Lou Diamond Phillips
Actor · Born February 17, 1962 · Subic Bay Naval Base, Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines
IMDbHighest rated as cast or director
Longmire
2012 · 6 Seasons
Prodigal Son
2019 · 2 Seasons
La Bamba
1987
The Triangle
2005 · 1 Season
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.
Acted in 146
2020s
- 2026
Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Theatrical Preview
Daniel Fischer (voice)
- 2025
Et Tu
Brent Barrymore
Aguadilla
Benicio
- 2024
- 2022
- 2021
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
Quest
Gus
Elena of Avalor: Realm of the Jaquins
Victor Delgado (voice)
Cop and a Half: New Recruit
Detective Simmons
The Last Train
Gunner
- 2016
The Night Stalker
Richard Ramirez
56Sky
Duane
- 2015
- 2014
Sequoia
Colin
- 2013
Lucy in the Sky with Diamond
Lou Diamond Phillips
- 2012
- 2011
Metal Tornado
Michael Edwards
- 2010
The Invited
Garrett
2000s
- 2009
Angel and the Badman
Quirt Evans
Carny
Sheriff Atlas
Love Takes Wing
Ray Russell
- 2008
- 2007
Termination Point
Dr. Daniel Winter
- 2006
El Cortez
Manny DeSilva
Aquaman
Tom Curry
Aquaman
Tom Curry · 1 episode
Striking Range
Eugene "Vash" Vasher
One for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll
Movie
- 2005
Alien Express
Vic Holden
- 2004
- 2003
Red Water
John Sanders
- 2002
Lone Hero
Bart
- 2001
A Better Way to Die
William Dexter
Wolf Lake
John Kanin · 9 episodes
Hangman
Detective Nick Roos
Knight Club
Dirk Gueron
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
In a Class of His Own
Ricardo 'Rich' Donato
- 1998
- 1997
Smoke Alarm: The Unfiltered Truth About Cigarettes
Camel
The Trial of Adolf Eichmann
Abba Kovner / Eliahu Rosenberg (voices)
- 1996
The Wharf Rat
Petey Martin
- 1995
Dangerous Touch
Mick Burroughs
- 1994
Override
Cal
Teresa's Tattoo
Wheeler
- 1993
Wind in the Wire
Movie
- 1992
The Panama Deception
English Voice-over
The Dark Wind
Officer Jim Chee
Shadow of the Wolf
Agaguk
- 1991
Ambition
Mitchell Osgood
Harley
Harley
- 1990
A Show of Force
Jesus Fuentes
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Dakota
John Dakota
- 1987
The Three Kings
Tag
- 1986
Trespasses
Drifter
- 1985
Interface
Punk no. 1
- 1984
Time Bomb
Terrorist
- 1982
No release date
Young Guns 3: Alias Billy the Kid
Chavez
Directed 9
2010s
- 2019
- 2016
- 2015
- 2013
2000s
- 2009
Love Takes Wing
Director
- 2002
1990s
- 1995
Dangerous Touch
Director
- 1994
Wrote 2
1990s
- 1995
Dangerous Touch
Writer
- 1991
Ambition
Screenplay
Produced 2
2020s
- 2025
1980s
- 1988
Dakota
Associate Producer
Appearances24
2020s
- 2026
American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
Self
- 2025
In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999
Self
- 2021
The Eisen Hour
Self - Guest · 1 episode
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2015
The Wiggles - Rock and Roll Preschool
Himself
- 2014
2000s
- 2008
Naked Movie
Self
- 2005
- 2004
Stunt C*cks
Self
Grandpa's Place
Self
- 2003
Celebrities Uncensored
Self · 1 episode
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
Self · 1 episode
- 2002
An Untold Triumph: America's Filipino Soldiers
Narrator (voice)
1990s
- 1999
"Bats" Abound
Self
- 1997
Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western
Self
- 1996
- 1995
MADtv
Self · 1 episode
- 1993
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O
Self
