10.0
10.0
Backyards & Bullets
2007
Lou Diamond Phillips
Also known as: Lou Diamond Upchurch, Louis Diamond Phillips
Acting
Born:February 17, 1962(age 64)
Birthplace:Subic Bay Naval Base, Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines
Nationality:Philippines
Education:University of Texas at Arlington, Flour Bluff High School
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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.
Filmography (103 movies)
10.0
10.0
The Wiggles - Rock and Roll Preschool
2015
as Himself
8.0
8.0
In a Class of His Own
1999
as Ricardo 'Rich' Donato
7.6
7.6
Stand and Deliver
1988
as Angel Guzman
7.3
7.3
La Bamba
1987
as Ritchie Valens
7.0
7.0
Wind in the Wire
1993
6.9
6.9
The Panama Deception
1992
as English Voice-over
6.9
6.9
Love Takes Wing
2009
Director
6.8
6.8
Constantine: The House of Mystery
2022
as Spectre (voice)
6.8
6.8
The Night Stalker
2016
as Richard Ramirez
6.7
6.7
Young Guns
1988
as Chavez y Chavez
6.7
6.7
Che: Part Two
2008
as Mario Monje
6.5
6.5
Courage Under Fire
1996
as Staff Sergeant John Monfriez
6.5
6.5
Young Guns II
1990
as Jose Chavez y Chavez
6.4
6.4
Brokedown Palace
1999
as Roy Knox
6.4
6.4
Urban Country
2018
as Warden Tono
6.4
6.4
The 33
2015
as Luis Urzua 'Don Lucho'
6.3
6.3
Filly Brown
2013
as Jose Tonorio
6.2
6.2
Sky
2015
6.1
6.1
Stark Raving Mad
2002
as Gregory
6.0
6.0
Created Equal
2017
as Monsignor Renzulli
6.0
6.0
Quest
2017
as Gus
6.0
6.0
Werewolves
2024
as Dr. Aranda
5.9
5.9
The Big Hit
1998
as Cisco
5.9
5.9
Big Kill
2019
as Johnny Kane
5.9
5.9
Aquaman
2006
as Tom Curry
5.8
5.8
The Trial of Adolf Eichmann
1997
as Abba Kovner / Eliahu Rosenberg (voices)
5.8
5.8
Sequoia
2014
as Colin
5.8
5.8
Never Forget
2008
as Frank Hill
5.8
5.8
Get Fast
2024
as The Cowboy
5.7
5.7
Easter Sunday
2022
as Lou Diamond Phillips
5.7
5.7
Fingerprints
2006
as Doug
5.6
5.6
Shadow of the Wolf
1992
as Agaguk
5.6
5.6
Cop and a Half: New Recruit
2017
as Detective Simmons
5.6
5.6
The First Power
1990
as Det. Russell Logan
5.6
5.6
A Better Way to Die
2001
as William Dexter
5.5
5.5
Undertow
1996
as Jack Ketchum
5.5
5.5
Et Tu
2025
as Brent Barrymore
5.5
5.5
El Cortez
2006
as Manny DeSilva
5.4
5.4
Disorganized Crime
1989
as Ray Forgy
5.2
5.2
Hollywood Homicide
2003
as Wanda
5.2
5.2
Renegades
1989
as Hank Storm
5.0
5.0
The Dark Wind
1992
as Officer Jim Chee
5.0
5.0
The Trail to Hope Rose
2004
as Keenan Deerfield
5.0
5.0
Angel and the Badman
2009
as Quirt Evans
5.0
5.0
Route 666
2001
as Jack La Roca
4.9
4.9
Gone But Not Forgotten
2005
as Alan Page
4.9
4.9
Supernova
2000
as Yerzy Penalosa
4.8
4.8
A Show of Force
1990
as Jesus Fuentes
4.8
4.8
Malevolent
2002
as Jack Lucas
4.7
4.7
Carny
2009
as Sheriff Atlas
4.7
4.7
Avenge the Crows
2017
as Casper
4.7
4.7
Extreme Justice
1993
as Jeff Powers
4.7
4.7
Murder at the Presidio
2005
as CWO James Chandler
4.7
4.7
Adverse
2021
as Dr. Cruz
4.7
4.7
Metal Tornado
2011
as Michael Edwards
4.7
4.7
Sioux City
1994
Director
4.6
4.6
Sanitarium
2013
as James Silo
4.6
4.6
Teresa's Tattoo
1994
as Wheeler
4.6
4.6
The Wharf Rat
1996
as Petey Martin
4.6
4.6
Bats
1999
as Sheriff Emmett Kimsey
4.5
4.5
Termination Point
2007
as Dr. Daniel Winter
4.5
4.5
Takedown
2010
as David
4.5
4.5
Alien Express
2005
as Vic Holden
4.5
4.5
Hourglass
1997
as uncredited
4.3
4.3
Boulevard
1994
as Hassan
4.2
4.2
Picking Up the Pieces
2000
as Officer Alfonso
4.2
4.2
Trespasses
1986
as Drifter
4.1
4.1
Absolon
2003
as Walters
4.0
4.0
The Last Train
2017
as Gunner
4.0
4.0
Time Bomb
1984
as Terrorist
4.0
4.0
Red Water
2003
as John Sanders
4.0
4.0
Dakota
1988
as John Dakota
4.0
4.0
Lone Rider
2008
as Bobby Hattaway
3.9
3.9
Striking Range
2006
as Eugene "Vash" Vasher
3.8
3.8
Hangman
2001
as Detective Nick Roos
3.8
3.8
Ambition
1991
Screenplay
3.6
3.6
The Invited
2010
as Garrett
3.5
3.5
Knight Club
2001
as Dirk Gueron
3.5
3.5
Lucy in the Sky with Diamond
2013
as Lou Diamond Phillips
3.5
3.5
Dangerous Touch
1995
Director
3.3
3.3
Death Toll
2008
as Mayor Padial
3.1
3.1
Lone Hero
2002
as Bart
2.9
2.9
Interface
1985
as Punk no. 1
2.8
2.8
The Three Kings
1987
as Tag
2.7
2.7
Harley
1991
as Harley
2.0
2.0
Naked Movie
2008
as Self
2.0
2.0
Grandpa's Place
2004
as Self
An Untold Triumph: America's Filipino Soldiers
2002
as Narrator (voice)
City Kid
TBA
as Harley
Override
1994
as Cal
Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died
1999
as Self
One for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll
2006
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O
1993
as Self
Elena of Avalor: Realm of the Jaquins
2017
as Victor Delgado (voice)
Young Guns III
TBA
as Chavez
Drowning
TBA
as Tommy Nuts
Keep Quiet
2025
Executive Producer
Smoke Alarm: The Unfiltered Truth About Cigarettes
1997
as Camel
Stunt C*cks
2004
as Self
Aguadilla
2025
as Benicio
Casa Grande: The Movie
TBA
The Ambulance Chaser
TBA
Director
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