Acting
Philip Michael Thomas
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).
Acting
- 2003High Chaparall1 ep.
- 1999Where Are They Now?Self1 ep.
- 1997We Are AngelsJoe Thomas / Father Zaccaria6 ep.
- 1996Nash BridgesCedrick Hawks2 ep.
- 1991Detective ExtralargeDumas6 ep.
- 1984Miami ViceRico Tubbs110 ep.
- 1979Trapper John, M.D.1 ep.
- 1979Roots: The Next GenerationsEddie Franklin1 ep.
- 1978Loose ChangeSkip1 ep.
- 1976Sirota's Court1 ep.
- 1975Wonder WomanFurst1 ep.
- 1975Starsky & HutchKingston St. Jacques1 ep.
- 1974Police Woman1 ep.
- 1974Movin' On1 ep.
- 1974Good Times1 ep.
- 1973TomaBad Sam3 ep.
- 1969Medical Center1 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2003High Chaparall1 ep.
- 2001E! True Hollywood Story1 ep.
- 1997Nash BridgesCedrick Hawks2 ep.
- 2000Where Are They Now?Self1 ep.
- 1986Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Nominee1 ep.
- 1982Trapper John, M.D.1 ep.
- 1979Roots: The Next GenerationsEddie Franklin1 ep.
- 1978Starsky & HutchKingston St. Jacques1 ep.
- 1978Wonder WomanFurst1 ep.
- 1978Loose ChangeSkip1 ep.
- 1976Sirota's Court1 ep.
- 1976Medical Center1 ep.
- 1976Movin' On1 ep.
- 1974Police Woman1 ep.
- 1973TomaBad Sam3 ep.
- 1974Good Times1 ep.