Philip Michael Thomas | Born 1949

Given how well-known he is today for his role as Detective Ricardo Tubbs on Miami Vice, Philip Michael Thomas was undoubtedly at the height of his career back then. He has been in the entertainment business professionally since 1968, and he’s not going to retire.

Throughout his career, Thomas has been active in the film, music, television, and even video game industries. That may be enough for many people to remember him fondly, along with his Miami Vice investments. Aside from these performances, he’s faded steadily into the background. Following a brief reunion with Don Johnson in two Nash Bridges episodes, Thomas capitalized on his former Miami Vice reputation by lending his voice to the character Lance Vance in two Grand Theft Auto: Vice City games. Thomas last contributed vocals to the show in 2006 and hasn’t appeared in any other episodes since.