Lou Diamond Phillips is an American actor, director, and producer who made his debut in the 1986 film ‘Stand and Deliver’. He has since gone on to appear in a variety of successful films and television shows, including ‘La Bamba’, ‘Longmire’, and ‘The Big Bang Theory’. In addition to his acting credits, Phillips has also directed several films, including the 2006 drama ‘Ambushed’. In 2018, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Lou Diamond Phillips’ Bio
Lou Diamond Phillips was born on February 17, 1962 in Subic Bay, Philippines. His birth name is Lou Diamond Upchurch. He is the son of Lucita Umayam Aranas and Gerald Amon Upchurch, both of whom served in the US Navy. Phillips was raised in the United States and has three siblings. He attended Flour Bluff High School in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Phillips began his acting career in the mid-1980s with roles in television series such as ‘Miami Vice’ and ‘Hill Street Blues’. He made his big screen debut in the 1986 drama ‘Stand and Deliver’, for which he received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Career and Education
In 1987, Phillips gained widespread recognition for his starring role in the biographical film ‘La Bamba’, which was based on the life of Mexican-American singer Ritchie Valens. He went on to appear in a variety of other films, including ‘Young Guns’ (1988), ‘Cheech & Chong’s Next Movie’ (1990), ‘Courage Under Fire’ (1996), and ‘Supernova’ (2000).
In addition to his film credits, Phillips has also appeared in numerous television series. He had a recurring role as Henry Standing Bear in the A&E drama ‘Longmire’ from 2012 to 2017. He has also guest-starred in episodes of ‘The Big Bang Theory’, ‘Criminal Minds’, and ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’.
Personal Life and Net Worth
In addition to his acting career, Phillips has also directed several films, including the 2006 action-thriller ‘Ambushed’. He is also an accomplished stage actor and has appeared in productions of ‘The King and I’, ‘The Odd Couple’, and ‘The Rocky Horror Show’.
Phillips is married to actress Yvonne Boismier Phillips, with whom he has three children. His estimated net worth is $3 million.
Lou Diamond Phillips is one of the most successful actors of his generation. He has appeared in a variety of successful films and television shows and has also directed several films. In 2018, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.