Ricky Tomlinson

Ricky Tomlinson

85 · Born: Sep 26, 1939

2013
2011
2002
1998
1993
1992

Personal Details

BornSep 26, 1939 Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK
Spouse
  • Rita Cumiskey

    ( Jan 4, 2003 to May 10, 2025 )
  • Marlene Clifton

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Ricky Tomlinson, a celebrated English actor and comedian, has built a distinguished career, characterized by a diverse array of memorable roles that have left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry. Born on September 26, 1939, Tomlinson's impressive body of work has been marked by numerous iconic performances that have garnered widespread recognition and acclaim.

Among his most notable achievements, Tomlinson's portrayal of Bobby Grant in the popular British soap opera Brookside stands out as a testament to his remarkable range as a thespian. Additionally, his captivating performances as DCI Charlie Wise in the critically acclaimed TV series Cracker and James "Jim" Royle in the beloved sitcom The Royle Family have cemented his status as a master of his craft.

Throughout his illustrious career, Tomlinson has consistently demonstrated his versatility as an actor, effortlessly transitioning between dramatic and comedic roles with ease. His remarkable talent, coupled with his ability to bring depth and nuance to his characters, has earned him a loyal fan base and the admiration of his peers.

As a result, Ricky Tomlinson's impressive legacy continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day, serving as a shining example of the power of dedication, hard work, and a passion for the craft of acting.

Note: The original biography has been expertly reworded to preserve its authentic tone and information, while presenting it in a unique and rearranged sentence structure.

Career

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2023
Our Kid
Our Kid as Phil Reilly
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2022
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2021
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2019
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2018
The More You Ignore Me
The More You Ignore Me as Bert Wildgoose
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2017
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Boys on Film 17: Love Is the Drug
Boys on Film 17: Love Is the Drug as Dad (segment "Tellin' Dad")
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2016
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2014
Northern Soul
Northern Soul as John's Grandad
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2013
In the Flesh
In the Flesh as Ken Burton
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2011
Flutter
Flutter as Freddie
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2009
Nativity!
Nativity! as Mayor
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2008
The Royle Family
The Royle Family as Jim Royle
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2006
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2005
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2003
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2002
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2001
Formula 51
Formula 51 as Leopold Durant
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2000
Nasty Neighbours
Nasty Neighbours as Harold Peach
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Hooves of Fire
Hooves of Fire as Santa Claus (voice)
{"id":14131,"title":"The Greatest Store in the World","year":"1999","character":"Santa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-greatest-store-in-the-world","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14131.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14131.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
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Dockers
Dockers as Macca Macauley
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{"id":2844,"title":"Playing the Field","year":1998,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/playing-the-field","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_2844.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_2844.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
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The Royle Family
The Royle Family as Jim Royle
{"id":156743,"title":"Mojo","year":"1997","character":"Ezra","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mojo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_156743.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_156743.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Mojo
Mojo as Ezra
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The Fix
The Fix as Gordon
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1996
Hillsborough
Hillsborough as John Glover
{"id":157393,"title":"Bob's Weekend","year":"1996","character":"Jack","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bobs-weekend-1996","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157393.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157393.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":24274,"title":"Butterfly Kiss","year":"1995","character":"Robert","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/butterfly-kiss","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24274.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24274.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
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Cracker
Cracker as Wise
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1994
Roughnecks
Roughnecks as Cinders
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1993
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1991
Riff-Raff
Riff-Raff as Larry
{"id":103834499,"title":"Boys from the Blackstuff","year":1982,"character":"Doctor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/boys-from-the-blackstuff","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834499.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834499.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
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1981
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2023
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2010
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2002