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Philip Michael Thomas

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, May 26 1949
Philip Michael Thomas is 76 years old
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Poster of No Family Without Blood
No Family Without Blood
Philip Michael Thomas was 74 in No Family Without Blood as 'Godfrey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 2024
Poster of 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
Philip Michael Thomas was 61 in 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 03 2010
Poster of Fate
Fate
Philip Michael Thomas was 53 in Fate as 'Detective Ciprian Raines'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 2003
Poster of NBC 75th Anniversary Special
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Philip Michael Thomas was 52 in NBC 75th Anniversary Special as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 05 2002
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter
Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter
Philip Michael Thomas was 41 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter as 'Chuck Gilmore'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 06 1991
Poster of A Little Piece of Sunshine
A Little Piece of Sunshine
Philip Michael Thomas was 41 in A Little Piece of Sunshine as 'Tomson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 17 1990
Poster of False Witness
False Witness
Philip Michael Thomas was 40 in False Witness as 'Bobby Marsh'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 23 1989
Poster of The Wizard of Speed and Time
The Wizard of Speed and Time
Philip Michael Thomas was 40 in The Wizard of Speed and Time as 'Policeman Mickey Polanko'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1989
Poster of Miami Vice: Freefall
Miami Vice: Freefall
Philip Michael Thomas was 39 in Miami Vice: Freefall as 'Detective Ricardo Tubbs'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 21 1989
Poster of Charlie Barnett's Terms of Enrollment
Charlie Barnett's Terms of Enrollment
Philip Michael Thomas was 37 in Charlie Barnett's Terms of Enrollment
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1986
Poster of A Fight for Jenny
A Fight for Jenny
Philip Michael Thomas was 37 in A Fight for Jenny as 'David Caldwell'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 06 1986
Poster of Miami Vice: The Prodigal Son
Miami Vice: The Prodigal Son
Philip Michael Thomas was 36 in Miami Vice: The Prodigal Son as 'Detective Ricardo Tubbs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper
Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper
Philip Michael Thomas was 35 in Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper as 'Det. Ricardo "Rico" Tubbs'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Hey Good Lookin'
Hey Good Lookin'
Philip Michael Thomas was 33 in Hey Good Lookin' as 'Chaplin (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of Valentine
Valentine
Philip Michael Thomas was 30 in Valentine as 'Bean'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1979
Poster of Lawman Without a Gun
Lawman Without a Gun
Philip Michael Thomas was 30 in Lawman Without a Gun as 'Rufus Cartwright'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1979
Poster of The Dark
The Dark
Philip Michael Thomas was 29 in The Dark as 'Corn Rows'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 1979
Poster of The Beasts Are on the Streets
The Beasts Are on the Streets
Philip Michael Thomas was 28 in The Beasts Are on the Streets as 'Eddie Morgan'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1978
Poster of Loose Change
Loose Change
Philip Michael Thomas was 28 in Loose Change
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 26 1978
Poster of Death Drug
Death Drug
Philip Michael Thomas was 28 in Death Drug as 'Jesse'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Black Fist
Black Fist
Philip Michael Thomas was 28 in Black Fist as 'Fletch & Boom Boom'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 31 1977
Poster of The Fungi Man
The Fungi Man
Philip Michael Thomas was 27 in The Fungi Man as 'Gaspar / Adopted boy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 02 1976
Poster of Sparkle
Sparkle
Philip Michael Thomas was 26 in Sparkle as 'Stix'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 1976
Poster of Coonskin
Coonskin
Philip Michael Thomas was 26 in Coonskin as 'Randy / Brother Rabbit (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 20 1975
Poster of Mr. Ricco
Mr. Ricco
Philip Michael Thomas was 25 in Mr. Ricco as 'Purvis Mapes (as Philip Thomas)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1975
Poster of Book of Numbers
Book of Numbers
Philip Michael Thomas was 23 in Book of Numbers as 'Dave Green'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 10 1973
Poster of Toma
Toma
Philip Michael Thomas was 23 in Toma as 'Sam Hooper'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 1973
Poster of Stigma
Stigma
Philip Michael Thomas was 23 in Stigma as 'Dr. Calvin Crosse'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1972
Poster of Miami Shakedown
Miami Shakedown
Philip Michael Thomas will be 76+ in Miami Shakedown as 'Frank Ferguson'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of High Chaparall
High Chaparall
Philip Michael Thomas was 54+ in High Chaparall
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 2003
Poster of Where Are They Now?
Where Are They Now?
Philip Michael Thomas was 50+ in Where Are They Now? as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 07 1999
Poster of We Are Angels
We Are Angels
Philip Michael Thomas was 47+ in We Are Angels as 'Joe Thomas / Father Zaccaria'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 09 1997
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Philip Michael Thomas was 47+ in E! True Hollywood Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of Nash Bridges
Nash Bridges
Philip Michael Thomas was 46+ in Nash Bridges as ', Cedrick Hawks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 29 1996
Poster of Detective Extralarge
Detective Extralarge
Philip Michael Thomas was 42+ in Detective Extralarge as 'Dumas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 1991
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Philip Michael Thomas was 35+ in Miami Vice as 'Rico Tubbs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Trapper John, M.D.
Trapper John, M.D.
Philip Michael Thomas was 30+ in Trapper John, M.D.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1979
Poster of Sirota's Court
Sirota's Court
Philip Michael Thomas was 27+ in Sirota's Court
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 01 1976
Poster of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
Philip Michael Thomas was 26+ in Wonder Woman as 'Furst'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 1975
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
Philip Michael Thomas was 26+ in Starsky & Hutch as 'Kingston St. Jacques'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of Police Woman
Police Woman
Philip Michael Thomas was 25+ in Police Woman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Movin' On
Movin' On
Philip Michael Thomas was 25+ in Movin' On
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 12 1974
Poster of Good Times
Good Times
Philip Michael Thomas was 24+ in Good Times
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 08 1974
Poster of Toma
Toma
Philip Michael Thomas was 23+ in Toma as 'Bad Sam'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 21 1973
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
Philip Michael Thomas was 20+ in Medical Center
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1969
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Philip Michael Thomas was 0+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944