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).
Acted in 42
2010s
- 2010
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
(archive footage)
2000s
- 2003
High Chaparall
TV
Fate
Detective Ciprian Raines
1990s
- 1997
We Are Angels
Joe Thomas / Father Zaccaria · 6 episodes
- 1996
E! True Hollywood Story
TV
- 1993
Miami Shakedown
Frank Ferguson
- 1991
Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter
Chuck Gilmore
- 1990
A Little Piece of Sunshine
Tomson
1980s
- 1989
The Wizard of Speed and Time
Policeman Mickey Polanko
Miami Vice: Freefall
Det. Ricardo "Rico" Tubbs
- 1986
- 1985
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
Movie
- 1984
Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper
Det. Ricardo "Rico" Tubbs
- 1982
Hey Good Lookin'
Chaplin (voice)
1970s
- 1979
Valentine
Bean
- 1978
The Beasts Are on the Streets
Eddie Morgan
Loose Change
Skip · 1 episode
Death Drug
Jesse
- 1977
Black Fist
Fletch & Boom Boom
- 1976
The Fungi Man
Gaspar / Adopted boy
Sparkle
Stix
- 1975
Mr. Ricco
Purvis Mapes
- 1974
Movin' On
TV
- 1973
Book of Numbers
Dave Green
Toma
Sam Hooper
- 1972
1960s
- 1969
Produced 1
1990s
- 1993
Miami Shakedown
Executive Producer
Appearances4
2000s
- 2002
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Self
1980s
- 1988
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Self
- 1986
Charlie Barnett's Terms of Enrollment
Himself
