TV Shows - Ricky Tomlinson
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on October 05, 2025. Ricky Tomlinson has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#1,316Who Do You Think You Are?as Self • 1 episode • #1,316 most popular showWho Do You Think You Are? is a genealogy documentary series that explores the family histories of well-known individuals. Each episode follows a celebrity as they embark on a journey to uncover their ancestry and discover surprising and sometimes heartwarming stories. Through expert research, historical records, and DNA analysis, the show reveals the hidden secrets and connections that shape the celebrities' identities and provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of their ancestors. Who Do You Think You Are? offers a captivating and informative exploration of personal history and genealogical detective work.
Movies - Ricky Tomlinson
Sorted by online popularity. Ricky Tomlinson has appeared in 4 movies with data.
#3,128Grimsbyas Paedo Pete • #3,128 most popular movieGrimsby, also known as The Brothers Grimsby, is a 2016 spy action comedy film directed by Louis Leterrier. The movie follows a top MI6 assassin who teams up with his estranged brother, a football hooligan, to stop a dangerous plot. With a mix of action-packed scenes and comedic moments, the film showcases the unlikely partnership of the two brothers as they navigate through the world of espionage.
#5,999Nativity!as Mayor • #5,999 most popular movieNativity! is a 2009 British Christmas musical comedy film directed by Debbie Isitt and the first instalment in the Nativity film series. It follows Paul Maddens, a teacher who falsely boasts about his ex-girlfriend turning the school's Nativity play into a film.
#7,232Once Upon a Time in the Midlandsas Charlie • #7,232 most popular movieOnce Upon a Time in the Midlands is a 2002 British romantic comedy film directed by Shane Meadows, starring Robert Carlyle, Rhys Ifans, Kathy Burke, Ricky Tomlinson, Shirley Henderson, and Andrew Shim. The plot centers around Dek proposing to his girlfriend Shirley on TV. Her ex-husband, Jimmy, who abandoned them years ago, comes back to win her heart, setting off a series of comedic events.
#7,768Butterfly Kissas Robert • #7,768 most popular movieButterfly Kiss is a 1995 British film directed by Michael Winterbottom, featuring Amanda Plummer and Saskia Reeves. It follows Eunice, a bisexual serial killer, and Miriam, a naive young girl who becomes her lover and accomplice.
Ricky Tomlinson Biography
Ricky Tomlinson, born Eric Tomlinson on September 26, 1939, is a British actor known for his television roles. He achieved fame for portraying Bobby Grant in the TV series Brookside from 1982 to 1988, DCI Charlie Wise in Cracker from 1993 to 2006, and Jim Royle in The Royle Family from 1998 to 2012. Additionally, Tomlinson starred as the lead character in the 2001 football mockumentary Mike Bassett: England Manager. Born in Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, Tomlinson spent most of his life in Liverpool. Prior to his acting career, he played banjo in various bands. Tomlinson attended Walton Technical College and had a particular fondness for English.
