Acting
Ricky Tomlinson
- Titles
- 50movies41TV showsmovies and TV shows
- Career
- 19812023
- Leading roles
- 22top three billing
- Average score
68/100
- Highest rated
The Queen of Sheba84/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 28 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Contemporary Realism7.4average 5.2
- Situational Comedy4.7average 2.7
- Class & Capitalism5.2average 3.3
- Family Dynamics6.4average 4.7
- Satire & Parody4.0average 2.3
- Cringe Humor3.9average 2.2
- Social Commentary6.3average 4.9
- Dark Humor4.2average 2.9
Rarely in their work
- Adrenaline3.7, average 5.1
- Wonder2.1, average 3.4
- Mystery2.9, average 4.1
- Uncanny1.4, average 2.5
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 3
- Cringe Humor 2
- British Social Commentary 2
- Social Realism 2
- British Sitcom 2
- Family Comedy 2
- Satirical 2
- British Humor 2
- Quirky Characters 2
- Pop Culture References 2
- Manufacturing Processes 2
- Everyday Products 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Sue JohnstonActorThe Royle Family, Preaching to the Perverted, The Queen of Sheba, Barbara's Old Ring, The New Sofa, +2 more
Craig CashActorThe Royle Family, The Queen of Sheba, Barbara's Old Ring, The New Sofa, Joe's Crackers, +1 more
Caroline AherneActorThe Royle Family, The Queen of Sheba, Barbara's Old Ring, The New Sofa, Joe's Crackers, +1 more
Phil MealeyWriterThe Royle Family, The Queen of Sheba, Barbara's Old Ring, The New Sofa, Joe's Crackers, +1 more
Jessica HynesActorThe Royle Family, The Queen of Sheba, Joe's Crackers, The Golden Egg Cup
Ralf LittleActorThe Royle Family, The Queen of Sheba, Joe's Crackers, The Golden Egg Cup
Robert CarlyleActorThe 51st State, Riff-Raff, Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
Amanda RedmanActorMike Bassett: Manager, Mike Bassett: England Manager, Mike Bassett: Interim Manager
Bruce JonesActorRoughnecks, Raining Stones, Bob's Weekend
Peter MartinActorBarbara's Old Ring, Joe's Crackers, The Golden Egg Cup
Johnny SmithCreatorMike Bassett: Manager, Mike Bassett: England Manager, Mike Bassett: Interim Manager
Barry AckroydCinematographerRiff-Raff, Raining Stones, Hillsborough
Movies and TV shows
622020s
3 titles · average score 66
Our Kid (2023)
as Phil Reilly
66
The Witchfinder (2022)
TV show · as Crockett
2010s
16 titles · average score 64
62
The More You Ignore Me (2018)
as Bert Wildgoose
Made in Britain (2018)
TV show · as Narrator
Tellin' Dad (2017)
as Dad
51
Gloves Off (2017)
as Mick
Mike Bassett: Interim Manager (2016)
as Mike Bassett
60
Grimsby (2016)
as Paedo Pete
58
The Last Dragonslayer (2016)
as Moobin
84
In the Flesh (2013)
TV show · as Ken Burton
68
Barbara's Old Ring (2012)
as Jim Royle
Overtime (2011)
Original Music Composer
Joe's Crackers (2010)
as Jim
2000s
18 titles · average score 70
78
The Golden Egg Cup (2009)
as Jim Royle
64
Nativity! (2009)
as Mayor
76
The New Sofa (2008)
as Jim Royle
84
The Queen of Sheba (2006)
as Jim Royle
74
Mike Bassett: Manager (2005)
TV show · as Mike Bassett
The Virgin of Liverpool (2003)
as Frank Conlon
Nice Guy Eddie (2002)
TV show · as Eddie McMullen
69
Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001)
as Mike Bassett
62
The 51st State (2001)
as Leopold Durant
Nasty Neighbours (2000)
as Harold Peach
75
Clocking Off (2000)
TV show
1990s
21 titles · average score 69
Dockers (1999)
as Macca Macauley
79
The Royle Family (1998)
TV show · as Jim Royle
79
Cold Feet (1998)
TV show
69
Life Is All You Get (1997)
as Buddy
59
Preaching to the Perverted (1997)
as Fibbin' Gibbins
51
Mojo (1997)
as Ezra
75
Hillsborough (1996)
as John Glover
Bob's Weekend (1996)
as Jack
Roughnecks (1994)
TV show · as Cinders
71
Raining Stones (1993)
as Tommy
74
Cracker (1993)
TV show · as Wise
80
Riff-Raff (1991)
as Larry
1980s
4 titles · average score 69
67
The Bill (1984)
TV show
60
Countdown (1982)
TV show
81
Boys from the Blackstuff (1982)
TV show · as Doctor
United Kingdom (1981)
as Dennis