How old was Tom Selleck in High Road to China?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While High Road to China was being made, Tom Selleck was:

37 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of High Road to China:

January 1, 1983

And the date of birth of Tom Selleck:

January 29, 1945

Since the release usually follows filming within a year, the age of Tom Selleck during the actual shoot may have been a year more or less than indicated.