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Philip Michael Thomas

Acting

Philip Michael Thomas

Columbus, Ohio, USA · Born May 26th, 1949

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).

Films
26
Active since
1972
Top genre
Drama

Filmography

Appearances & behind the scenes (3)

Interviews, tributes and making-of features where Philip Michael Thomas appears as themselves rather than as cast or crew.