Philip Michael Thomas
Acting
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).
Born: May 26, 1949 · Columbus, Ohio, USA
Filmography (29)
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
2010
Actor: (archive footage)
TV
High Chaparall
2003
Actor
TV
We Are Angels
1997
Actor: Joe Thomas / Fathe…
TV
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Actor
TV
Nash Bridges
1996
Actor: Cedrick Hawks
TV
Detective Extralarge
1991
Actor: Dumas
Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter
1991
Actor: Chuck Gilmore
The Wizard of Speed and Time
1989
Actor: Policeman Mickey P…
Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper
1984
Actor: Det. Ricardo "Rico…
TV
Miami Vice
1984
Actor: Ricardo 'Rico' Tub…
Hey Good Lookin'
1982
Actor: Chaplin (voice)
TV
Trapper John, M.D.
1979
Actor
The Dark
1979
Actor: Corn Rows
TV
Roots: The Next Generations
1979
Actor: Eddie Franklin
Death Drug
1978
Actor: Jesse
Black Fist
1977
Actor: Fletch & Boom Boom
The Fungi Man
1976
Actor: Gaspar / Adopted b…
Sparkle
1976
Actor: Stix
TV
Wonder Woman
1975
Actor: Furst
TV
Starsky & Hutch
1975
Actor: Kingston St. Jacqu…
Coonskin
1975
Actor: Randy / Brother Ra…
Mr. Ricco
1975
Actor: Purvis Mapes (as P…
TV
Police Woman
1974
Actor
TV
Movin' On
1974
Actor
TV
Good Times
1974
Actor
TV
Toma
1973
Actor: Bad Sam
Stigma
1972
Actor: Dr. Calvin Crosse
TV
Medical Center
1969
Actor
TV
Golden Globe Awards
1944
Actor: Self - Nominee