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Lou Diamond Phillips

Birth Place: Subic Bay Naval Station, PHILIPPINES

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Louis Diamond Phillips is a Filipino-American actor and film director. His breakthrough came when he starred as Ritchie Valens in the biographical drama film La Bamba. For Stand and Deliver, Phillips was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and won an Independent Spirit Award.

Lou Diamond Phillips STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2007
King Arthur [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
The King of Siam


Lou Diamond Phillips Movies

Interface
[ 1984 ] Punk 1
Trespasses
[ 1986 ] Drifter
The Three Kings
[ 1987 ] Tag
La Bamba
[ 1987 ] Ritchie Valens
Young Guns
[ 1988 ] Chavez y Chavez
Stand and Deliver
[ 1988 ] Angel Guzman
An All Star Celebration: Vote '88
[ 1988 ]
Dakota
[ 1988 ] John Dakota
Renegades
[ 1989 ] Hank Storm
Disorganised Crime
[ 1989 ] Ray Forgy
A Show of Force
[ 1990 ] Jesus Fuentes
Young Guns II: Blaze of Glory
[ 1990 ] Chavez y Chavez
The First Power
[ 1990 ] Russell Logan
Demon Wind
[ 1990 ] Demon
Ambition
[ 1991 ]
The Dark Wind
[ 1991 ] Officer Jim Chee
Travis
[ 1991 ]
Ambition
[ 1991 ] Mitchell Osgood
Harley
[ 1991 ] Harley
Shadow of the Wolf
[ 1992 ] Agaguk
What About Me? I'm Only 3!
[ 1992 ]
Wind in the Wire
[ 1993 ]
S.I.S.: Extreme Justice
[ 1993 ] Jeff Powers
Dangerous Touch
[ 1994 ]
Teresa's Tattoo
[ 1994 ] Wheeler
Dangerous Touch
[ 1994 ] Mick Burroughs
Ultimate Revenge
[ 1994 ] Jesse Rainfeather Goldman
Boulevard
[ 1994 ] Hassan
Override
[ 1994 ] Cal
The Wharf Rat
[ 1995 ] Petey Martin
Undertow
[ 1996 ] Jack Ketchum
Courage Under Fire
[ 1996 ] Monfriez
The Big Hit
[ 1998 ] Cisco
The Adversaries
[ 1998 ]
In a Class of His Own
[ 1999 ] Ricardo 'Rich' Donato
Bats
[ 1999 ] Sheriff Emmett Kimsey
Brokedown Palace
[ 1999 ] Roy Knox
Supernova
[ 2000 ] Yerzy Penalosa
Picking Up the Pieces
[ 2000 ] Officer Alfonso
A Better Way to Die
[ 2000 ] William Dexter
Knight Club
[ 2001 ] Dirk Gueron
Route 666
[ 2001 ] Jack La Roca
Hangman
[ 2001 ] Detective Nick Roos
Lone Hero
[ 2002 ] Bart
Malevolent
[ 2002 ] Jack Lucas
Naked Movie
[ 2002 ]
Stark Raving Mad
[ 2002 ] Gregory
Absolon
[ 2003 ] Agent Walters
Red Water
[ 2003 ] John Sanders
Hollywood Homicide
[ 2003 ] Wanda
The Trail to Hope Rose
[ 2004 ] Keenan Deerfield
Grandpa's Place
[ 2004 ]
Sci Fi Inside: 'the Triangle'
[ 2005 ] Meeno Paloma
Gone But Not Forgotten
[ 2005 ] Alan Page
Film Trix
[ 2005 ]
Murder at the Presidio
[ 2005 ] CWO James Chandler
Alien Express
[ 2005 ] Vic Holden
Fingerprints
[ 2006 ] Doug Perrywine
El Cortez
[ 2006 ] Manny DeSilva
Striking Range
[ 2006 ] Eugene "Vash" Vasher
Aquaman
[ 2006 ] Tom Curry
Termination Point
[ 2007 ] Dr. Daniel Winter
Backyards & Bullets
[ 2007 ]
Che: Part Two
[ 2008 ] Mario Monje
Death Toll
[ 2008 ] Mayor Padial
Lone Rider
[ 2008 ] Bobby Hattaway
Never Forget
[ 2008 ] Frank Hill
Carny
[ 2009 ] Atlas
Angel and the Bad Man
[ 2009 ] Quirt Evans
Love Takes Wing
[ 2009 ] Ray Russell
The Invited
[ 2010 ] Garett Howe
Transparency
[ 2010 ] David
Metal Tornado
[ 2011 ] Michael Edwards
Criminal Behavior
[ 2011 ] Lt. Henry Enriquez
Filly Brown
[ 2012 ] Jose Tonorio
Sanitarium
[ 2013 ] James Silo
Sequoia
[ 2014 ] Colin
The Wisdom to Know the Difference
[ 2014 ] Carlos
Pariah
[ 2015 ] Wade
The 33
[ 2015 ] Don Lucho
Sky
[ 2015 ] Duane
The Night Stalker
[ 2016 ] Richard Ramirez
Tao of Surfing
[ 2016 ] Mick
Avenge the Crows
[ 2017 ] Casper
The Last Train
[ 2017 ] Gunner
Quest
[ 2017 ] Gus
Created Equal
[ 2017 ] Monsignor Renzulli
Cop and a Half: New Recruit
[ 2017 ] Detective Simmons
Urban Country
[ 2018 ] Warden Tono
Big Kill
[ 2019 ] Johnny Kane
Adverse
[ 2020 ] Dr. Cruz
Guns 3: Alias Billy the Kid
[ 2022 ] Chavez
Easter Sunday
[ 2022 ]

Lou Diamond Phillips TV Shows

Dallas
Sidewalk Thug
Miami Vice
Detective Bobby Diaz
Tales from the Crypt
Jerry
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Coatl
The Outer Limits
Captain Cotter McCoy
Adventures from the Book of Virtues
Martín
Spin City
Nate
Spin City
Nate
Arli$$
Lou Diamond Phillips
Resurrection Blvd.
Harry Tran
The Twilight Zone
Ritchie Almares
Wolf Lake
[ 2001-2002 ] John Kanin, Noah Cassidy
The Handler
Andy Torres
George Lopez
George Lopez
The Triangle
Meeno Paloma
Jack & Bobby
Juan Roberto Alba
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Victor Paul Gitano
Psych
Special Agent Lars Ewing
The Beast
Capone
Numb3rs
[ 2005-2010 ] Agent Ian Edgerton
American Dad!
Rusty
Iron Chef America: The Series
[ 2008-2010 ] Judge
Happily Divorced
David
Chuck
Gaez
SGU Stargate Universe
[ 2009-2011 ] Colonel David Telford
The Aquabats! Super Show!
The Spirit of the Sun
Southland
Officer Danny Ferguson
Ironside
Stuart White
Cougar Town
[ 2011-2013 ] Lou Diamond Phillips
Daily Ukulele
Mafioso
Another Period
Lagundo
The Crossroads of History
Taino Chief
The Ranch
Clint
Training Day
Thurman Ballesteros
You're the Worst
Lou Diamond Phillips
Longmire
[ 2012-2017 ] Henry Standing Bear
Hawaii Five-0
Wes Lincoln
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Jeff Romero
NCIS: New Orleans
Deputy Chief Cedric Gossett
Goliath
Oscar Suarez
Criminal Minds
Sheriff Clifford Mason
Conversations in L.A.
Martin
The Lion Guard
Surak
Blindspot
[ 2015-2020 ] Saúl Guerrero
Blue Bloods
[ 2018-2020 ] Louis Delgado
Elena of Avalor
[ 2016-2020 ] Victor Delgado, Victor
Family Guy
Tribe Leader
Trese
Mayor Sancho Santamaria, Mayor Sacho Santamaria
Prodigal Son
[ 2019-2021 ] Gil Arroyo, Lt. Gil Arroyo
Firebuds
Chief Bill Bayani
Bull
Colonel Victor Taggert
The Cleaning Lady
Joe Fabroa
Search Party
John

Lou Diamond Phillips Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1996 - Best Debut Performance

Lou Diamond Phillips, The King and I


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Theatre World Awards - 1996 - Performance

Lou Diamond Phillips, The King and I

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

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Lou Diamond Phillips Videos

Lou Diamond Phillips News


STAGES St. Louis Announces Creative Team for STEEL MAGNOLIAS


STAGES St. Louis has announced the creative team behind its 2024 season opener, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, at the Ross Family Theatre in the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. The show will run from May 31- June 30 and highlights a multitude of St. Louis local designers, actors, artists, technicians, stagehands, and more. 

Disney's FROZEN, WAITRESS & More Set For La Mirada's 2024/2025 Season


La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts & Mccoy Rigby Entertainment have announced their 2024/2025 season of shows.

Klea Blackhurst to Present Ethel Merman Tribute EVERYTHING THE TRAFFIC WILL ALLOW at Chelsea Table + Stage


CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present Klea Blackhurst in “Everything the Traffic Will Allow,” her loving tribute to the songs made famous by the quintessential stage personality Ethel Merman. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: Telly Leung at Theatre Raleigh


Kicking off Theatre Raleigh’s 2024 concert series is Broadway star Telly Leung. For those unfamiliar, he has appeared in long-running hits such as Rent and Aladdin, revivals of Flower Drum Song, Pacific Overtures, and Godspell, as well as short-lived musicals such as Allegiance and In Transit.

Krystina Alabado, Gianna Yanelli, Kyra Kennedy & More to Star in MYSTIC PIZZA at La Mirada Theatre


The full cast for the West Coast premiere of the brand new musical, MYSTIC PIZZA, has been revealed.

West Coast Premiere of MYSTIC PIZZA to Open at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts


LA MIRADA THEATRE presents the West Coast premiere of the brand new musical 'MYSTIC PIZZA' directed by CASEY HUSHION.

Thomas Nicholas Band Signs With SBÄM Records; Stream The New Single 'Tomorrow's Gonna Hurt'


Thomas Nicholas Band has signed with SBÄM Records. The article discusses the band's new single 'Tomorrow's Gonna Hurt' and highlights the band's frontman, musician/actor Thomas Nicholas of 'American Pie' fame.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment Achieve Record-Breaking Season


Discover the extraordinary success of La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment as they achieve another record-breaking season.

Interview: Lou Diamond Phillps of MISS SAIGON at Casa Manana , Ft. Worth TX


Who is this diversely interesting, talented actor? You may/may not be as familiar with his name, but I guarantee you've seen him on TV so often that you'd know him anywhere.

Review: MISS SAIGON AT CASA MANANA Theater, Ft. Worth TX


The 'Heat is On' in Fort Wort. ​​In as much as the chandelier falls in Phantom; the helicopter and the amazing cast of Miss Saigon has landed in Fort Worth for a glorious week of stellar entertainment.

Lou Diamond Phillips to Star in MISS SAIGON at Casa Mañana


Lou Diamond Phillips has joined the cast of Casa Mañana's Miss Saigon as The Engineer. See performance dates, and learn how to purchase tickets!

THE KING AND I Directed by Glenn Casale to be Presented at La Mirada Theatre This Spring


LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT invite you to experience “Something Wonderful” as it presents The King and I!

Exclusive: First Look at Brian Stokes Mitchell & Lea DeLaria in EAST NEW YORK on CBS


Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell guest stars as Medical Examiner Corley, and Lea DeLaria (“Orange Is the New Black”) appears as Fire Marshal Greenville on the new episode of CBS’ new hit drama, East New York. Check out first look photos and watch an exclusive video clip of DeLaria on the show!

Chelsea Table + Stage Presents HADESTOWN Star Eva Noblezada in LET'S GO TO THE MOVIES This Month


CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE – New York's newest hotspot for intimate dining and extraordinary music – will present the return of Eva Noblezada, the Grammy-winning and Tony-nominated star of Broadway's Hadestown, on Sunday, February 26 at 7:00 PM. 

New Musical I LOVE MY FAMILY, BUT… Begins Performances At Soho Playhouse, February 23


Collaborators Lauren Gundrum and Brandon Lambert are set to premiere their debut musical, I Love My Family, But…, at Soho Playhouse from February 23–April 8, 2023.

A FEW GOOD MEN to be Presented at La Mirada Theatre in October


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment will present the second show of their 2022-2023 season, the rarely produced and widely acclaimed military masterpiece A FEW GOOD MEN, written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Casey Stangl.  

LaChanze, Ali Stroker & More Join FIREBUDS on Disney Channel


From Emmy® Award-winning creator and executive producer Craig Gerber (Disney's 'Elena of Avalor' and 'Sofia the First'), the music-filled series follows a group of friends, all children of first responders, who embark on adventures to help their community and learn what it truly means to be a hero. 

Sally Struthers to Star in Newly-Revised, London Version of MEL BROOKS' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at La Mirada Theatre


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment will present Sally Struthers starring as “Frau Blücher” in the Southern California premiere of Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN will preview on Friday, September 16 at 8 pm & Saturday, September 17 at 2 pm (with a press opening on Saturday, September 17 at 8 pm.

IN THE HEIGHTS to be Play La Mirada Theatre This June


From the songwriting genius behind Hamilton, Encanto, and Moana, Lin Manuel-Miranda, LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT will present his first acclaimed celebration of family and community, IN THE HEIGHTS.

VIDEO: Eva Noblezada & Jo Koy Star in EASTER SUNDAY Film Trailer


Watch the first trailer as stand-up comedy sensation Jo Koy stars as a man returning home for an Easter celebration with his riotous, bickering, eating, drinking, laughing, loving family, in this love letter to his Filipino-American community. The film stars Eva Noblezada, Lydia Gaston, Tia Carrero, Brandon Wardell, and more.

Lou Diamond Phillips FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lou Diamond Phillips been in?

Lou Diamond Phillips has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Lou Diamond Phillips been in?

Lou Diamond Phillips has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Lou Diamond Phillips been nominated for?

Lou Diamond Phillips has been nominated for several awards for his performance in the musical "The King and I." These include Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Best Debut Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards, and a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards.

What awards has Lou Diamond Phillips won?

Lou Diamond Phillips has won the Best Debut Performance award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards and the Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for his role in The King and I.

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