
Biography
Ricky Tomlinson (born 26 September 1939) is an English actor and comedian, best known for his roles in Brookside, Cracker and The Royle Family.
Acted in 63
2020s
- 2026
Semolina Pilchard
Train Passenger
- 2025
Creatures of the Night
Movie
Ken Dodd: A Legacy of Happiness
Movie
- 2024
The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved
Movie
- 2023
Our Kid
Phil Reilly
- 2022
The Witchfinder
Crockett · 1 episode
- 2021
Tales of the Creeping Death
Dad
2010s
- 2019
Testosterone: Volume Three
Movie
- 2018
The More You Ignore Me
Bert Wildgoose
- 2017
Boys On Film 17: Love Is the Drug
Dad (segment "Tellin' Dad")
Gloves Off
Mick
Tellin' Dad
Dad
- 2016
- 2014
Northern Soul
John's Grandad
- 2013
Great Night Out
Warren · 6 episodes
- 2012
The Royle Family: Barbara's Old Ring
Jim Royle
- 2010
The Royle Family: Joe's Crackers
Jim
2000s
- 2009
The Golden Egg Cup
Jim Royle
- 2008
The Royle Family: The New Sofa
Jim Royle
- 2006
Petrolheads
TV
Carry On Ken
Movie
- 2005
Mike Bassett: Manager
Mike Bassett · 6 episodes
Monkey Trousers
TV
- 2003
- 2002
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
Charlie
Al's Lads
Billy
Five Ways John Wayne Didn't Die
Dead Man (voice)
- 2001
Strange Relations
Uncle Alfred
1990s
- 1999
Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire
Santa Claus (voice)
The Greatest Store in the World
Santa
- 1998
The Royle Family
Jim Royle · 20 episodes
Playing the Field
TV
- 1997
The Fix
Gordon
- 1996
Cracker: White Ghost
Wise
Hillsborough
John Glover
Bob's Weekend
Jack
- 1995
- 1994
Roughnecks
Cinders · 13 episodes
- 1993
Raining Stones
Tommy
- 1991
- 1990
Dear Sarah
Warder #1
1980s
- 1984
- 1982
- 1981
United Kingdom
Dennis
No release date
Ricky Tomlinson: Football My Arse
Movie
Sound 1
2010s
- 2011
Overtime
Original Music Composer
Appearances30
2020s
- 2024
Ricky, Sue & a Trip or Two
Himself · 3 episodes
- 2023
Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy
Self
Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family
Self / Jim Royle (archive footage)
The Royle Family - Down the Back of the Sofa
Self / Jim Royle (archive footage)
- 2022
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were
Self
Made in Britain
Narrator · 10 episodes
The Production Line
Narrator · 10 episodes
- 2017
Kenny
Himself
We Have Been Watching
Self · 5 episodes
- 2016
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
Self - Actor
- 2014
- 2013
Ragged
Himself
- 2012
- 2011
Christmas with the Loose Women
Self
- 2010
The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
Self
2000s
- 2009
Live from Studio Five
Self · 1 episode
- 2006
- 2004
- 2002
Another Audience With Ken Dodd
Self
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1996
- 1993
1980s
- 1988
This Morning
Self · 2 episodes
1960s
- 1962