Robert Reed

Like many gay actors of his generation, Reed never publicly revealed his homosexuality during his lifetime and was reportedly very conflicted about being gay. Richard was an opthalmologist friend of Monica Geller's father and eventually one of Monica's boyfriends. However, he was also HIV-positive which, according to his death certificate, was a contributing factor to Reed's death. Selleck also played Richard, a guest starring role on the popular former sitcom "Friends". Reed died from cancer in Pasadena, California at the age of only 59. Portraying the planning, politics, and preparation for the 1944 Invasion of Normandy, Selleck was critically lauded for playing a cool, calm Eisenhower. He was happy when the show ended, but he did return for the Brady Bunch Variety Hour and the two made-for-TV movies that reunited the Brady cast. Eisenhower in the History Channel's 2004 Made-for-TV Movie Ike: Countdown to D-Day.

He wanted out of the show but was under contract. Surprising many of his fans, Selleck unexpectedly played the role of General Dwight D. After winning the role of Mike Brady on The Brady Bunch, he became unhappy with his part. He makes many such appearances in many television shows and sitcoms. Born in Highland Park, Illinois, Reed studied Shakespeare and was not a comic actor. Rising to 6'4", Selleck's dark hair, muscular, hairy-chested physique and trademark moustache make him popular for cameo appearances. Robert Reed (October 19, 1932 - May 12, 1992) was an American actor. Selleck is a libertarian and is a registered Independent.

Selleck is an outspoken member of the National Rifle Association, and in a well known incident, he was verbally attacked by Rosie O'Donnell on her television show over his support of the NRA. Tom Selleck (born January 29, 1945) is an American actor best known for his starring role on the television show "Magnum P.I.". The role went to Harrison Ford instead. Selleck screen-tested for, but had to turn down the role of Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark, due to scheduling conflicts with "Magnum P.I.".

High Road to China (1983). Lassiter (1984). Runaway (1984). Three Men and a Little Lady (1990).

Baseball (1992). Mr. Three Men and a Baby (1987). Quigley Down Under (1990).