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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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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

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

Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy

Ricky Tomlinson was 84 in Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2023

Our Kid

Ricky Tomlinson was 84 in Our Kid as 'Phil Reilly'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 29 2023

Tales of the Creeping Death

Ricky Tomlinson was 81 in Tales of the Creeping Death as 'Dad'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 2021

Testosterone: Volume Three

Ricky Tomlinson was 79 in Testosterone: Volume Three

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 11 2019

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

The More You Ignore Me

Ricky Tomlinson was 78 in The More You Ignore Me as 'Bert Wildgoose'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 2018

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

Kenny

Ricky Tomlinson was 78 in Kenny as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 20 2017

Gloves Off

Ricky Tomlinson was 78 in Gloves Off as 'Mick'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 08 2017

Tellin' Dad

Ricky Tomlinson was 77 in Tellin' Dad as 'Dad'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 26 2017

The Last Dragonslayer

Ricky Tomlinson was 77 in The Last Dragonslayer as 'Moobin'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 2016

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

Grimsby

Ricky Tomlinson was 76 in Grimsby as 'Paedo Pete'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 24 2016

Northern Soul

Ricky Tomlinson was 75 in Northern Soul as 'John's Grandad'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 2014

Ragged

Ricky Tomlinson was 73 in Ragged as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 2013

Barbara's Old Ring

Ricky Tomlinson was 73 in Barbara's Old Ring as 'Jim Royle'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 2012

Joe's Crackers

Ricky Tomlinson was 71 in Joe's Crackers as 'Jim'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 2010

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

The Golden Egg Cup

Ricky Tomlinson was 70 in The Golden Egg Cup as 'Jim Royle'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 2009

Nativity!

Ricky Tomlinson was 70 in Nativity! as 'Mayor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 2009

The New Sofa

Ricky Tomlinson was 69 in The New Sofa as 'Jim Royle'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 2008

The Queen of Sheba

Ricky Tomlinson was 67 in The Queen of Sheba as 'Jim Royle'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 29 2006

Carry on Ken

Ricky Tomlinson was 66 in Carry on Ken

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006

The Virgin of Liverpool

Ricky Tomlinson was 63 in The Virgin of Liverpool as 'Frank Conlon'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 15 2003

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

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

Al's Lads

Ricky Tomlinson was 62 in Al's Lads as 'Billy'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 29 2002

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

Another Audience With Ken Dodd

Ricky Tomlinson was 62 in Another Audience With Ken Dodd as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 09 2002

The 51st State

Ricky Tomlinson was 62 in The 51st State as 'Leopold Durant'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 2001

Mike Bassett: England Manager

Ricky Tomlinson was 62 in Mike Bassett: England Manager as 'Mike Bassett'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 2001

Nasty Neighbours

Ricky Tomlinson was 61 in Nasty Neighbours as 'Harold Peach'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 2000

Lounge Act

Ricky Tomlinson was 60 in Lounge Act

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000

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

Dockers

Ricky Tomlinson was 59 in Dockers as 'Macca Macauley'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 10 1999

Mojo

Ricky Tomlinson was 57 in Mojo as 'Ezra'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 02 1997

Preaching to the Perverted

Ricky Tomlinson was 57 in Preaching to the Perverted as 'Fibbin' Gibbins'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 04 1997

Life Is All You Get

Ricky Tomlinson was 57 in Life Is All You Get as 'Buddy'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1997

The Fix

Ricky Tomlinson was 57 in The Fix as 'Gordon'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1997

Cracker: White Ghost

Ricky Tomlinson was 57 in Cracker: White Ghost as 'Wise'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 28 1996

Hillsborough

Ricky Tomlinson was 56 in Hillsborough as 'John Glover'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1996

Bob's Weekend

Ricky Tomlinson was 56 in Bob's Weekend as 'Jack'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 20 1996

Butterfly Kiss

Ricky Tomlinson was 55 in Butterfly Kiss as 'Robert'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1995

Raining Stones

Ricky Tomlinson was 53 in Raining Stones as 'Tommy'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 1993

Riff-Raff

Ricky Tomlinson was 51 in Riff-Raff as 'Larry'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1991

Dear Sarah

Ricky Tomlinson was 50 in Dear Sarah as 'Warder #1'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1990

United Kingdom

Ricky Tomlinson was 42 in United Kingdom as 'Dennis'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 08 1981

Ricky Tomlinson: Football My Arse

Ricky Tomlinson will be 85+ in Ricky Tomlinson: Football My Arse

Movie Released: Unreleased

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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

The Witchfinder

Ricky Tomlinson was 82+ in The Witchfinder as 'Crockett'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 08 2022

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

DNA Journey

Ricky Tomlinson was 80+ in DNA Journey as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 10 2019

Made in Britain

Ricky Tomlinson was 78+ in Made in Britain as 'Narrator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2018

The Production Line

Ricky Tomlinson was 78+ in The Production Line as 'Narrator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 01 2018

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

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

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

In the Flesh

Ricky Tomlinson was 73+ in In the Flesh as 'Ken Burton'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 17 2013

Great Night Out

Ricky Tomlinson was 73+ in Great Night Out as 'Warren'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 2013

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

Angela and Friends

Ricky Tomlinson was 70+ in Angela and Friends

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 09 2009

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

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

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

The One Show

Ricky Tomlinson was 66+ in The One Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006

Petrolheads

Ricky Tomlinson was 66+ in Petrolheads

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 12 2006

Mike Bassett: Manager

Ricky Tomlinson was 66+ in Mike Bassett: Manager as 'Mike Bassett'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 2005

Monkey Trousers

Ricky Tomlinson was 65+ in Monkey Trousers

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 20 2005

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

Nice Guy Eddie

Ricky Tomlinson was 62+ in Nice Guy Eddie as 'Eddie McMullen'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 16 2002

Clocking Off

Ricky Tomlinson was 60+ in Clocking Off

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 2000

Loose Women

Ricky Tomlinson was 59+ in Loose Women as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 06 1999

Cold Feet

Ricky Tomlinson was 59+ in Cold Feet

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 15 1998

The Royle Family

Ricky Tomlinson was 58+ in The Royle Family as 'Jim Royle'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998

Playing the Field

Ricky Tomlinson was 58+ in Playing the Field

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 08 1998

Parkinson

Ricky Tomlinson was 58+ in Parkinson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998

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

Dalziel & Pascoe

Ricky Tomlinson was 56+ in Dalziel & Pascoe

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 16 1996

Roughnecks

Ricky Tomlinson was 54+ in Roughnecks as 'Cinders'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 16 1994

Cracker

Ricky Tomlinson was 54+ in Cracker as 'Wise, DCI Wise'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 27 1993

GMTV

Ricky Tomlinson was 53+ in GMTV as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993

This Morning

Ricky Tomlinson was 49+ in This Morning as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1988

The Bill

Ricky Tomlinson was 45+ in The Bill

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984

Countdown

Ricky Tomlinson was 43+ in Countdown

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982

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

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