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).
Philip Michael Thomas has 34 screen credits in a career dating back to 1972. Their work is anchored in the The Perry Mason TV Movie Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Miami Vice, Sparkle, Coonskin. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
