Ricky Tomlinson

Q: Has Ricky Tomlinson won any awards?

Ricky Tomlinson has received several nominations for his performances, but he is particularly known for winning the TV Quick Award for Best Comedy Performance for his role in 'The Royle Family'.

Q: What was Ricky Tomlinson's first film?

Ricky Tomlinson's first film role was in 'The Last of the Last' (1973), where he made his debut as an actor after transitioning from a career in football.

Q: What are Ricky Tomlinson's most successful films?

Some of Ricky Tomlinson's most successful films include 'Mike Bassett: England Manager' and 'The Old Oak', both showcasing his comedic talent and ability to connect with audiences.

Q: What is known about Ricky Tomlinson's personal life?

Ricky Tomlinson has been married to Anne Tomlinson since 1973 and has three children. He maintains a relatively private personal life away from the public eye.

Q: What is Ricky Tomlinson's estimated net worth?

Ricky Tomlinson's estimated net worth is around $2 million, reflecting his successful career in television and film over several decades.

Q: What are some milestones in Ricky Tomlinson's filmography?

Milestones in Ricky Tomlinson's filmography include his breakthrough role in 'The Royle Family', his performance in 'Mike Bassett: England Manager', and his recent work in 'The Old Oak'.

Q: What is Ricky Tomlinson's acting style?

Ricky Tomlinson's acting style is characterized by his comedic delivery and relatable character portrayals, often drawing on his own life experiences to connect with audiences.

Known for

Grimsby (2016)

IMDb 6.2 / 10

2016 / Action, Adventure / 83 min

Wrongfully accused and on the run, a top MI6 assassin joins forces with his long-lost, football hooligan brother to save the world from a...

Name

Ricky Tomlinson

Height

5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)

Born

26 February 1939, Blackpool, Lancashire, England

Spouses

Anne Tomlinson (1973–present)

Children

3 children, names not publicly known

Parents

George Tomlinson, Mary Tomlinson

Estimated Net Worth

$2 million

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2026	Movie Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach A surprisingly candid behind-the-scenes account of the career of Ken Loach, one of Britain’s most celebrated and controversial filmmakers, as...	Self - Actor	Not rated
2025	Movie Creatures of the Night A wandering drifter stumbles upon a mysterious castle deep in the barren countryside. But what begins as simple curiosity soon...	Unknown character	Not rated
2025	Movie Ken Dodd: A Legacy of Happiness A star-studded documentary revealing the private man behind one of Britain’s greatest comic geniuses, using home movies and extracts from...	Unknown character	Not rated
2024	Movie The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved Produced over four years with full access from Ken’s widow Lady Dodd, the film takes an in-depth look into Doddy’s...	Unknown character	Not rated
2024	TV Ricky, Sue & a Trip or Two Actors Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston are celebrating four decades on screen together in an all-new More4 series visiting landmark...	Himself	Not rated
2023	Movie Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy The unique life and talent of Caroline Aherne is celebrated in a new Arena film, featuring unseen photographs and contributions...	Self	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2023	Movie Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family Ricky Tomlinson sits back in his chair and takes a fond look back at the much-loved comedy series The Royle...	Self / Jim Royle (archive footage)	Not rated
2023	Movie Our Kid Twelve-year-old Laura's goal in life is to one day play football professionally. Laura has many footballing heroes, but it's her...	Phil Reilly	Not rated
2023	Movie The Royle Family - Down the Back of the Sofa A refreshed version of the 2010 documentary, this 2023 programme features new interviews from celebrity fans to link in with...	Self / Jim Royle (archive footage)	Not rated
2022	TV Remembers… What are the secrets of our favourite TV shows? Famous names from both sides of the camera reflect on making...	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2022	TV The Witchfinder A failing witchfinder transports a suspected witch across 1640s East Anglia to a trial that could change his fortunes forever.	Crockett	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2021	Movie Tales of the Creeping Death Five tales full of horror, comedy and most importantly, Creeping Death. You better pray for your soul.	Dad	Not rated
2020	TV Ricky and Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip The Royle Family’s dad and son Ricky Tomlinson and Ralf Little reunite years after they last got together, for a...	Himself	Not rated
2019	TV DNA Journey Celebrities are given a unique insight into their lives using innovative DNA science and technology to trace their ancestors.	Self	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2019	TV Celebrity Gogglebox A rolling cast of famous faces, some of Britain's best loved personalities, turn their hand to being the country's most...	Unknown character	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2019	Movie Testosterone: Volume Three The third volume in a collection of the hottest gay shorts from around the world takes us from a teen’s...	Unknown character	TMDB 10.0 / 10
2018	Movie Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were tells Sir Ken’s story from his boyhood growing up in the 1930s in Knotty...	Self	Not rated
2018	TV Made in Britain From the mass produced to the hand crafted, Made in Britain is a behind the scenes look at how Britain's...	Narrator	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2018	Movie The More You Ignore Me Based on Jo Brand's critically acclaimed novel of the same name, The More You Ignore Me is a warm, comedy...	Bert Wildgoose	TMDB 6.3 / 10
2018	TV The Production Line Looking at the processes of manufacturing the products we use every day. Discover the processes, and meet the people who...	Narrator	Not rated
2017	Movie Boys On Film 17: Love Is the Drug Explore hidden desires on a sleepover, fall in love with the handyman and be seduced by a stranger on the...	Dad (segment "Tellin' Dad")	TMDB 4.0 / 10
2017	Movie Kenny An intimate and revealing portrait of Kenny Dalglish – the player, the man, the truth.	Himself	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2017	Movie Gloves Off A talented fighter must save his beloved gym by training a gentle giant for a bare-knuckle fight.	Mick	TMDB 4.9 / 10
2017	Movie Tellin' Dad Dan comes out to his family, but leaves telling his dad until last. How will he react?	Dad	TMDB 4.2 / 10
2017	TV We Have Been Watching This series features some of Britain's best-loved comedians and funniest comedy actors gathering together for a jolly night in front...	Self	Not rated
2016	Movie The Last Dragonslayer In a fantasy world where magic is being superceded by technology, an orphaned teen discovers her destiny to become a...	Moobin	TMDB 5.9 / 10
2016	TV Celebrity Advice Bureau Here to answer the world's problems is the `Celebrity Advice Bureau', where star guests give their solutions to the dilemmas...	Self	Not rated
2016	Movie Grimsby Wrongfully accused and on the run, a top MI6 assassin joins forces with his long-lost, football hooligan brother to save...	Paedo Pete	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2014	Movie Northern Soul Set in 1974, an authentic and uplifting tale of two friends whose horizons are opened up by the discovery of...	John's Grandad	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2014	TV Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled One of Britain’s favourite comedians doing what he does best – being funny. But Alan Davies isn’t on a stage,...	Self - Guest	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2014	TV Duck Quacks Don't Echo Lee Mack wrangles a team of scientists and celebrity guests to find the truth behind the trivia on this bizarrely...	Unknown character	TMDB 5.7 / 10
2013	TV Tipping Point: Lucky Stars Ben Shephard hosts the quiz show in which three celebrities take on an extraordinary machine in the hope of winning...	Self - Contestant	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2013	Movie Ragged In 1973 Ricky Tomilinson was imprisoned for unlawful assembly and conspiracy when picketing for support in Britain’s first National Building...	Himself	Not rated
2013	TV In the Flesh Thousands of dead people have risen from their graves and nearly destroyed Britain. A cure has been found - but...	Ken Burton	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2013	TV Great Night Out Great Night Out is a British comedy-drama based in Stockport, North-West England that aired on ITV in early 2013. On...	Warren	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2012	Movie The Royle Family: Barbara's Old Ring Christmas is coming but Barbara is not happy. Not only has she lost her wedding ring but Jim has won...	Jim Royle	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2012	TV Playhouse Presents Playhouse Presents is a series of self-contained TV plays, made by British broadcaster Sky Arts. The series started airing on...	Self	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2011	Movie Christmas with the Loose Women Christmas is all about bringing friends together so the Loose Ladies have invited Brian Connolly, Ricky Tomlinson and Rosemary Shrager...	Self	Not rated
2011	TV Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Antiques experts accompany celebrities on a road trip around the UK searching for treasures and competing to make the most...	Self - Participant	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2010	Movie The Royle Family: Joe's Crackers It is Christmas Day in the Royle household and Barbara is up to her eyes in it, as Jim is...	Jim	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2010	Movie The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash discuss the creation of The Royle Family, with a look behind the scenes at the...	Self	TMDB 8.4 / 10
2009	Movie The Golden Egg Cup On Jim and Barbara's wedding anniversary, Jim is frustrated because Barbara wants to celebrate abroad. However, she ends up settling...	Jim Royle	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2009	Movie Nativity! Paul, charged with directing his school's Nativity play, falsely boasts that his ex-girlfriend plans to turn the production into a...	Mayor	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2009	TV Angela and Friends Daily chat show, hosted by Angela Griffin, that combines topical debate with five lifestyle clubs: Diet and Health, Beauty, Books and...	Unknown character	TMDB 5.0 / 10
2009	TV Live from Studio Five Live from Studio Five was an early-evening British magazine programme which was produced by Sky News for Channel 5. It...	Self	TMDB 3.7 / 10
2008	Movie The Royle Family: The New Sofa Festive special edition of the hit family sitcom. Inspired by Nigella Lawson, Denise decides to cook Christmas dinner for the...	Jim Royle	TMDB 7.7 / 10
2007	TV The Alan Titchmarsh Show The Alan Titchmarsh Show is a British daytime chat show presented by Alan Titchmarsh. It was first broadcast on ITV...	Self	TMDB 4.5 / 10
2006	TV The One Show A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.	Self	TMDB 4.4 / 10
2006	TV Petrolheads Petrolheads is a BBC panel game presented by Neil Morrissey, with team captains Richard Hammond and Chris Barrie. The show...	Unknown character	Not rated
2006	Movie Carry On Ken A documentary on the films of Ken Loach. Interviews with cast and crew who worked with Loach over the years....	Unknown character	Not rated
2005	TV Mike Bassett: Manager The series picks up some time after Mike took England to the semi-finals of the 2002 World Cup. The side's...	Mike Bassett	TMDB 7.8 / 10
2005	TV Monkey Trousers Monkey Trousers was a short-lived comedy series on ITV in 2005, featuring Alistair McGowan, John Thomson, Ronni Ancona, Mackenzie Crook,...	Unknown character	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2004	TV Who Do You Think You Are? A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2003	Movie The Virgin of Liverpool In Liverpool, Joanne Conlon rescues a weeping statue of the Virgin Mary from her local church's replacement plans. As her...	Frank Conlon	TMDB 3.5 / 10
2002	Movie Once Upon a Time in the Midlands Dek, a decent but somewhat dull man, enjoys a happy existence with beloved girlfriend Shirley. They live together with her...	Charlie	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2002	Movie Al's Lads Three Englishmen working as waiters on a cruise ship in 1927 are given a chance to work for the Al...	Billy	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2002	TV Nice Guy Eddie	Eddie McMullen	TMDB 10.0 / 10
2002	Movie Five Ways John Wayne Didn't Die A man has passed away but hasn't been buried yet. Thinking that God has a furtive way about death, the...	Dead Man (voice)	Not rated
2002	Movie Another Audience With Ken Dodd Once again, Ken Dodd (with over 40 years in his trade) performs his unique set in front of a host...	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2001	Movie The 51st State An American master chemist plans to score big on a once in a lifetime drug deal. All does not go...	Leopold Durant	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2001	Movie Strange Relations A NYC psychiatrist is diagnosed with leukaemia - and when he finds out he was adopted, he travels to England...	Uncle Alfred	Not rated
2001	Movie Mike Bassett: England Manager After England's football (soccer) manager has a heart attack, Mike Bassett is hired as the new manager and promptly announces...	Mike Bassett	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2000	Movie Nasty Neighbours Mr. and Mrs. Peach's favourite neighbours emigrate to Australia, leaving the grieving couple anxiously twitching the net curtains of their...	Harold Peach	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2000	Movie Lounge Act Have you ever wondered what happens with your pet when you are not at home? A dog worried about its...	Unknown character	TMDB 10.0 / 10
1999	Movie Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire Robbie the Reindeer arrives at the North Pole, ready to take his place as navigator on Santa's Christmas sleigh team....	Santa Claus (voice)	TMDB 6.1 / 10
1999	Movie The Greatest Store in the World Geraldine and her two daughters, Livvie and Angeline, are living rough on the streets on London. When their van blows...	Santa	TMDB 5.6 / 10
1999	TV Loose Women A panel of four women discuss topical issues, ranging from daily politics and current affairs to celebrity gossip.	Self	TMDB 3.6 / 10
1999	Movie Dockers Jimmy McGovern's depiction of the mid 90s Liverpool dockers strike. Featuring script contributions from Irvine Welsh and the real dockers...	Macca Macauley	TMDB 6.8 / 10
1998	TV Cold Feet Follow the lives and loves of a group of thirtysomethings in a heart-warming comic drama as they try to find...	Cabbie	TMDB 7.7 / 10
1998	TV The Royle Family The Royle Family is a British sitcom created by Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash, and produced by Granada Television for...	Jim Royle	TMDB 7.7 / 10
1998	TV Playing the Field The on-the-field trials and tribulations and the off-the-field lives, loves and infidelities of 'The Castlefield Blues', an under funded, badly...	Unknown character	TMDB 5.3 / 10
1998	TV Parkinson Michael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show.	Self	Not rated
1997	Movie Mojo The sexual rivalries over a new, potentially great rock'n'roll singer between a nightclub owner and a local gangster cause unrest...	Ezra	TMDB 4.7 / 10
1997	Movie Preaching to the Perverted A computer wizard infiltrates a London sex club to get evidence for a shutdown, but falls for the proprietress.	Fibbin' Gibbins	TMDB 6.1 / 10
1997	Movie Life Is All You Get After he loses his job, his father, and his girlfriend, Jan's life is a shambles. Then suddenly he meets freakish...	Buddy	TMDB 6.5 / 10
1997	Movie The Fix The story of the British betting scandal of 1964, uncovered by journalist Mike Gabbert which saw a number of British...	Gordon	TMDB 3.8 / 10
1996	TV Never Mind the Buzzcocks Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is...	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1996	Movie Cracker: White Ghost A British businessman operating in Hong Kong has feelings of inferiority and turns to murder when he faces bankruptcy.	Wise	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1996	Movie Hillsborough Drama based on the real life events of April 1989, when ninety-six Liverpool supporters were crushed to death during an...	John Glover	TMDB 7.2 / 10
1996	Movie Bob's Weekend Robert Askew goes to Blackpool to prepare an extraordinary end to his extra ordinary life. But this is no ordinary...	Jack	TMDB 9.0 / 10
1995	TV Hollyoaks The daily soap that follows the loves, lives and misdemeanours of a group of people living in the Chester village...	Bobby Grant	TMDB 5.2 / 10
1995	Movie Butterfly Kiss Deeply mentally unbalanced drifter Eunice roams grim northern Britain committing psychosexual serial murders of both men and women while ostensibly...	Robert	TMDB 6.4 / 10
1994	TV Roughnecks Roughnecks is a BBC comedy-drama series that ran over two series between 1994 and 1995 on BBC One. The show...	Cinders	TMDB 7.3 / 10
1993	TV Cracker The wise-cracking Fitz is a brilliant but flawed criminal psychologist with a remarkable insight into the criminal mind.	Wise	TMDB 6.6 / 10
1993	Movie Raining Stones Proud, though poor, Bob wants his little girl to have a beautiful (and costly) brand-new dress for her First Communion....	Tommy	TMDB 6.9 / 10
1993	TV GMTV GMTV is the name of the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor/licensee, broadcasting in the United Kingdom from 1 January...	Self	TMDB 5.8 / 10
1991	Movie Riff-Raff Stevie, fresh from prison in Scotland, finds a job on a London construction site. The working conditions are poor and...	Larry	TMDB 6.7 / 10
1990	Movie Dear Sarah Giuseppe Conlon and his son Gerry are convicted of an IRA bombing as part of the Maguire Seven in 1976....	Warder #1	TMDB 10.0 / 10
1988	TV This Morning This Morning features a variety of news, as well as show business, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, home and garden, food, tech,...	Self	TMDB 5.2 / 10
1984	TV The Bill The daily lives of the men and women at Sun Hill Police Station as they fight crime on the streets...	Unknown character	TMDB 6.8 / 10
1982	TV Countdown The clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility.	Unknown character	TMDB 6.1 / 10
1982	TV Boys from the Blackstuff Alan Bleasdale's five-part series relates the further experiences of unemployed Liverpudlian tarmac layers Dixie, Chrissie, Loggo and Yosser, and their...	Doctor	TMDB 7.8 / 10
1981	Movie United Kingdom Incendiary 1981 Play for Today, written by Jim Allen and directed by Roland Joffé that tells the story of a...	Dennis	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1962	TV The Late Late Show Chat show that looks at current affairs in Ireland.	Self	TMDB 5.6 / 10
TBA	Movie Ricky Tomlinson: Football My Arse From one of Britain's best-loved actors and comedians comes this collection of hilarious anecdotes about football, with stories about the...	Unknown character	Not rated

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2011	Movie Overtime Istanbul, today. The city has become one big machine that pulls people apart. Through the streets of the city echo...	Original Music Composer Sound	TMDB 7.7 / 10

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2025

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2024

Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family

2023

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What are some of Ricky Tomlinson's career highlights?

Ricky Tomlinson's career highlights include his iconic role as Jim Royle in 'The Royle Family', which became a cultural phenomenon in the UK. He also starred in films like 'Mike Bassett: England Manager' and 'The Old Oak'.

Has Ricky Tomlinson won any awards?

What was Ricky Tomlinson's first film?

What are Ricky Tomlinson's most successful films?

What is known about Ricky Tomlinson's personal life?

What is Ricky Tomlinson's estimated net worth?

What are some milestones in Ricky Tomlinson's filmography?

What is Ricky Tomlinson's acting style?

Known for

Grimsby (2016)

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