In the 1988 television series, Mr. Virgil Tibbs was played by the actor Howard Rollins.
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Shawne Jackson has: Played Waitress in "Night Heat" in 1985. Played Beth in "Night Heat" in 1985. Played Francine in "Night Heat" in 1985. Played Edie in "Night Heat" in 1985. Played Angelique in "Diamonds" in 1987. Played Yvonne in "Counterstrike" in 1990. Performed in "This Is Wonderland" in 2004.
Maureen Dowdell has: Played Tracey Boggs in "In the Heat of the Night" in 1988. Played Lydia in "In the Heat of the Night" in 1988. Played Tracy Boggs in "In the Heat of the Night" in 1988. Played Nurse in "In the Heat of the Night" in 1988. Played Nurse Tracey Boggs in "In the Heat of the Night" in 1988. Played Airplane passenger in "Cold Feet" in 1989. Played Chief Tracy Hanlee in "Partners" in 2013.
Ellen Heard has: Played Woman at the Party in "False Face" in 1977. Played Mrs. Eula Baker in "Murder in Coweta County" in 1983. Played Gracie in "In the Heat of the Night" in 1988. Played Julie Fairlawn in "In the Heat of the Night" in 1988. Played Mrs. Sherman in "In the Heat of the Night" in 1988. Played Mrs. Thurman in "In the Heat of the Night" in 1988.
Robin Florence has: Played Allison in "In the Heat of the Night" in 1988. Played Suzanne in "In the Heat of the Night" in 1988. Played Amanda Womack in "In the Heat of the Night" in 1988. Played Receptionist in "Paris Trout" in 1991. Played Belinda in "Wife, Mother, Murderer" in 1991.
His name is Howard E. Rollins.
Harvey Kirck has: Played himself in "CTV National News" in 1961. Played Banker in "Night Heat" in 1985. Played Newspaper Editor in "Night Heat" in 1985. Played TV Anchorman in "From the Hip" in 1987. Played Newscaster in "Buried on Sunday" in 1992.
Judith Robinson has: Played Geraldine in "Route 66" in 1960. Played Cicely Peterson in "In the Heat of the Night" in 1988. Played Milly Haber in "In the Heat of the Night" in 1988. Played Reporter Millie Turnby in "In the Heat of the Night" in 1988. Played Ellen in "Not Without My Daughter" in 1991. Played Auction volunteer in "Savannah" in 1996.
William Forrest MacDonald has: Performed in "Night Heat" in 1985. Played Eddie Hackman in "Night Heat" in 1985. Played Ted Keating in "Night Heat" in 1985. Played Gem Club Gambler in "The Big Town" in 1987. Played Major Ralph in "Giant Mine" in 1996.
Lit Connah has: Played Mrs. Miller in "Night Shadows" in 1984. Played Tramp in "The Heavenly Kid" in 1985. Played Miss Polly in "In the Heat of the Night" in 1988. Played Lydia Crane in "In the Heat of the Night" in 1988. Played Lady at Auction in "Stars and Bars" in 1988.
Martin Louis has: Played Official in "The Edison Twins" in 1982. Played Daryl in "Night Heat" in 1985. Played Doug in "Night Heat" in 1985. Played Dez in "Buying Time" in 1989. Played Bertram in "Straight Line" in 1990.
Christina Reguli has: Played Lauren Woodward in "The Catlins" in 1982. Played Cassey Rowan in "In the Heat of the Night" in 1988. Played Jessica Franks in "In the Heat of the Night" in 1988. Played Newscaster in "Good Grief" in 1990. Played Newswoman in "Web of Deceit" in 1990.