Philip Michael Thomas

Acting

27Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: May 26, 1949

Birth Place: Columbus, Ohio, USA

About 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).

Best Philip Michael Thomas Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Philip Michael Thomas's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

False Witness — An assistant district attorney's (Phylicia Rashad) co-worker lover (Philip Michael Thomas) plans to prove her wrong abou

False Witness

1989•Crime

★7.7

Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper (1984) movie poster

★7.7

Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper — Miami detective Sonny Crockett reluctantly teams with New York City cop Rico Tubbs when both of them end up pursuing a d

Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper

1984•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

Toma — This TV-pilot, later made into a TV-series, is about a cop in Newark, New Jersey, who defies his superiors to try to bri

Toma

1973•Action

★7.4

★7.4

Sparkle — Three sisters start out singing in their church choir in Harlem in the late 1950s and become a successful girl group in

Sparkle

1976•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

A Fight for Jenny — When Kelsey remarries, her struggle to get custody of her daughter from her first marriage is complicated by her current

A Fight for Jenny

1986•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Philip Michael Thomas.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	No Family Without Blood	Godfrey	Flop	Similar →
2010	2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift	(archive footage)	Average	Similar →
2003	Fate	Detective Ciprian Raines	Flop	Similar →
2002	NBC 75th Anniversary Special	Self	Flop	Similar →
1991	Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter	Chuck Gilmore	Average	Similar →
1990	A Little Piece of Sunshine	Tomson	Average	Similar →
1989	False Witness	Bobby Marsh	Super Hit	Similar →
1989	The Wizard of Speed and Time	Policeman Mickey Polanko	Average	Similar →
1986	A Fight for Jenny	David Caldwell	Hit	Similar →
1986	Charlie Barnett's Terms of Enrollment	Himself	Flop	Similar →
1985	The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There	-	Flop	Similar →
1984	Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper	Det. Ricardo "Rico" Tubbs	Super Hit	Similar →
1982	Hey Good Lookin'	Chaplin (voice)	Average	Similar →
1979	Valentine	Bean	Flop	Similar →
1979	Lawman Without a Gun	Rufus Cartwright	Flop	Similar →
1979	The Dark	Corn Rows	Flop	Similar →
1978	The Beasts Are on the Streets	Eddie Morgan	Average	Similar →
1978	Death Drug	Jesse	Hit	Similar →
1977	Black Fist	Fletch & Boom Boom	Flop	Similar →
1976	The Fungi Man	Gaspar / Adopted boy	Flop	Similar →
1976	Sparkle	Stix	Hit	Similar →
1975	Coonskin	Randy / Brother Rabbit (voice)	Average	Similar →
1975	Mr. Ricco	Purvis Mapes (as Philip Thomas)	Average	Similar →
1973	Book of Numbers	Dave Green	Average	Similar →
1973	Toma	Sam Hooper	Super Hit	Similar →
1972	Stigma	Dr. Calvin Crosse	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Miami Shakedown	Frank Ferguson	Flop	Similar →

Philip Michael Thomas - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Philip Michael Thomas?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Philip Michael Thomas is "False Witness" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Philip Michael Thomas acted in?

Philip Michael Thomas has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Philip Michael Thomas?

Other notable films include "Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper", "Toma", and "Sparkle".