Philip Michael Thomas
Actor
77 years (May 26, 1949)Columbus, Ohio, USA
54 years into the trade, Philip Michael Thomas is an American actor whose work belongs mainly to serialized storytelling. The filmography counts 23 titles. For a long run of episodes he was Rico Tubbs in 'Miami Vice'. Cast lists also place him in 'Coonskin'.
Philip Michael Thomas
Actor
54 years into the trade, Philip Michael Thomas is an American actor whose work belongs mainly to serialized storytelling. The filmography counts 23 titles. For a long run of episodes he was Rico Tubbs in 'Miami Vice'. Cast lists also place him in 'Coonskin'.
15 Movies
Plays Randy / Brother Rabbit (voice)
Coonskin
1975
Plays Det. Ricardo "Rico" Tubbs
Miami Vice: Freefall
1989
Plays Detective Ciprian Raines
Fate
2003
Plays Stix
Sparkle
1976
Plays Corn Rows
The Dark
1979
Plays Bobby Marsh
False Witness
1989
Plays Dr. Calvin Crosse
Stigma
1972
Plays Purvis Mapes
Mr. Ricco
1975
Plays Policeman Mickey Polanko
The Wizard of Speed and Time
1989
Plays Jesse
Death Drug
1978
Plays Chaplin (voice)
Hey Good Lookin'
1982
Plays Fletch & Boom Boom
Black Fist
1977
Plays Gaspar / Adopted boy
The Fungi Man
1976
Producer
Miami Shakedown
1993
8 TV Shows
Plays Rico Tubbs
Miami Vice
1984
Plays Joe Thomas / Father Zaccaria
We Are Angels
1997
Plays Bad Sam
Toma
1973
Plays Cedrick Hawks
Nash Bridges
1996
Plays Skip
Loose Change
1978
Plays Kingston St. Jacques
Starsky & Hutch
1975
Plays Furst
Wonder Woman
1975
Plays Eddie Franklin
Roots: The Next Generations
1979
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Full Filmography
Fate
Detective Ciprian Raines
2003
Nash Bridges
Cedrick Hawks
2000Season 6
We Are Angels
Joe Thomas / Father Zaccaria · 6 episodes
1997–
Nash Bridges
Cedrick Hawks
1996Season 2
Miami Shakedown
Frank Ferguson
1993
False Witness
Bobby Marsh
1989
The Wizard of Speed and Time
Policeman Mickey Polanko
1989
Miami Vice: Freefall
Det. Ricardo "Rico" Tubbs
1989
Miami Vice
Rico Tubbs · 110 episodes
1984–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Philip Michael Thomas and where are they from?
Philip Michael Thomas is 77 years old, born on May 26, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Philip Michael Thomas?
Philip Michael Thomas is best known for roles in Coonskin, Hey Good Lookin', The Dark.
How many movies has Philip Michael Thomas been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1972), Philip Michael Thomas has appeared in 15 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Philip Michael Thomas's first movie?
The career of Philip Michael Thomas began with Stigma (1972).
What is Philip Michael Thomas's most recent movie or series?
Philip Michael Thomas's most recent release is No Family Without Blood, which premiered on March 1, 2024.
What TV shows has Philip Michael Thomas appeared in?
On television, Philip Michael Thomas has appeared in Miami Vice, Wonder Woman, Starsky & Hutch, Nash Bridges.
Philip Michael Thomas
1949-05-26 · Columbus, Ohio, USA
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).