Lou Diamond Phillips_
Subic Bay Naval Base, Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines
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Born
Subic Bay Naval Base, Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Actor, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Saturday)
Birthplace
Subic Bay Naval Base, Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines
Nationality
Citizenship
United States, Philippines
Languages
English
Spouses
Julie Cypher (1987-1990), Kelly Phillips (1994-2007)
Children
3 children: Gracie Phillips, Isabella Phillips, Lili Jordan
Education
University of Texas at Arlington, Flour Bluff High School
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Popularity
Tier B -- 106,792 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 25
Year context
Born in 1962 -- Cuban Missile Crisis brings world to brink of nuclear war; John F. Kennedy was US president
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Career
Career spanning 36 years (1988-2024)
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1
Innovation
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Giving
0
Sustainability
90
Cultural Uplift
76
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Filmography (48)
AWARDS (1)
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Theatre World Award
1996
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Biography
Lou Diamond Phillips is an American film, television, and stage actor as well as director and writer. His breakthrough role came when he starred as Ritchie Valens in the film La Bamba. His other best known film roles are as Jose Chavez y Chavez in Young Guns I and II, Angel Guzman in Stand and Deliver for which he earned a supporting actor Golden Globe Award nomination, Hank Storm in Renegades, Jesse Rainfeather Goldman in Sioux City in which he was also director, Staff Sergeant John Monfriez in Courage Under Fire, Roy Knox in Brokedown Palace, and Wanda in Hollywood Homicide. He has also starred in many TV movies.
His best known TV roles are as Lt. Gil Arroyo on Prodigal Son, Henry Standing Bear on Longmire, Col. David Telford on Stargate Universe, Agent Ian Edgerton on Numb3rs, and John Kanin on Wolf Lake. He voices for animated series as Chief Bill Bayani on Firebuds, Victor Delgado on Elena of Valor, and Surak on The Lion Guard.
He's had recurring roles on TV shows including Trese, Blindspot, Blue Bloods, Goliath, NCIS: New Orleans, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Ranch, Southland, George Lopez, and 24. He has starred as himself on Cougar Town and You're the Worst. He's also guest starred on a number of shows including Bull, The Cleaning Lady, Search Party, Criminal Minds, Graves, Training Day, Ironside, Chuck, Psych, Law & Order: SVU, The Handler, The Twilight Zone (2002), Spin City, The Outer Limits, Tales from the Crypt, Miami Vice, and Dallas (1985).
He earned a Tony Award nomination for his role in The King and I. Outside of acting, he has become notable for finishing 186th in the 2009 World Series of Poker World Championships "No Limit Texas hold 'em" main event.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lou Diamond Phillips?
Lou Diamond Phillips is 64 years old, born on .
Where was Lou Diamond Phillips born?
Lou Diamond Phillips was born in Subic Bay Naval Base, Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines.
What movies or shows has Lou Diamond Phillips been in?
Lou Diamond Phillips has 48 credits in our database. Notable titles include Get Fast (2024), Prodigal Son (2019), Created Equal (2017), Elena of Avalor (2016), Sky (2015).
What is Lou Diamond Phillips known for?
Lou Diamond Phillips is primarily known as an actor. Lou Diamond Phillips is an American film, television, and stage actor as well as director and writer. His breakthrough role came when he starred as…
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