Philip Michael Thomas

About

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).

Known for

Miami ViceSeries • 1984Nash BridgesSeries • 1996Police WomanSeries • 1974Starsky & HutchSeries • 1975Medical CenterSeries • 1969Trapper John, M.D.Series • 1979Good TimesSeries • 1974Wonder WomanSeries • 1975Roots: The Next GenerationsSeries • 1979Movin' OnSeries • 1974E! True Hollywood StorySeries • 1996Miami Vice: Brother's KeeperMovie • 1984CoonskinMovie • 1975The DarkMovie • 1979Hey Good Lookin'Movie • 1982The Wizard of Speed and TimeMovie • 1989SparkleMovie • 1976