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Lou Diamond Phillips

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.

Date of Birth: February 17, 1962 (64)

Birth Place: Subic Bay Naval Station, PHILIPPINES

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BIO

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.

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STAGE CREDITS

Camelot
[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2007
King Arthur [Replacement]
The King and I
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
The King of Siam

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Movies

Interface
[ 1984 ] Punk 1
Trespasses
[ 1986 ] Drifter
La Bamba
[ 1987 ] Ritchie Valens
The Three Kings
[ 1987 ] Tag
An All Star Celebration: Vote '88
[ 1988 ]
Dakota
[ 1988 ] John Dakota
Stand and Deliver
[ 1988 ] Angel Guzman
Young Guns
[ 1988 ] Chavez y Chavez
Disorganised Crime
[ 1989 ] Ray Forgy
Renegades
[ 1989 ] Hank Storm
A Show of Force
[ 1990 ] Jesus Fuentes
Demon Wind
[ 1990 ] Demon
The First Power
[ 1990 ] Russell Logan
Young Guns II: Blaze of Glory
[ 1990 ] Chavez y Chavez
Ambition
[ 1991 ] Mitchell Osgood
Ambition
[ 1991 ]
Harley
[ 1991 ] Harley
The Dark Wind
[ 1991 ] Officer Jim Chee
Travis
[ 1991 ]
Shadow of the Wolf
[ 1992 ] Agaguk
What About Me? I'm Only 3!
[ 1992 ]
S.I.S.: Extreme Justice
[ 1993 ] Jeff Powers
Wind in the Wire
[ 1993 ]
Boulevard
[ 1994 ] Hassan
Dangerous Touch
[ 1994 ] Mick Burroughs
Dangerous Touch
[ 1994 ]
Override
[ 1994 ] Cal
Teresa's Tattoo
[ 1994 ] Wheeler
Ultimate Revenge
[ 1994 ] Jesse Rainfeather Goldman
The Wharf Rat
[ 1995 ] Petey Martin
Courage Under Fire
[ 1996 ] Monfriez
Undertow
[ 1996 ] Jack Ketchum
The Adversaries
[ 1998 ]
The Big Hit
[ 1998 ] Cisco
Bats
[ 1999 ] Sheriff Emmett Kimsey
Brokedown Palace
[ 1999 ] Roy Knox
In a Class of His Own
[ 1999 ] Ricardo 'Rich' Donato
A Better Way to Die
[ 2000 ] William Dexter
Picking Up the Pieces
[ 2000 ] Officer Alfonso
Supernova
[ 2000 ] Yerzy Penalosa
Hangman
[ 2001 ] Detective Nick Roos
Knight Club
[ 2001 ] Dirk Gueron
Route 666
[ 2001 ] Jack La Roca
Lone Hero
[ 2002 ] Bart
Malevolent
[ 2002 ] Jack Lucas
Naked Movie
[ 2002 ]
Stark Raving Mad
[ 2002 ] Gregory
Absolon
[ 2003 ] Agent Walters
Hollywood Homicide
[ 2003 ] Wanda
Red Water
[ 2003 ] John Sanders
Grandpa's Place
[ 2004 ]
The Trail to Hope Rose
[ 2004 ] Keenan Deerfield
Alien Express
[ 2005 ] Vic Holden
Film Trix
[ 2005 ]
Gone But Not Forgotten
[ 2005 ] Alan Page
Murder at the Presidio
[ 2005 ] CWO James Chandler
Sci Fi Inside: 'the Triangle'
[ 2005 ] Meeno Paloma
Aquaman
[ 2006 ] Tom Curry
El Cortez
[ 2006 ] Manny DeSilva
Fingerprints
[ 2006 ] Doug Perrywine
Striking Range
[ 2006 ] Eugene "Vash" Vasher
Backyards & Bullets
[ 2007 ]
Termination Point
[ 2007 ] Dr. Daniel Winter
Che: Part Two
[ 2008 ] Mario Monje
Death Toll
[ 2008 ] Mayor Padial
Lone Rider
[ 2008 ] Bobby Hattaway
Never Forget
[ 2008 ] Frank Hill
Angel and the Bad Man
[ 2009 ] Quirt Evans
Carny
[ 2009 ] Atlas
Love Takes Wing
[ 2009 ] Ray Russell
The Invited
[ 2010 ] Garett Howe
Transparency
[ 2010 ] David
Criminal Behavior
[ 2011 ] Lt. Henry Enriquez
Metal Tornado
[ 2011 ] Michael Edwards
Filly Brown
[ 2012 ] Jose Tonorio
Sanitarium
[ 2013 ] James Silo
Sequoia
[ 2014 ] Colin
The Wisdom to Know the Difference
[ 2014 ] Carlos
Pariah
[ 2015 ] Wade
Sky
[ 2015 ] Duane
The 33
[ 2015 ] Don Lucho
Tao of Surfing
[ 2016 ] Mick
The Night Stalker
[ 2016 ] Richard Ramirez
Avenge the Crows
[ 2017 ] Casper
Cop and a Half: New Recruit
[ 2017 ] Detective Simmons
Created Equal
[ 2017 ] Monsignor Renzulli
Quest
[ 2017 ] Gus
The Last Train
[ 2017 ] Gunner
Urban Country
[ 2018 ] Warden Tono
Big Kill
[ 2019 ] Johnny Kane
Adverse
[ 2020 ] Dr. Cruz
Easter Sunday
[ 2022 ]
Guns 3: Alias Billy the Kid
[ 2022 ] Chavez
Werewolves
[ 2024 ] Dr. Aranda
Get Fast
[ 2024 ] The Cowboy
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Three
[ 2024 ] The Spectre
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Two
[ 2024 ] The Spectre
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One
[ 2024 ] The SpectreOwlman
Aguadilla
[ 2025 ] Benicio
Keep Quiet
[ 2025 ] Teddy Sharpe

TV Shows

Dallas
[ 1985 ] Sidewalk Thug
Miami Vice
[ 1987 ] Detective Bobby Diaz
Tales from the Crypt
[ 1993 ] Jerry
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
[ 1997 ] Coatl
Adventures from the Book of Virtues
[ 1998 ] Martín
The Outer Limits
[ 1998 ] Captain Cotter McCoy
Spin City
[ 1999 ] Nate
Arli$$
[ 2001 ] Lou Diamond Phillips
Resurrection Blvd.
[ 2002 ] Harry Tran
The Twilight Zone
[ 2002 ] Ritchie Almares
Wolf Lake
[ 2001-2002 ] John Kanin, Noah Cassidy
George Lopez
[ 2003 ] George Lopez
The Handler
[ 2003 ] Andy Torres
Jack & Bobby
[ 2005 ] Juan Roberto Alba
The Triangle
[ 2005 ] Meeno Paloma
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
[ 2006 ] Victor Paul Gitano
Psych
[ 2007 ] Special Agent Lars Ewing
The Beast
[ 2009 ] Capone
American Dad!
[ 2010 ] Rusty
Iron Chef America: The Series
[ 2008-2010 ] Judge
Numb3rs
[ 2005-2010 ] Agent Ian Edgerton
Chuck
[ 2011 ] Gaez
Happily Divorced
[ 2011 ] David
SGU Stargate Universe
[ 2009-2011 ] Colonel David Telford
Southland
[ 2012 ] Officer Danny Ferguson
The Aquabats! Super Show!
[ 2012 ] The Spirit of the Sun
Cougar Town
[ 2011-2013 ] Lou Diamond Phillips
Ironside
[ 2013 ] Stuart White
Daily Ukulele
[ 2014 ] Mafioso
Another Period
[ 2015 ] Lagundo
The Crossroads of History
[ 2016 ] Taino Chief
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
[ 2017 ] Jeff Romero
Hawaii Five-0
[ 2017 ] Wes Lincoln
Longmire
[ 2012-2017 ] Henry Standing Bear
The Ranch
[ 2017 ] Clint
Training Day
[ 2017 ] Thurman Ballesteros
You're the Worst
[ 2017 ] Lou Diamond Phillips
Criminal Minds
[ 2018 ] Sheriff Clifford Mason
Goliath
[ 2018 ] Oscar Suarez
NCIS: New Orleans
[ 2018 ] Deputy Chief Cedric Gossett
Conversations in L.A.
[ 2019 ] Martin
The Lion Guard
[ 2019 ] Surak
Blindspot
[ 2015-2020 ] Saúl Guerrero
Blue Bloods
[ 2018-2020 ] Louis Delgado
Elena of Avalor
[ 2016-2020 ] Victor Delgado, Victor
Family Guy
[ 2020 ] Tribe Leader
Prodigal Son
[ 2019-2021 ] Gil Arroyo, Lt. Gil Arroyo
Trese
[ 2021 ] Mayor Sancho Santamaria, Mayor Sacho Santamaria
Bull
[ 2022 ] Colonel Victor Taggert
Search Party
[ 2022 ] John
The Cleaning Lady
[ 2022 ] Joe Fabroa
Firebuds
[ 2024 ] Chief Bill BayaniJeepney
The Legend of Vox Machina
[ 2024 ] Gentry
The Chair Company
[ 2025-2025 ] Jeff Levjman

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1996 - Best Debut Performance

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Theatre World Awards - 1996 - Performance

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

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BLOODHOUND to Premiere AT SOHO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Photo
BLOODHOUND to Premiere AT SOHO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
by Rachel Stone - Oct 7, 2026

BLOODHOUND, a mystery thriller written, directed, and produced by E.B. Hughes, will make its world premiere at the SOHO International Film Festival. The film stars Stelio Savante, Randy McDowell, Hannah Fierman, Corin Nemec, and Deborah Twiss.
Photos: WE COULD BE IN LOVE to Launch with Curtis-Smith, Chung, Phillips Photo
Photos: WE COULD BE IN LOVE to Launch with Curtis-Smith, Chung, Phillips
by Rachel Stone - Oct 5, 2026

An indie romantic comedy directed by Marie Jamora will begin principal photography on a story about a Filipina American woman navigating class divides and cultural identity within the Asian diaspora.
PBS Programming Highlights AGES OF ICE Finale and Stone Age Content Photo
PBS Programming Highlights AGES OF ICE Finale and Stone Age Content
by Rachel Stone - Sep 30, 2026

PBS announced upcoming programming including the finale of AGES OF ICE and stone age-themed content available for streaming.
SOHO International Film Festival Announces 2026 Program With 100+ Premieres Photo
SOHO International Film Festival Announces 2026 Program With 100+ Premieres
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026

The SOHO International Film Festival's 17th edition will feature over 100 premieres, including 35 world premieres, alongside special presentations and industry programming. The festival will open with JACKRABBIT, a mystery-comedy-thriller shot in New York City.
PBS Sets SING DEMOCRACY 250, FRONTLINE for Sept. 23 Photo
PBS Sets SING DEMOCRACY 250, FRONTLINE for Sept. 23
by Rachel Stone - Sep 23, 2026

PBS's week of Sept. 23 features SING DEMOCRACY 250, a new FRONTLINE on online scams, NOVA premieres, and the Hispanic Heritage Awards.
STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM '85 Season 2 Trailer to Debut Photo
STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM '85 Season 2 Trailer to Debut
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026

Netflix released the official trailer and new images for STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM '85 Season 2, ahead of the animated series' upcoming premiere.
Lynette Howell Taylor Re-Elected Academy President Photo
Lynette Howell Taylor Re-Elected Academy President
by Joshua Wright - Jul 29, 2026

Lynette Howell Taylor has been re-elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, continuing her leadership of the organization behind the Oscars.
Luis Valdez Documentary AMERICAN PACHUCO Gets Theatrical Release; Watch a New Trailer Photo
Luis Valdez Documentary AMERICAN PACHUCO Gets Theatrical Release; Watch a New Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 16, 2026

A new documentary spotlighting playwright Luis Valdez has set a theatrical run this summer. American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, directed by David Alvarado, will begin its theatrical run on July 17 in New York exclusively at the Film Forum. 
Photos: Shereen Ahmed, Julie Benko & More Sing MY FAIR LADY at the Irish Rep Gala Photo
Photos: Shereen Ahmed, Julie Benko & More Sing MY FAIR LADY at the Irish Rep Gala
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2026

Irish Repertory Theatre hosted its 2026 Annual Gala Benefit, Lerner and Lowe’s My Fair Lady In Concert, which took place at The Town Hall on Monday June 8, 2026. The evening was directed by Charlotte Moore and Ciarán O’Reilly, with music direction by John Bell. Check out photos from the concert here.
Photos: F. Murray Abraham, Shereen Ahmed, and More at Irish Rep 2026 Gala Benefit Photo
Photos: F. Murray Abraham, Shereen Ahmed, and More at Irish Rep 2026 Gala Benefit
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 9, 2026

Irish Repertory Theatre hosted its 2026 Annual Gala Benefit, Lerner and Lowe’s My Fair Lady In Concert, which took place at The Town Hall. Check out photos here!
STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM ‘85 Animated Series Gets Season 2 Renewal Photo
STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM ‘85 Animated Series Gets Season 2 Renewal
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 28, 2026

The Stranger Things universe continues to grow, with Netflix's animated series Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 securing an early Season 2 renewal at the streamer.
Video: Return to Hawkins in New Trailer for STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM ‘85 Photo
Video: Return to Hawkins in New Trailer for STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM ‘85
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2026

Watch the new trailer for Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85. An animated spin-off of the hit Netflix series and featuring the voice of Broadway favorite Jeremy Jordan, the new show will arrive on the streamer on April 23. 
STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM ‘85 Coming to Select Theaters This April Photo
STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM ‘85 Coming to Select Theaters This April
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 17, 2026

To coincide with the release of Stranger Things: Tales From '85, which features the voice of Broadway favorite Jeremy Jordan, Netflix will offer limited theatrical screenings of the first two episodes of the series in advance of its global streaming launch on April 23
Jeremy Jordan to Voice Steve Harrington in Animated STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM ‘85 Photo
Jeremy Jordan to Voice Steve Harrington in Animated STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM ‘85 Spin-off
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2026

Jeremy Jordan is voicing the character of Steve Harrington as part of the cast of the animated series Stranger Things: Tales From '85, a forthcoming spin-off of the Netflix hit.
Video: Netflix Shares First Look at STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM ‘85 Animated Series Photo
Video: Netflix Shares First Look at STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM ‘85 Animated Series
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 6, 2025

Netflix has shared details and a first look at Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85, a newly announced animated series set in the world of the fan-favorite franchise. 
Lynette Howell Taylor Elected President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sci Photo
Lynette Howell Taylor Elected President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 1, 2025

Producer Lynette Howell Taylor has been elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by the organization’s Board of Governors.
Yeston and Kopit's PHANTOM to be Presented at The Gateway Photo
Yeston and Kopit's PHANTOM to be Presented at The Gateway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025

Experience Yeston and Kopit’s opulent PHANTOM, on stage at The Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, NY in August. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Video: Lou Diamond Phillips Stars as a Theater Director in Trailer for ET TU Photo
Video: Lou Diamond Phillips Stars as a Theater Director in Trailer for ET TU
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2025

A new trailer has been released for Et Tu, a dark comedy film starring Tony-nominee Lou Diamond Phillips as a temperamental theater director. Watch it now!
Breaking Down the 2025 Tony Awards Nominations Photo
Breaking Down the 2025 Tony Awards Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2025

Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from Tuesday's big announcement and recap the full list and the nominees' reactions!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 12, 2025

Earlier this week, Cirque du Soleil arrived in New York City as the first stop of its North American tour of LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico. This visit marks the return of the Big Top at Randall's Island since 2016. Check out photos from opening night here.
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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?

Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The King and I, Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The King and I , Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The King and I and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The King and I.

What awards has Lou Diamond Phillips won?

Lou Diamond Phillips won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Debut Performance for The King and I and received a Theatre World Award for Performance in The King and I.

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