Quick Facts
Born:
1949-05-26
Birthplace:
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Credits:
46 Total Roles
Philip Michael Thomas
Acting
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Biography
Philip Michael Thomas (born May 26, 1949) is a retired American actor and musician, best known for his role as detective Ricardo Tubbs on the hit 1980s TV series Miami Vice. His first notable roles were in Coonskin (1975) and opposite Irene Cara in the 1976 film Sparkle. After his success in Miami Vice, he appeared in numerous made-for-TV movies and advertisements for telephone psychic services. He also voiced the character Lance Vance in the video games Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002) and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (2006).
Known For
Miami Vice
Ricardo 'Rico' Tubbs
Wonder Woman
Furst
Starsky & Hutch
Kingston St. Jacques
Coonskin
Randy / Brother Rabbit (voice)
Nash Bridges
Cedrick Hawks
Good Times
Self
E! True Hollywood Story
Self
Hey Good Lookin'
Chaplin (voice)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | No Family Without Blood MOVIE | Godfrey |
| 2010 | 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift MOVIE | (archive footage) |
| 2003 | High Chaparall TV | Self |
| 2003 | Fate MOVIE | Detective Ciprian Raines |
| 2002 | NBC 75th Anniversary Special MOVIE | Self |
| 1999 | Where Are They Now? TV | Self |
| 1997 | We Are Angels TV | Joe Thomas / Father Zaccaria |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story TV | Self |
| 1996 | Nash Bridges TV | Cedrick Hawks |
| 1991 | Detective Extralarge TV | Dumas |