PHILIP MICHAEL THOMAS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/18/1985 - HFSID 89503

PHILIP MICHAEL THOMAS. ALS: "Philip Michael Thomas", 1p, 8½x11. Miami Beach, Florida, 1985 April 18. On letterhead imprinted with his name to "Dear David". In full: "I hope you enjoy the enclosed photo; and I hope you and your mother continue to watch Miami Vice." Written at the top of a typed form letter. In full: "Thank you very much for writing! I was thrilled to hear that you enjoy our show. It is so nice to have such positive thoughts being sent to you; it makes all of our long hours and hard work worth it. I thought that I would tell you a little about myself, I was born in Columbus, Ohio; I am from a large family with several brothers and sisters. I was educated in California, where my home is when not in Miami, Even though, Miami seems to have become home for us now. It is quite beautiful down here, its (sic) just like a Paradise, which is what we also try to reflect in the show. I hope that you will see it also for yourself. My birthday is May 26th, which means that I am a Gemini. I enjoy many hobbies such as: Bodybuilding, Dancing, Water Sports and Composing and Singing; as a matter of fact, I am presently working on my album to be released later this year. Once again, Thank you for your letter, I hope that you will continue to watch us and write again soon. With Warmest Regards". Slightly creased with folds, not at signature or writing. Fine condition. Accompanied by original mailing envelope with imprinted return address. Addressed in unknown hand to a collector in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Not stamped, indicating that this letter was included in a larger envelope with the photograph, which is not present. Fine condition. Multitalented actor, singer and writer Philip Michael Thomas (born in 1949) is best known for his portrayal of Stix in Sparkle (1976) and for his role as Detective Ricardo "Rico" Tubbs on Miami Vice (1984-1989) as well as for playing Dumas on several made-for-cable Extralarge action specials (1990-1991). His other film credits include Book of Numbers (1973), Charlie Barnett's Terms of Enrollment (1986) and A Little Piece of Sunshine (1994), and Thomas has also appeared in a number of made-for-TV movies, including Stigma (1972, his TV debut), This Man Stands Alone (1979), A Place for Jenny (1986) and Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter (1991). He has also guest starred on several TV series, from Griff (1973) to Nash Bridges (2003). Thomas, who began his acting career on stage in the Broadway musical, Hair, has also managed his own recording company, releasing one of his own well-received albums. He also writes music, poetry and philosophical essays, including Perfect Moment of Truth Sayings (1983). Two items.