lady named Annabelle Selleck and together they have six kids – whose names and dates of birth are not known.

This will come as a surprise to many as his life – since his short stint with the movies (which ended in 1997) – has been under the radar and the public has only seen very less of him.

Annabelle Selleck, on the other hand, is said to be a wardrobe assistant (no more detail is known). She also leads a secretive life as not so much is known about her and her kids. Annabelle is nonexistent on social media and seems to be entirely focused on raising her family away from the eye of the public.

Controversies and Scandals About Kevin Selleck’s Family

Kevin Selleck’s mom Jacqueline made the headlines in 2014 after she was sentenced to 18 years in prison for hiring a hitman to kill her daughter and Kevin’s half-sister’s husband.

According to Jacqueline, her actions were borne out of the fear she had for her daughter’s life arising from allegations that her son-in-law Leon Bauchum repeatedly abused her daughter, Umeko. So in order to protect her daughter and grandchildren, Jacqueline hired a hitman to murder Bauchum who was beaten badly and shot before being dumped in a gutter.

After her arrest and trial, the former American actress confessed to the attempted murder of her son-in-law, by paying the hitman, Luis Barker, $12,000 to murder him. While the hitman Luis was sentenced to 29 years in prison, Jacqueline is currently serving her 18-year jail term.

Kevin Selleck’s Career Started from Music Before Acting

He was a member of an American rock band Tonic formed in 1993 where he served as the group’s drummer. Other members of the band include Emerson Hart, Jeff Russo, Dan Lavery, and Dan Rothchild.

In 1996, Tonic’s debut album Lemon Parade was released which was later certified platinum. The single “If You Could Only See” released in 1997 peaked at no. 11 on the Billboard Airplay Hot 100. It was around this period that Kevin fought with one of his band members and eventually withdrew from the group citing family and personal reasons.

There are reports that he was replaced by another drummer named Remy Vogt while Dan Lavery replaced Dan Rothchild on bass.

The band went on to produce other works which include, second album Sugar (1999), third album Head on Straight (2002) which earned them two Grammy nominations and a self-titled fourth studio album, Tonic (2010). The band also embarked on tours as well as produced songs for feature film soundtracks.

He delved into acting after failing to launch another band with his friend – thanks to his stepfather, Tom Selleck’s influence in the film industry. He appeared in Magnum P.I, a television series which also features his parents, in 1980 and then went on to appear in the 1997 American slasher film Scream 2.

Since then, however, nothing has been heard of him as he has withdrawn from the spotlight.

Key Takeaways About Kevin Selleck

What is Kevin Selleck’s Age?

Kevin Selleck is 57 years old. He was born sometime in 1966 in an unknown location.

Who is Kevin Selleck’s Biological Father?

The entertainer’s biological father is a certain man simply known as Shepard while his mother is a former American model/actress named Jacqueline Ray. Kevin’s parents parted ways after being together for some years and his mother went on to marry actor Tom Selleck who adopted him.

What are Kevin Selleck’s Best Movies and TV Shows?

The actor is best known as an actor for his roles in Scream 2 (1997) and Magnum P.I. (1980).

What is Kevin Selleck’s Net Worth?

The flops and setbacks in Kevin Selleck’s music career notwithstanding, he was last estimated to be worth about $18 million, a figure obtained when he was still actively involved in the entertainment industry.

Who is Kevin Selleck’s Wife?

Kevin is married to a wardrobe assistant named Annabelle Selleck and together they have six children whose names and dates of birth are not known.

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