Phillips made his Broadway debut with the 1996 revival of The King and I, earning a Tony Award nomination for his portrayal of King Mongkut of Siam. $45.66M, R Lou Diamond Phillips has an excellent educational background. Gwen McGee. He was active in drama club productions and a local comedy troupe. When I stepped on set, there I was with Kiefer and Emilio and Charlie, a lot of what I consider to be Hollywood nobility. 127 min $2.83M, R 106 min | Louis Morneau Edward James Olmos, Deborah Kara Unger, Published March 9, 2021 6:31PM (EST) Lou Diamond Phillips in "Prodigal Son" (Phil Caruso/FOX) Email. Action, Comedy, Crime. That being said, she could be keeping her dating details under wraps, butonly time will tell. Aaron Pearl, R Lou Diamond Phillips, We can look forward to seeing more of this side of Phillips' career, as he told Nerds and Beyond, "I absolutely love directing and consider it to be simply yet another branch of my creative tree. He told Yahoo Finance that, as a father, he really appreciates the effort to provide more diverse children's programming. He is a mixed baby and was named after the Marine Leland "Lou" Diamond by his father. The award-winning short was written and directed by Joey Boukadakis. In 1994, he married makeup artist Kelly Preston,[35] with whom he has three daughters: Grace and Isabella (twins born in October 1997), and Lili born in September 1999. An actor in a Wild West show must become a mythical Western Hero when a biker gang descends upon a small Montana town. Widowed only a year, he is a man in psychic repair but buries his pain behind his brave face, unassuming grin and dry wit. She is repped by Global Artists Agency. Biography, Drama, Music. His breakthrough came when he starred as Ritchie Valens in the biographical drama film La Bamba (1987). [21] On January 29, 2012, he was announced as the winner with a Zagat score of 28 out of 30, thereby winning $50,000 for his charity. $12.19M, PG On Disney's "The Lion Guard," a "Lion King" spinoff series, he provided the voice for Surak; he also had a recurring role on the children's show "Elena of Avalor" and did a guest spot on "Family Guy. He played the would-be commander of the Destiny expedition, who is left behind when an accident launches an unsuspecting crew into deep space. Action, Crime, Drama. Andreeva, Nellie and Petski, Denise. Named by his father for highly decorated Gunnery Sergeant Leland "Lou" Diamond, USMC, who enlisted in the Marines at age 27 in 1917, and saw action in both world wars. Mykelti Williamson, Votes: He fondly recalled the famous actor's response: "Sidney Poitier, who is class personified, said: 'Lou, you're a leading man because you're a good actor.' A shipping magnate hires four experts from various fields to investigate what happened to his ships that went missing in the Bermuda Triangle. In Quest The Truth Always Rises, the indie film that closes the Festival of Cinema NYC on Aug. 10, Phillips plays Gus, the nemesis of Mills, a troubled 12-year-old graffiti artist whose life is modeled on that of filmmaker Santiago Rizzo. Stars: But Wahlberg and everyone else on set loved working with Phillips too much for that to happen. [40], On November 3, 2017, Phillips was arrested in Portland, Texas, after stopping his vehicle to ask a police officer for directions while intoxicated. July 9, 2021 4:15pm. | Gross: Decades later, the LA-based actor continues to flourish. | Gross: Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off. In 1987, Diamond Phillips portrayed Ritchie Valens, the doomed rock'n'roll star who passed away in a plane crash in 1959. Lou Diamond Phillips, Kiefer Sutherland, Director: Tracy Griffith, 116 min Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off. Thus far, the results have been impressive, and we're eager to stay tuned. Stars: Stars: (Guess Lucy liked a man in uniform! He graduated from Flour Bluff High School in Corpus Christi in 1980 and from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Drama.[14]. Sci-Fi, Action, Thriller. In June 2012, Phillips began co-starring in the television series Longmire, about a modern-day sheriff played by Robert Taylor. Action, Crime, Drama. Phillips' intense performance would go on to garner him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor. | Lou Diamond Phillips, : Louis Upchurch, 1962 217 - [ ] [1] [2] [3] [38] They married in August 2007 and their daughter, Indigo, was born in October 2007. [citation needed], On August 11, 2006, Phillips was arrested for disturbing the peace at his Los Angeles home following loud noises coming from the house he shared with his live-in girlfriend and future wife, Yvonne Boismier. Director: ', Chinese-American actress Ming-Na is best known for her portrayal of Dr. Deb Chen on the medical drama 'ER.'. I went to McDonalds drive-thru for lunch but left with bags of cash instead, Biden, Harris photo-op with Warriors team takes awkward turn: 'I'm not doing that', Prince Harry roasted at Critics Choice Awards 2023, Russell Simmons shows off weird AF dance moves at yoga studio in Bali, New Kids on the Blocks Jonathan Knight recalls pressure to hide sexuality, Britney Spears pokes fun at manic restaurant video: Best part was the pasta, The Fabelmans Flops on Jeopardy After All 3 Contestants Fail to Name Spielbergs Film, Wife of 'Boy Meets World' star William Daniels details 'painful' 'open marriage'. Director: Walt Longmire is the dedicated and unflappable sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming. It's probably easier, he admitted in an interview with Nerds and Beyond, to keep his directing and acting separate: "I've often gotten so caught up in watching my other actors during a scene that I forget my own lines. Mark Phelan, 172 min In December 2020, Gracie achieved a milestone, appearing on the cover of the prestigious Sports Illustrated. | The up-and-comer would often go to great lengths to meet idols (like Robert De Niro) when they passed through nearby Dallas. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. . In 2003, he starred in a cameo role with Harrison Ford in an action-comedy film Hollywood Homicide. [29] In May 2009, Phillips placed 31st of 403 entrants in the 2009 California State Poker Championship Limit Texas hold 'em. Catherine Bell, Lou Diamond Phillips has a net worth of $6 million from his career as an actor and director. In the Fox drama Prodigal Son, premiering Sept. 23, he plays a cop who teams with the son of a serial killer to track down an apparent copycat murderer. Edoardo Ballerini, Robert Resnikoff A street prostitute takes in an abused young woman on the run from her misogynist boyfriend, leading to both facing off against the prostitute's dreaded pimp and a relentless police detective out to arrest all of them. He was charged with domestic battery against her in 2006. For Stand and Deliver (1988), Phillips was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and won an Independent Spirit Award. Director: A Very Happy Birthday to @GraceeePhillips @bellaphillipsss Proud and amazed. Mary Lynn Rajskub, | | He told UPI that 2020 lockdowns for COVID-19 gave him the time he needed to buckle down and finish. Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips can still vividly recall the one moment filming "La Bamba" that forever changed his life. | 101 min His breakthrough came when he starred as Ritchie Valens in the biographical drama film La Bamba (1987). | In December 2012, he was featured in Imagine Dragons' music video for "Radioactive",[22] which went on to eclipse 1 billion views on YouTube. Drama, Sci-Fi. We all know Grease it's a classic piece of American cinema, but what you may look over every time you have ever watched it is quite possibly the greatest character in the movie. 34,356 Rosanna DeSoto, Stars: Danay Garcia, Lou Diamond Phillips, Kiefer Sutherland, DC Showcase: Constantine - The House of Mystery, Subic Bay Naval Base, Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines. I feel like he makes me a better actor and he makes our show a better show.". Biography, Drama, History. | Phillips was sentenced to 32 months of probation, one year of domestic violence counseling and 200 hours of community service. Search instead in Creative? | | 240 min Aurora Perrineau, TV-MA That's really all I needed to hear. | He was first married to Julie Cypher, an assistant director of one of his movies. Juliette Binoche, | Tanya Allen, PG-13 Crime, Drama. By the time the sequel, Young Guns II, was released in 1990, Lou Diamond Phillips was a superstar on a winning streak. 96 min Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment produce. | Nathan Gabaeff Action, Adventure, Drama. And we'll add one more: Phillips said in a UPI interview that he's still interested in appearing in any prospective "Longmire" revival movies. In 1990, he revisited the role of Jose Chavez y Chavez in Young Guns II. Stars: Scott D. Goldstein La Bamba actor Lou Diamond Phillips ' marriage to model and television extra Kelly Preston was his second take in love. Bruce Davison, TV-14 44 min Yaphet Kotto, R By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. The cases of the week can delve into some extreme territory, but cast chemistry and sympathetic characters keep it grounded. Stars: John B. Crye, TV-14 Genetically mutated bats escape and it's up to a bat expert and the local sheriff to stop them. Lou Diamond Phillips was born February 17, 1962, on the Subic Bay Naval Station in the Philippines, to Lucita Aranas (Filipino descent)and American naval officer Gerald Upchurch (Scottish, Irish descent). But we have a particular favorite we've never covered until now: Lou Diamond Phillips, who played Henry Standing Bear, Walt's best friend and a complex, multifaceted character in his own right. The biopic, released in 1987, tells the story of singer Ritchie Valens who died. The first low-budget film in which he starred was called Trespasses. Gina Rodriguez, Carlos Bernard, According to TMZ, Phillips was driving in Portland, Texas when he pulled up next to a police offer and asked for directions. [9][10] After his father's death, he was adopted by his stepfather and his surname was changed to Phillips. Clancy Brown, | After they divorced in 1990, he was briefly engaged to actress Jennifer Tilly. Brian J. Smith, Seemingly out of nowhere, Phillips became one of Hollywood's most promising young stars. Lou Diamond Phillips, [16] He plays Angel David Guzman, a cholo gangster who is inspired by his math teacher, Jaime Escalante, to excel at calculus. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. My big worry was a cat was gonna jump on my head while I was driving, he says, laughing. | Gross: Rae Dawn Chong, Antonio Banderas, For Stand and Deliver (1988), Phillips was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and won an Independent Spirit Award. 10,673 See full summary, Director: As of 8 a.m., he was still being booked. Ken Sanzel | Action, Western. After a few flops in the early 1990s, Philips earned a Tony nomination for his work in The King and I on Broadway. | Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Western | Gross: In the television series Longmire, he played a main character named Henry Standing Bear. They might be in luck: Phillips confirmed with UPI that a second book is already in the works. [18], In 1996, Phillips made his Broadway debut as the King in Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's The King and I. Phillips won a Theatre World Award, and was nominated for both a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award for his performance.[19]. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Scott Cohen, R Michael D. Olmos Leon, Votes: While she is chasing her dream on the professional front as a model and a body positivity advocate, the stunning model is also enjoying her life on the personal front. Lou Diamond Phillips, Robert Carlyle, | A local defense attorney begins to suspect that she may be the next victim and that her latest client may somehow be involved. Director: Other notable films in which Phillips has starred include Che, Courage Under Fire, Young . | In a world ravaged by disease, he's the only cure and the last hope for human-kind. A tenderfoot from Philadelphia, two misfit gamblers on the run, and a deadly preacher have a date with destiny in a boom town gone bust called Big Kill. A serial killer whose signature was "Gone But Not Forgotten" reappears years after the last murder. Edgerton is an FBI tracker and sniper who works as an instructor at Quantico FBI Academy when he is not working a case in the field. Tell us what you think about this feature. And the results are impressive. I do remember being scared to death every single day, Phillips tells The Post. And just like Gracie said, Jordanis a life,style, and consignment specialist at the famous online and brick-and-mortar marketplace, The RealReal. That role had him temporarily relocating to New York City. Police confirmed to PEOPLE that Phillips, 44, was arrested Friday morning at his home in Los Angeles following an alleged dispute with his girlfriend, makeup artist Yvonne Boismier. | A.J. Subic Bay Naval Station was the place where Lou Diamond Phillips was born to Philippines mother Lucita Umayam Aranas and Marine KC-130 crew chief Gerald Amon Upchurch who is of American Scottish-Irish descent. Patricia Riggen Christian Slater, Votes: Pitching in doesn't just give him a good job it gives him a chance to contribute to a cause he respects. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved. So I made one phone call to Kiefer's cell phone on the set and said: 'Listen man, they want me to come on the show. Armand Mastroianni Bob Gunton, if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'hollywoodmask_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_5',612,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-hollywoodmask_com-medrectangle-3-0'); He was first married toJulie Cypher, an assistant director of one of hismovies. ', Lou Diamond Phillips is an actor best known for his his work in films such as 'La Bamba,' 'Stand and Deliver' and 'Young Guns.'. | Suddenly I was like, OK, Ive made it. He and Kelly have three children, twins Grace and Isabella, 8, and daughter Lili, 6. [26], Phillips starred in four episodes of the radio series The Twilight Zone: Vol. John Terlesky | Action, Adventure, Drama. Stars: Jami Gertz, When Thony appeals to Joe to reconsider donating, they go through an unexpected journey together that changes all of their lives. Youssef Delara, Lou Diamond Phillips showed up for our Zoom interview from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, during the filming of the movie Easter Sunday, starring comedian Jo Koy. Though the couple separated in 2004, they did not officially divorce until 2007, by which time Phillips had begun dating Yvonne Boismier. Trapped on an Ancient spaceship billions of light-years from home, a group of soldiers and civilians struggle to survive and find their way back to Earth. FREE LOCAL PICKUP. Director: Luis Valdez | Stars: Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto, Elizabeth Pea Votes: 34,324 | Gross: $54.22M 2. Lou Diamond Phillips with wife Julie Cypher at the premiere of "Glory" in Los Angeles, CA, December 11, 1989. I truly enjoy working with the other artists (cinematographers, production designers, stunt coordinators, every crew member really) to take great ideas and actualize them." Andy Garcia is an actor known for his roles in films such as 'The Untouchables,' 'Stand and Deliver' and 'Ocean's Eleven. Crime, Drama, Thriller. Director: Action, Drama, Mystery. 96 min Tim Matheson, Danny Trejo, 60 min Thriller. In the mid-1990s, Phillips was a vocalist with the Los Angeles-based rock group The Pipefitters. Kelly Brook, She has provided no information about her boyfriend or relationship. Even when Lou Diamond Phillips didn't have a regular TV series, he was still a familiar face on TV, turning up regularly in prominent guest star spots in about every genre we can think of. | Stars: Ramn Menndez Lou Diamond Phillips, In this week's issue of PEOPLE, the actor, 59, opens up about his journey to stardom, the upcoming 35th anniversary of La . 1 & Pt. [17], In 1993, Phillips was among the guests on the Randy Travis television special Wind in the Wire. Charlie Sheen, Votes: 104 min | 20,792 Phillips'youngest daughter, Jordan, was born on September 26, 1999. PG-13 While the show was unfortunately canceled after its second season, two seasons of Gil Arroyo are definitely better than none. The talented model also mentioned she was wise for her age. | We've answered that question before, following up on the post-"Longmire" careers of actors like Bailey Chase and Cassidy Freeman. | Gross: Its unfair to go, Oh well, theyre not Latino enough, or theyre not black enough or theyre not Asian enough, he says. Lou Diamond Phillips, Phillips was taken into custody and transported to the San. [46] In 1990, Phillips organized a concert called "The Winds of Life" to benefit Native American causes. Mary Lou Retton is a retired American gymnast who won gold, silver and bronze medals at the 1984 Olympics. Louis Diamond Phillipsis a Filipino American actor and film director. Esai Morales, Director: Geoff Murphy Christopher Lambert, Stars: Phillips would make a second appearance in the film's less commercially successful sequel, Young Guns II, in 1990. In perhaps his most beloved performance, the actor played ill-fated rocker Ritchie Valens in this biopic turned cult hit. | Steven Bauer, | For Stand and Deliver (1988), Phillips was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and won an Independent Spirit Award. $54.22M, R She is not pursuing modeling as her twin sister, Gracie, but she is making her family proud in her own ways. With a Western-style sense of place and characters we loved to check in with every week, "Longmire" was a treat. [6] He has remained close to the Native American community and was adopted by an Oglala Lakota Sioux family in a traditional ceremony in 1991. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Phillips had a recurring role as Colonel Telford in the Stargate Universe television series during its two-season run on the SyFy channel 2009-2011. In an interview with UPI, he said, "I literally trace [this versatility] back to my theater days, which started in high school and then with my degree from the University of Texas in Arlington. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. In 2006 he pleaded no contest to charges of domestic battery involving an incident with his live-in girlfriend. This change in direction earned the actor a Tony Award nomination as well as a Theatre World Award. Lou Diamond Phillips wants to keep it real. Cassidy Freeman, TV-14 Stars: | Besides entertainment, shegraduated with honors from college inMay 2021. 80 min 44 min | Cat-and-Mouse: Best Serial Killer, Psychological Battles and Psychopath Movies/Shows, Top 1000 Twin Peaks/The X-Files/Outer Limits/Twilight Zone Knock-Offs, Top 80 Space Opera/Outer Space Type Shows, Top 800 Star Trek Inspired Films/TV Shows, Top 110 Star Wars Type Movies/Shows/Rip-Offs. Phillips' other notable films include Young Guns (1988), Young Guns II (1990), Courage Under Fire (1996), The Big Hit (1998), Brokedown Palace (1999), Che (2008), and The 33 (2015). Drama, Thriller. [1][4][5] His mother, a native of Candelaria, Zambales, is Filipina. | Robert Knepper, Votes: Ive been accepted.. Louis Diamond Phillips is an American actor and film director. Scott Glenn, | This will mark the. Pre-production. Glenn Plummer, Before La Bamba was even released, Phillips had finished Stand and Deliver (1988), in which he gave a dynamic performance as a gang member whose life is changed by a tenacious and caring math teacher (played by Edward James Olmos). Phillips has turned up on crime procedurals like "Criminal Minds," "NCIS: New Orleans," "Blindspot," and "Blue Bloods," with the "Blue Bloods" part standing out as a juicy recurring role. Phillips started the project off as a screenplay and "reverse-engineered" the story into a novel, a project that took 10 years. 2", Director only; episode: "The Other Thing", Main role (33 episodes); also directed episode: "Face Value", 1989 Western Heritage Award Bronze Wrangler Theatrical Motion Picture (, 1993 Oxfam America award for his dedication toward ending world hunger, 1994 Houston International Film Festival Gold award for Best Theatrical Feature Film for, 1996 Tony Award nominee for Best Actor on Broadway (. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Crime, Horror, Thriller. 1,145 Lou Diamond Phillips is reflecting on his nearly 40 years in Hollywood. Phillips made his Broadway debut with the 1996 revival of The King and I, earning a Tony Award nomination for his portrayal of King Mongkut of Siam. 3, "The Parallel;[27] Vol. After "Longmire," if you wanted your regular Lou Diamond Phillips fix, your best bet was the 2019-2020 crime show "Prodigal Son," where he played NYPD Lieutenant Gil Arroyo. In 1987, Phillips got his big break in Hollywood with a starring role in La Bamba. He played New York City Police Lieutenant Gil Arroyo on Prodigal Son on FOX from 2019 to 2021. "Our office. Louis Diamond Phillips (born Upchurch; February 17, 1962) is a Filipino-American actor and film director. They separated in 2003 and their divorce was finalized in July 2007, due to a difficult mediation. Mega. | He doesn't have a high school diploma. Robert Taylor, Well, Lou Diamond Phillips's age is 60 years old as of today's date 4th January 2023 having been born on 17 February 1962. Lou Diamond Phillips, | Lou Diamond Phillips and his daughter, Gracie Phillips, have signed on to guest star on the upcoming Fox drama " The Cleaning Lady ," Variety has learned exclusively. Stars: Virginia Paris, Votes: | When asked the question who is the most memorable actor in this movie many of you may say John Travolta, Olivia John-Newton, or Jeff Conaway. Jean Smart, Rosario Dawson, Mark Hamill, Martin Sheen, Mandy . Lance Henriksen, R Drama, Rich Donato is the high school janitor at an Oregon high school. That hasn't changed since "Longmire" wrapped. His breakthrough came when he starred as Ritchie Valens in the biographical drama film La Bamba (1987). Scott Martin Timm Sharp, Judge Reinhold, Lou Diamond Phillips, ), Part of his success may well lie in his ethnic fluidity. [6][7][8], Phillips was named after the US Marine Leland "Lou" Diamond. Christian Slater, Eager to break out of the small-town drama scene, Phillips capitalized on whatever opportunities came his way. In the 1980s, Lou Diamond Phillips was a relative unknown. Robert Munic Dina Meyer, Stars: [47], Phillips is also a member of the Canadian charity Artists Against Racism. | As Phillips recalls it, portraying Valens the rising star whose life was cut short, at 17, in a 1959 plane crash that also claimed Buddy Holly was daunting. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Edward James Olmos, Votes: Stars: Phillips won the second season of the NBC reality series, I'm a CelebrityGet Me Out of Here!, over pro wrestler Torrie Wilson. Lou Diamond Phillips was finding his seat on a layover flight, in early May of 2021, when he noticed Prodigal Son co-creator Chris Fedak was calling his cell phone. $7.00M, Not Rated The Fox drama had already . His father was an American of Scots-Irish and Cherokee descent. Patrick Breen, Stars: 94 min Phillips told Nerds and Beyond that the story stemmed from the manga-style concept art his wife had done for a prospective graphic novel, one that would started with Hans Christian Andersen's "The Tinderbox" and "shifted [it] from the original European setting of the story to a more Japanese feudal feel, [evoking] a real post-apocalyptic, almost otherworldly scenario." . Stephen Purvis Elyse Levesque, R Directors: 1, "A Kind of a Stopwatch"; Vol. Robert Forster, Lou Diamond Phillips, Phillip Garrido kidnapped 11-year-old Jaycee Dugard in 1991. [45] His Lakota name translates to "Star Keeper". Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Director: [24], In July 2014, he replaced the injured Jason Scott Lee in Opera Australia's Melbourne production of The King and I, reprising his role as the King of Siam, playing opposite Lisa McCune as Anna Leonowens.[25]. The young actor was eventually adopted by his mother's second husband, taking his stepfather's surname, Phillips. Scott Glenn, Lenno Britos, Lou Diamond Phillips Birth Name: Louis Upchurch Birth Place: Subic Nava Stations, Philippines Profession Actor Voice 10 Credits Firebuds 2023 Elena of Avalor 2019 Family Guy 2018 American Dad!. | Prior to his cinematic breakthrough, he starred in the Miami Vice episode "Red Tape" (March 13, 1987), portraying detective Bobby Diaz. He held her captive for 18 years, during which time he fathered two children with her, until his arrest in August 2009. The 20-year-old has been modeling for two years and is signed. | The 23-year-old is signed to high-profile modeling agencies such as One Management and Next Model Management Miami. A rogue cop joins an elite L.A.P.D. The role keeps Lou in business with Fox, having previously starred on the networks crime drama Prodigal Son for two seasons. In 2016, Philips portrayed serial killer Richard Ramirez in The Night Stalker.

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