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Philip Michael Thomas (born May 26, ) is a retired American actor and musician, best known for his role as detective Ricardo Tubbs on the hit s TV..
Philip Michael Thomas
American actor (born )
Philip Michael Thomas (born May 26, ) is a retired American actor and musician, best known for his role as detective Ricardo Tubbs on the hit s TV series Miami Vice.
His first notable roles were in Coonskin () and opposite Irene Cara in the 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 () and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories ().
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Early life
Thomas was born in Columbus, Ohio, but grew up in San Bernardino, California.[1] He is of African American, Native American, Irish, and German descent.[3] His father, Louis Diggs, was a foreman at a Westinghouse plant.
Thomas's mother was Lulu McMorris. He and his seven half brothers and sisters had the surname Thomas, which was the last name of his mother's first husband.[