Personal Info
Birth date
1962-02-17 (63 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Subic Bay Naval Base, Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines
Also known as
Лу Даймонд Филлипс
Lou Diamond Upchurch
Lou Diamond
Louis Gem Phips
Louis Diamond Phillips
Louis Diamond Upchurch
لو دایموند فیلیپس
Lou Diamond Phillips
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.
Filmography
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
7.9
Overview:
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.Family Guy
7.4
Overview:
Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids. Stewie (a brilliant but sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and taking over the world), Meg (the oldest, and is the most unpopular girl in town) and Chris (the middle kid, he's not very bright but has a passion for movies). The final member of the family is Brian - a talking dog and much more than a pet, he keeps Stewie in check whilst sipping Martinis and sorting through his own life issues.Criminal Minds
8.309
Overview:
An elite team of FBI profilers analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The Behavioral Analysis Unit's most experienced agent is David Rossi, a founding member of the BAU who returns to help the team solve new cases.Hawaii Five-0
7.754
Overview:
Steve McGarrett returns home to Oahu, in order to find his father's killer. The governor offers him the chance to run his own task force (Five-0). Steve's team is joined by Chin Ho Kelly, Danny "Danno" Williams, and Kono Kalakaua.LIVE with Kelly and Mark
5.5
Overview:
A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus spontaneous, hilarious and unpredictable talk.American Dad!
6.975
Overview:
The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and breadwinner Stan Smith; his better half housewife, Francine Smith; their college-aged daughter, Hayley Smith; and their high-school-aged son, Steve Smith. Outside of the Smith family, there are three additional main characters, including Hayley's boyfriend turned husband, Jeff Fischer; the family's man-in-a-goldfish-body pet, Klaus; and most notably the family's zany alien, Roger, who is "full of masquerades, brazenness, and shocking antics."Brooklyn Nine-Nine
8.209
Overview:
A single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one slacker who is forced to shape up when he gets a new boss.Blue Bloods
7.801
Overview:
A drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan is the New York Police Commissioner and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry, during his stint as Chief.Fear the Walking Dead
7.648
Overview:
What did the world look like as it was transforming into the horrifying apocalypse depicted in "The Walking Dead"? This spin-off set in Los Angeles, following new characters as they face the beginning of the end of the world, will answer that question.Hell's Kitchen
6.841
Overview:
Aspiring restaurateurs brave Ramsay and his fiery command of the kitchen as he puts the competitors through an intense culinary academy to prove they possess the right combination of ingredients to win a life-changing grand prize.Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
7.476
Overview:
Agent Phil Coulson of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division) puts together a team of agents to investigate the new, the strange and the unknown around the globe, protecting the ordinary from the extraordinary.NCIS: New Orleans
7.292
Overview:
A drama about the local field office that investigates criminal cases affecting military personnel in The Big Easy, a city known for its music, entertainment and decadence.Psych
7.871
Overview:
Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a lasting dislike of his dad). Years later, Shawn's frequent tips to the police lead to him being falsely accused of a crime he solved. Now, Shawn has no choice but to use his abilities to perpetuate his cover story: psychic crime-solving powers, all the while dragging his best friend, his dad, and the police along for the ride.Spin City
7.1
Overview:
Workaholic Mike Flaherty is the Deputy Mayor of New York City, serving as Mayor Randall Winston's key strategist and much-needed handler. Mike runs the city with the help of his oddball staff: an anxious and insecure press secretary; a sexist, boorish chief of staff; an impeccably groomed gay activist running minority affairs; a sharp and efficient, man-crazy accountant; and an idealistic young speechwriter. Like Mike, they are all professionally capable but personally challenged.24
7.787
Overview:
Counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer fights the bad guys of the world, a day at a time. With each week's episode unfolding in real-time, "24" covers a single day in the life of Bauer each season.Blindspot
7.38
Overview:
A vast international plot explodes when a beautiful Jane Doe is discovered naked in Times Square, completely covered in mysterious, intricate tattoos with no memory of who she is or how she got there. But there's one tattoo that is impossible to miss: the name of FBI agent Kurt Weller, emblazoned across her back. "Jane," Agent Weller and the rest of the FBI quickly realize that each mark on her body is a crime to solve, leading them closer to the truth about her identity and the mysteries to be revealed.Chuck
7.72
Overview:
When Buy More computer geek Chuck Bartowski unwittingly downloads a database of government information and deadly fighting skills into his head, he becomes the CIA's most vital secret. This sets Chuck on a path to become a full-fledged spy.Elena of Avalor
NYR
Overview:
The story of a brave teenager who has saved her kingdom from an evil sorceress and must now learn to rule as a crown princess until she’s old enough to be queen.Numb3rs
7
Overview:
Inspired by actual cases and experiences, Numb3rs depicts the confluence of police work and mathematics in solving crime as an FBI agent recruits his mathematical genius brother to help solve a wide range of challenging crimes in Los Angeles from a very different perspective.The Masked Singer
7.7
Overview:
Celebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume, complete with full face mask to conceal his or her identity. One singer will be eliminated each week, ultimately revealing his or her true identity.Cougar Town
6.4
Overview:
Jules Cobb is a mom in her forties facing the often humorous challenges, pitfalls and rewards of life's next chapter. Along for the journey is her son, her ex-husband, her husband/neighbor and her friends who together make up her dysfunctional, but supportive and caring extended family... even if they have a funny way of showing it sometimes.The Legend of Vox Machina
8.23
Overview:
They're rowdy, they're ragtag, they're misfits turned mercenaries for hire. Vox Machina is more interested in easy money and cheap ale than actually protecting the realm. But when the kingdom is threatened by evil, this boisterous crew realizes that they are the only ones capable of restoring justice.Miami Vice
7.451
Overview:
The story of the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking and prostitution, centered on the unlikely partnership of Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs - who first meet when Tubbs is undercover in a drug cartel.The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
4.2
Overview:
Craig Kilborn hosted this zany talk show, which followed David Letterman's show, from 1999 until 2004. Kilborn left The Daily Show in 1999 to be this show's host after Tom Synder retired. The segment "5 Questions" was carried over from when he was on The Daily Show. Kilborn was frequently beaten in the ratings by his NBC timeslot rival, Conan O'Brien. Kilborn left The Late Late Show to pursue new opportunities.Bull
7.046
Overview:
Dr. Jason Bull is the brilliant, brash, and charming founder of a hugely successful trial consulting firm.Goliath
7.572
Overview:
Once a powerful lawyer, Billy McBride is now burned out and washed up, spending more time in a bar than a courtroom. When he reluctantly agrees to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the biggest client of Cooperman & McBride, the massive law firm he helped create, Billy and his ragtag team uncover a vast and deadly conspiracy, pitting them all in a life or death trial against the ultimate Goliath.The Tony Danza Show
6.1
Overview:
The Tony Danza Show was a daytime variety talk show that premiered on September 13, 2004 in syndication and was distributed by Buena Vista Television.Tales from the Crypt
7.949
Overview:
Cadaverous scream legend the Crypt Keeper is your macabre host for these forays of fright and fun based on the classic E.C. Comics tales from back in the day. So shamble up to the bar and pick your poison. Will it be an insane Santa on a personal slay ride? Honeymooners out to fulfill the "til death do we part" vow ASAP?Acting
TBAThe Chair Company (1 Episode) as Jeff Levjman
TBADrowning as Tommy Nuts
TBACasa Grande: The Movie as Unknown
TBACity Kid as Harley
TBAKeep Quiet as Teddy Sharpe
TBAYoung Guns III as Chavez
2025Aguadilla as Benicio
2024Get Fast as The Cowboy
2024Werewolves as Dr. Aranda
2024Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three as The Spectre (voice)
2024Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two as The Spectre (voice)
2024Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One as The Spectre / Owlman (voice)
2023Et Tu as Brent Barrymore
2022Quantum Leap (1 Episode) as Shepherd Barnes
2022Easter Sunday as Lou Diamond Phillips
2022Constantine: The House of Mystery as Spectre (voice)
2022The Legend of Vox Machina (1 Episode) as Gentry (voice)
2022The Cleaning Lady (1 Episode) as Joe Fabroa
2021Trese (2 Episodes) as Mayor Sancho Santamaria (voice)
2021Adverse as Dr. Cruz
2021The Eisen Hour (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
2019Big Kill as Johnny Kane
2019Prodigal Son (33 Episodes) as Gil Arroyo
2019The Masked Singer (1 Episode) as Mantis
2018Urban Country as Warden Tono
2018The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale (1 Episode) as Self - Special Guest
2017Avenge the Crows as Casper
2017Quest as Gus
2017Elena of Avalor: Realm of the Jaquins as Victor Delgado (voice)
2017Cop and a Half: New Recruit as Detective Simmons
2017Created Equal as Monsignor Renzulli
2017The Last Train as Gunner
2016Search Party (1 Episode) as John
2016Goliath (2 Episodes) as Oscar Suarez
2016Bull (1 Episode) as Colonel Victor Taggert
2016Elena of Avalor (81 Episodes) as Victor Delgado (voice)
2016The Night Stalker as Richard Ramirez
2016The Ranch (3 Episodes) as Clint
2015Blindspot (2 Episodes) as Saúl Guerrero
2015Sky as Unknown
2015The 33 as Luis Urzua 'Don Lucho'
2015Another Period (1 Episode) as Langundo
2015The Wiggles - Rock and Roll Preschool as Himself
2014NCIS: New Orleans (2 Episodes) as Cedric Gossett
2014You're the Worst (1 Episode) as Himself
2014Sequoia as Colin
2013Ironside (1 Episode) as Stuart White
2013Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2 Episodes) as Jeff Romero
2013Filly Brown as Jose Tonorio
2013Sanitarium as James Silo
2013Lucy in the Sky with Diamond as Lou Diamond Phillips
2012Longmire (63 Episodes) as Henry Standing Bear
2011Metal Tornado as Michael Edwards
2010Blue Bloods (1 Episode) as Louis Delgado
2010Hawaii Five-0 (1 Episode) as Wes Lincoln
2010Takedown as David
2010The Invited as Garrett
2009Stargate Universe (20 Episodes) as David Telford
2009Cougar Town (2 Episodes) as Lou Diamond Phillips
2009Angel and the Badman as Quirt Evans
2009Carny as Sheriff Atlas
2009Southland (2 Episodes) as Officer Danny Ferguson
2009Love Takes Wing as Ray Russell
2009The Beast (1 Episode) as Capone
2008Che: Part Two as Mario Monje
2008Death Toll as Mayor Padial
2008Lone Rider as Bobby Hattaway
2008Never Forget as Frank Hill
2008Naked Movie as Self
2007Termination Point as Dr. Daniel Winter
2007Chuck (1 Episode) as Augusto Gaez
2007Backyards & Bullets as Unknown
2006Fingerprints as Doug
2006El Cortez as Manny DeSilva
2006Aquaman as Tom Curry
2006Aquaman (1 Episode) as Tom Curry
2006Psych (1 Episode) as Lars Ewing
2006Striking Range as Eugene "Vash" Vasher
2005The Triangle (3 Episodes) as Meeno Paloma
2005The Reichen Show (2 Episodes) as Self
2005Criminal Minds (1 Episode) as Sheriff Clifford Mason
2005Alien Express as Vic Holden
2005Hell's Kitchen (1 Episode) as Self - Restaurant Patron
2005Murder at the Presidio as CWO James Chandler
2005American Dad! (1 Episode) as Rusty (voice)
2005Numb3rs (9 Episodes) as Agent Ian Edgerton
2005Gone But Not Forgotten as Alan Page
2004The Tony Danza Show (2 Episodes) as Self
2004Jack & Bobby (1 Episode) as Unknown
2004Stunt C*cks as Self
2004Grandpa's Place as Self
2004The Trail to Hope Rose as Keenan Deerfield
2003The Handler (1 Episode) as Unknown
2003Red Water as John Sanders
2003Hollywood Homicide as Wanda
2003Celebrities Uncensored (1 Episode) as Self
2003Absolon as Walters
2003I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (1 Episode) as Self
2002The Twilight Zone (1 Episode) as Ritchie Almarez
2002Malevolent as Jack Lucas
2002Stark Raving Mad as Gregory
2002Lone Hero as Bart
2002George Lopez (2 Episodes) as George L.
2002An Untold Triumph: America's Filipino Soldiers as Narrator (voice)
200124 (2 Episodes) as Mark DeSalvo
2001Route 666 as Jack La Roca
2001A Better Way to Die as William Dexter
2001Wolf Lake (9 Episodes) as John Kanin
2001Night Visions (1 Episode) as Tom Fallor (segment "Dead Air")
2001Hangman as Detective Nick Roos
2001Knight Club as Dirk Gueron
2000Picking Up the Pieces as Officer Alfonso
2000Supernova as Yerzy Penalosa
1999Bats as Sheriff Emmett Kimsey
1999In a Class of His Own as Ricardo 'Rich' Donato
1999Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1 Episode) as Victor Paul Gitano
1999Brokedown Palace as Roy Knox
1999The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (3 Episodes) as Self
1999Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died as Self
1999Family Guy (1 Episode) as Tribe Leader (voice)
1998Another Day in Paradise as Jewels (uncredited)
1998The Big Hit as Cisco
1997Smoke Alarm: The Unfiltered Truth About Cigarettes as Camel
1997Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western as Self
1997The Trial of Adolf Eichmann as Abba Kovner / Eliahu Rosenberg (voices)
1997Hourglass as uncredited
1996Spin City (1, 1 Episode) as Nate, Nate (archive footage)
1996Courage Under Fire as Staff Sergeant John Monfriez
1996The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1 Episode) as Self
1996Undertow as Jack Ketchum
1996The Wharf Rat as Petey Martin
1995MADtv (1 Episode) as Self
1995The Outer Limits (1 Episode) as Captain Cotter McCoy
1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1 Episode) as Coatl (voice)
1994Override as Cal
1994Boulevard as Hassan
1994Sioux City as Jesse Rainfeather Goldman
1994Teresa's Tattoo as Wheeler
1994Dangerous Touch as Mick Burroughs
1993Wind in the Wire as Unknown
1993Extreme Justice as Jeff Powers
1993Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O as Self
1992The Panama Deception as English Voice-over
1992The Dark Wind as Officer Jim Chee
1992Shadow of the Wolf as Agaguk
1991Ambition as Mitchell Osgood
1991Harley as Harley
1990Young Guns II as Jose Chavez y Chavez
1990Demon Wind as Demon
1990A Show of Force as Jesus Fuentes
1990The First Power as Det. Russell Logan
1989Tales from the Crypt (1 Episode) as Jerry
1989Renegades as Hank Storm
1989Disorganized Crime as Ray Forgy
1988Dakota as John Dakota
1988LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
1988Stand and Deliver as Angel Guzman
1988Young Guns as Chavez y Chavez
1987The Three Kings as Tag
1987La Bamba as Ritchie Valens
1986Trespasses as Drifter
1985Interface as Punk no. 1
1984Miami Vice (1 Episode) as Unknown
1984Time Bomb as Terrorist
1982Champs-Elysées (1 Episode) as Self
Directing
2019Prodigal Son (1 Episode) ... Director
2016Bull (1 Episode) ... Director
2015Fear the Walking Dead (1 Episode) ... Director
2013Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (1 Episode) ... Director
2009Love Takes Wing ... Director
2002The Twilight Zone (1 Episode) ... Director
1995The Outer Limits (1 Episode) ... Director
1994Sioux City ... Director
1994Dangerous Touch ... Director