62 years old (Born on February 17, 1962)
American film, television, and stage actor; He is famous from La Bamba.
Turned down his role in Supernova (2000/I) a few times before eventually accepting it. Is of Spanish, Scottish/Irish, Chinese, Filipino, Hawaiian, and Cherokee ancestry. Loves playing poker and has held games at his Los Angeles home for nearly two decades for his friends and others. Grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas Has 3 daughters with second wife Kelly Phillips: twins Grace and Isabella (born 5 October 1997) and Lili Jordan (born 26 September 1999).Lou Diamond Phillips's Best Moments
Fun Facts About Lou Diamond Phillips
He plays with the group, "The Pipefitters with Lou Diamond Phillips".
Graduated from Flour Bluff High School in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Was nominated for Broadway's 1996 Tony Award as Best Actor (Musical) for playing one of the title roles, the King, in a revival of "The King and I."
Enjoys doing theater.
He was once engaged to Jennifer Tilly.
Was seriously considered for the role of Agent John Dogget on "The X Files" (1993).
Is named for Gunnery Sergeant Lou Diamond, USMC.
Was very good friends with the late Brandon Lee.
Worked at Whataburger as a teen, becoming a shift leader during his term of employment.
The name Phillips is from his step-father.
Contributed Native American vocals on the Jon Bon Jovi solo album Young Guns II (1990) soundtrack.
Is 1/8 Cherokee.
He started acting in theater at the Stage West in Fort Worth, Texas.
Lou and his wife, Yvonne, became the parents of a girl, Indigo Sanara, on October 9, 2007.
Graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington with a BFA in Drama
Good friends with Kiefer Sutherland.
First wife, Julie Cypher, partnered with Melissa Etheridge.
Met wife, Yvonne, while shooting a Radio Shack commercial in Vancouver, British Columbia.