Lou Diamond Phillips - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 17, 1962 |
|---|---|
| Age | 64 |
| Birthplace | U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay, Olongapo, Zambales, Philippines |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Lou Diamond Phillips's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Ritchie Valens in 'La Bamba' (1987), and prominent roles in films like 'Stand and Deliver' (1988), 'Young Guns' (1988), as well as television series such as 'Longmire' and 'Prodigal Son.' |
Intro
Lou Diamond Phillips is an American actor and film director best known for his breakout role as Ritchie Valens in the biographical drama 'La Bamba' (1987), as well as numerous roles in film, television, and stage over a career spanning more than three decades.
Early Life & Background
Lou Diamond Phillips was born to Lucita Umayam Aranas and Gerald Amon Upchurch at the U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay in the Philippines. His father was an officer in the United States Navy. Following his father's death, Phillips was adopted by his stepfather and took the surname Phillips. He was raised in Texas, where he developed an early interest in acting and graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a degree in Drama.
Career Highlights
- Breakthrough role as Ritchie Valens in 'La Bamba' (1987)
- Starred in 'Stand and Deliver' (1988), earning an Independent Spirit Award nomination
- Co-starred in the Western 'Young Guns' (1988) and its sequel 'Young Guns II' (1990)
- Tony-nominated for his performance in the Broadway revival of 'The King and I' (1996)
- Recurring television roles include 'Longmire', '24', and 'Prodigal Son'
Trivia
- He is of Filipino, Scottish-Irish, and Cherokee ancestry.
- Won the Theatre World Award and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor for his role as the King of Siam in 'The King and I' on Broadway.
- Has directed episodes of several television series, including 'The Outer Limits' and 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'
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Lou Diamond Phillips is 64 years old.
Lou Diamond Phillips was born the 17 February 1962.
U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay, Olongapo, Zambales, Philippines.
On His Birth-Day
About February 17th, 1962, in brief:
- Historical events: The North Sea flood of 1962 occurred on February 17, causing extensive damage in northern Europe, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands. High tides and storm surges led to significant flooding, resulting in loss of life and property.
- Day of the week: February 17th, 1962 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Duke Of Earl by Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler)
- #1 UK song: The Young Ones by Cliff Richard
- Popular movie: To Kill a Mockingbird directed by Robert Mulligan
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