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Philip Michael Thomas

2 films · 2 series

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).

Where to Start with Philip Michael Thomas

Philip Michael Thomas appears in 2 films in the Pulse of Cinema catalogue. The highest Pulse-rated are The Wizard of Speed and Time, Sparkle, a strong place to start exploring Philip Michael Thomas's work.

The Wizard of Speed and Time 69

The Wizard of Speed and Time

1989
Sparkle 67

Sparkle

1976

Philip Michael Thomas: Films 2

Sparkle 67

Sparkle

1976
The Wizard of Speed and Time 69

The Wizard of Speed and Time

1989

Philip Michael Thomas: TV Series 2

Miami Vice 70

Miami Vice

1984-1989
Toma 64

Toma

1973-1974

Frequent Collaborators

Irene Cara Irene Cara 1 film together Lonette McKee Lonette McKee 1 film together Mary Alice Mary Alice 1 film together Dorian Harewood Dorian Harewood 1 film together