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Philip Michael Thomas.


So whatever happened to Philip Michael Thomas
For the 19th century American politician, see Philip Francis Thomas


Philip Michael Thomas (born May 26, 1949) is an American actor.

Thomas' most famous role is that of detective Ricardo Tubbs on the hit 1980s TV series Miami Vice.
, who co-starred in NBC's "Miami Vice"? His former partner Don Johnson has had his own TV series on CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast.  and a sometime movie career, while Thomas has simply been making a few obscure films while living in Miami. But he's back.

According to according to
prep.
1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.

2. In keeping with: according to instructions.

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 a full-page blurb blurb  
n.
A brief publicity notice, as on a book jacket.



[Coined by Gelett Burgess (1866-1951), American humorist.]


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 in the Hollywood trades, Thomas is returning to the small screen in "Miami," a new weekly one-hour drama set in his hometown. "Get ready... Tubbs (his character in 'Miami Vice') is back," the ad screams.

Shooting is supposed to be underway, but a call to the production office of US1 Entertainment disclosed that production has been delayed until August -- for a September delivery of the series. That's cutting it more than a little close.

In recent years, the 51-year-old Thomas has made a series of low-budget films, including the upcoming horror film "Vampirates" and the 1993 crime drama "Miami Shakedown."
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Author:SWERTLOW, FRANK
Publication:Los Angeles Business Journal
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Date:Jun 5, 2000
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