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Ricky Tomlinson

Bio: ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Eric Tomlinson (born 26 September 1939), known by his stage name Ricky Tomlinson, is an English actor and comedian, best known for his roles as Bobby Grant in Brookside, DCI Charlie Wise in Cracker and James "Jim" Royle in The Royle Family. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ricky Tomlinson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Born: Tue, Sep 26 1939
Birthplace: Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK
Ricky Tomlinson is 85 years old
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Poster of The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved
The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved
Ricky Tomlinson was 84 in The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 09 2024
Poster of Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family
Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family
Ricky Tomlinson was 84 in Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family as 'Self / Jim Royle (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2023
Poster of Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy
Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy
Ricky Tomlinson was 84 in Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2023
Poster of Our Kid
Our Kid
Ricky Tomlinson was 84 in Our Kid as 'Phil Reilly'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 29 2023
Poster of Tales of the Creeping Death
Tales of the Creeping Death
Ricky Tomlinson was 81 in Tales of the Creeping Death as 'Dad'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 2021
Poster of Testosterone: Volume Three
Testosterone: Volume Three
Ricky Tomlinson was 79 in Testosterone: Volume Three
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 11 2019
Poster of Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were
Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were
Ricky Tomlinson was 79 in Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 2018
Poster of The More You Ignore Me
The More You Ignore Me
Ricky Tomlinson was 78 in The More You Ignore Me as 'Bert Wildgoose'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 2018
Poster of Boys On Film 17: Love Is the Drug
Boys On Film 17: Love Is the Drug
Ricky Tomlinson was 78 in Boys On Film 17: Love Is the Drug as 'Dad (segment "Tellin' Dad")'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 2017
Poster of Kenny
Kenny
Ricky Tomlinson was 78 in Kenny as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 20 2017
Poster of Gloves Off
Gloves Off
Ricky Tomlinson was 78 in Gloves Off as 'Mick'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 08 2017
Poster of Tellin' Dad
Tellin' Dad
Ricky Tomlinson was 77 in Tellin' Dad as 'Dad'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 26 2017
Poster of The Last Dragonslayer
The Last Dragonslayer
Ricky Tomlinson was 77 in The Last Dragonslayer as 'Moobin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 2016
Poster of Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
Ricky Tomlinson was 76 in Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach as 'Self - Actor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 30 2016
Poster of Grimsby
Grimsby
Ricky Tomlinson was 76 in Grimsby as 'Paedo Pete'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 24 2016
Poster of Northern Soul
Northern Soul
Ricky Tomlinson was 75 in Northern Soul as 'John's Grandad'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 2014
Poster of Ragged
Ragged
Ricky Tomlinson was 73 in Ragged as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 2013
Poster of Barbara's Old Ring
Barbara's Old Ring
Ricky Tomlinson was 73 in Barbara's Old Ring as 'Jim Royle'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 2012
Poster of Joe's Crackers
Joe's Crackers
Ricky Tomlinson was 71 in Joe's Crackers as 'Jim'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 2010
Poster of The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
Ricky Tomlinson was 71 in The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 2010
Poster of The Golden Egg Cup
The Golden Egg Cup
Ricky Tomlinson was 70 in The Golden Egg Cup as 'Jim Royle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 2009
Poster of Nativity!
Nativity!
Ricky Tomlinson was 70 in Nativity! as 'Mayor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 2009
Poster of The New Sofa
The New Sofa
Ricky Tomlinson was 69 in The New Sofa as 'Jim Royle'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 2008
Poster of The Queen of Sheba
The Queen of Sheba
Ricky Tomlinson was 67 in The Queen of Sheba as 'Jim Royle'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 29 2006
Poster of Carry on Ken
Carry on Ken
Ricky Tomlinson was 66 in Carry on Ken
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of The Virgin of Liverpool
The Virgin of Liverpool
Ricky Tomlinson was 63 in The Virgin of Liverpool as 'Frank Conlon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 15 2003
Poster of Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire
Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire
Ricky Tomlinson was 63 in Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire as 'Santa Claus (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 2002
Poster of Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
Ricky Tomlinson was 62 in Once Upon a Time in the Midlands as 'Charlie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2002
Poster of Al's Lads
Al's Lads
Ricky Tomlinson was 62 in Al's Lads as 'Billy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 29 2002
Poster of Five Ways John Wayne Didn't Die
Five Ways John Wayne Didn't Die
Ricky Tomlinson was 62 in Five Ways John Wayne Didn't Die as 'Dead Man (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 2002
Poster of Another Audience With Ken Dodd
Another Audience With Ken Dodd
Ricky Tomlinson was 62 in Another Audience With Ken Dodd as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 09 2002
Poster of The 51st State
The 51st State
Ricky Tomlinson was 62 in The 51st State as 'Leopold Durant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 2001
Poster of Mike Bassett: England Manager
Mike Bassett: England Manager
Ricky Tomlinson was 62 in Mike Bassett: England Manager as 'Mike Bassett'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 2001
Poster of Nasty Neighbours
Nasty Neighbours
Ricky Tomlinson was 61 in Nasty Neighbours as 'Harold Peach'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 2000
Poster of Lounge Act
Lounge Act
Ricky Tomlinson was 60 in Lounge Act
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of The Greatest Store in the World
The Greatest Store in the World
Ricky Tomlinson was 60 in The Greatest Store in the World as 'Santa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1999
Poster of Dockers
Dockers
Ricky Tomlinson was 59 in Dockers as 'Macca Macauley'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 10 1999
Poster of Mojo
Mojo
Ricky Tomlinson was 57 in Mojo as 'Ezra'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 02 1997
Poster of Preaching to the Perverted
Preaching to the Perverted
Ricky Tomlinson was 57 in Preaching to the Perverted as 'Fibbin' Gibbins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 04 1997
Poster of Life Is All You Get
Life Is All You Get
Ricky Tomlinson was 57 in Life Is All You Get as 'Buddy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1997
Poster of The Fix
The Fix
Ricky Tomlinson was 57 in The Fix as 'Gordon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1997
Poster of Cracker: White Ghost
Cracker: White Ghost
Ricky Tomlinson was 57 in Cracker: White Ghost as 'Wise'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 28 1996
Poster of Hillsborough
Hillsborough
Ricky Tomlinson was 56 in Hillsborough as 'John Glover'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1996
Poster of Bob's Weekend
Bob's Weekend
Ricky Tomlinson was 56 in Bob's Weekend as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 20 1996
Poster of Butterfly Kiss
Butterfly Kiss
Ricky Tomlinson was 55 in Butterfly Kiss as 'Robert'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1995
Poster of Raining Stones
Raining Stones
Ricky Tomlinson was 53 in Raining Stones as 'Tommy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 1993
Poster of Riff-Raff
Riff-Raff
Ricky Tomlinson was 51 in Riff-Raff as 'Larry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of Dear Sarah
Dear Sarah
Ricky Tomlinson was 50 in Dear Sarah as 'Warder #1'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1990
Poster of United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Ricky Tomlinson was 42 in United Kingdom as 'Dennis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 08 1981
Poster of Ricky Tomlinson: Football My Arse
Ricky Tomlinson: Football My Arse
Ricky Tomlinson will be 85+ in Ricky Tomlinson: Football My Arse
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Ricky, Sue & a Trip or Two
Ricky, Sue & a Trip or Two
Ricky Tomlinson was 84+ in Ricky, Sue & a Trip or Two as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 19 2024
Poster of The Witchfinder
The Witchfinder
Ricky Tomlinson was 82+ in The Witchfinder as 'Crockett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 08 2022
Poster of Ricky and Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip
Ricky and Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip
Ricky Tomlinson was 80+ in Ricky and Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 11 2020
Poster of DNA Journey
DNA Journey
Ricky Tomlinson was 80+ in DNA Journey as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 10 2019
Poster of Made in Britain
Made in Britain
Ricky Tomlinson was 78+ in Made in Britain as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2018
Poster of The Production Line
The Production Line
Ricky Tomlinson was 78+ in The Production Line as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 01 2018
Poster of We Have Been Watching
We Have Been Watching
Ricky Tomlinson was 77+ in We Have Been Watching as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 2017
Poster of Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Ricky Tomlinson was 74+ in Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 16 2014
Poster of Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Ricky Tomlinson was 74+ in Duck Quacks Don't Echo
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 07 2014
Poster of In the Flesh
In the Flesh
Ricky Tomlinson was 73+ in In the Flesh as 'Ken Burton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 17 2013
Poster of Great Night Out
Great Night Out
Ricky Tomlinson was 73+ in Great Night Out as 'Warren'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 2013
Poster of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Ricky Tomlinson was 72+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip as 'Self - Participant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 2011
Poster of Angela and Friends
Angela and Friends
Ricky Tomlinson was 70+ in Angela and Friends
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 09 2009
Poster of Live from Studio Five
Live from Studio Five
Ricky Tomlinson was 69+ in Live from Studio Five as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 2009
Poster of The Alan Titchmarsh Show
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
Ricky Tomlinson was 67+ in The Alan Titchmarsh Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2007
Poster of Would I Lie to You?
Would I Lie to You?
Ricky Tomlinson was 67+ in Would I Lie to You? as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 16 2007
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Ricky Tomlinson was 66+ in The One Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Petrolheads
Petrolheads
Ricky Tomlinson was 66+ in Petrolheads
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 12 2006
Poster of Mike Bassett: Manager
Mike Bassett: Manager
Ricky Tomlinson was 66+ in Mike Bassett: Manager as 'Mike Bassett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 2005
Poster of Monkey Trousers
Monkey Trousers
Ricky Tomlinson was 65+ in Monkey Trousers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 20 2005
Poster of Who Do You Think You Are?
Who Do You Think You Are?
Ricky Tomlinson was 65+ in Who Do You Think You Are? as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 12 2004
Poster of Nice Guy Eddie
Nice Guy Eddie
Ricky Tomlinson was 62+ in Nice Guy Eddie as 'Eddie McMullen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 16 2002
Poster of Clocking Off
Clocking Off
Ricky Tomlinson was 60+ in Clocking Off
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 2000
Poster of Loose Women
Loose Women
Ricky Tomlinson was 59+ in Loose Women as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 06 1999
Poster of Cold Feet
Cold Feet
Ricky Tomlinson was 59+ in Cold Feet
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 15 1998
Poster of The Royle Family
The Royle Family
Ricky Tomlinson was 58+ in The Royle Family as 'Jim Royle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998
Poster of Playing the Field
Playing the Field
Ricky Tomlinson was 58+ in Playing the Field
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 08 1998
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Ricky Tomlinson was 58+ in Parkinson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Ricky Tomlinson was 57+ in Never Mind the Buzzcocks as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 1996
Poster of Dalziel & Pascoe
Dalziel & Pascoe
Ricky Tomlinson was 56+ in Dalziel & Pascoe
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 16 1996
Poster of Roughnecks
Roughnecks
Ricky Tomlinson was 54+ in Roughnecks as 'Cinders'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 16 1994
Poster of Cracker
Cracker
Ricky Tomlinson was 54+ in Cracker as 'Wise, DCI Wise'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 27 1993
Poster of GMTV
GMTV
Ricky Tomlinson was 53+ in GMTV as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of This Morning
This Morning
Ricky Tomlinson was 49+ in This Morning as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1988
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Ricky Tomlinson was 45+ in The Bill
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Countdown
Countdown
Ricky Tomlinson was 43+ in Countdown
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Boys from the Blackstuff
Boys from the Blackstuff
Ricky Tomlinson was 43+ in Boys from the Blackstuff as 'Doctor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 1982
Poster of The Late Late Show
The Late Late Show
Ricky Tomlinson was 22+ in The Late Late Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 06 1962