Ricardo Tubbs
| Ricardo Tubbs | |
|---|---|
| First appearance | "Brother's Keeper" |
| Last appearance | "Freefall" |
| Portrayed by |
Philip Michael Thomas (television series) Jamie Foxx (film) |
| Information | |
| Aliases | "Richard Taylor" "Rico Cooper" |
| Occupation | Metro-Dade Detective Sergeant |
| Family | Rafael Tubbs (brother, deceased) Ricardo Tubbs Jr. (son) |
| Affiliated with | James "Sonny" Crockett |
Detective Ricardo "Rico" Tubbs is a fictional character from the Miami Vice television series and film of the same name. He is portrayed in all his appearances in the television series by Philip Michael Thomas, and in the film by Jamie Foxx. Tubbs is an undercover detective for the Metro-Dade Police Department's Organized Crime Bureau, having relocated to Miami from New York City in order to track down his brother's murderer. For the duration of the series, Tubbs is partnered with fellow undercover detective James "Sonny" Crockett, portrayed by Don Johnson; in the film, he is again partnered with Colin Farrell's Crockett.
The character made his first appearance in "Brother's Keeper", the pilot episode of the series, broadcast on 16 September 1984; and went on to appear in all but one of the series' 111 episodes. Thomas' portrayal of the role was well received by fans and critics, and earned the actor a People's Choice Award and a Golden Globe Award nomination. The character would go on to become a fashion icon, and helped to set a trend for Miami Vice-related clothing.
Before coming to Miami, Tubbs was a detective for the New York Police Department, along with his brother Rafael. At various times during his stint in New York, Tubbs was partnered with detectives Valerie Gordon (Pam Grier) and Clarence Batisse (Victor Love) Tubbs and Gordon were romantically involved, and would sporadically resume their affair throughout the series. Tubbs' relationship with Batisse, however, was much more volatile—after a suspicious shooting during a routine bust, Tubbs' testimony to Internal Affairs resulted in Batisse's dismissal. Batisse would, however, eventually be exonerated thanks to Tubbs' aid.
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