Courage Under Fire1996
As Staff Sergeant John Monfriez
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Lou Diamond Phillips
Born
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 (115)
Young Guns1988
As Chavez y Chavez
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One2024
As The Spectre / Owlman (voice)
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three2024
As The Spectre (voice)
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Werewolves2024
As Dr. Aranda
TMDb 5.8 / 10
DC Showcase - Constantine: The House of Mystery2022
As Spectre (voice)
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two2024
As The Spectre (voice)
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Che: Part Two2008
As Mario Monje
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Young Guns II1990
As Jose Chavez y Chavez
TMDb 6.5 / 10
The 332015
As Luis Urzua 'Don Lucho'
TMDb 6.4 / 10
La Bamba1987
As Ritchie Valens
TMDb 7.3 / 10
The Big Hit1998
As Cisco
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Hollywood Homicide2003
As Wanda
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Easter Sunday2022
As Lou Diamond Phillips
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Stand and Deliver1988
As Angel Guzman
TMDb 7.8 / 10
Brokedown Palace1999
As Roy Knox
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Casa Grande2026
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Bats1999
As Sheriff Emmett Kimsey
TMDb 4.6 / 10
Supernova2000
As Yerzy Penalosa
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Theatrical Preview2026
As Daniel Fischer (voice)
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Urban Country2018
As Warden Tono
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Big Kill2019
As Johnny Kane
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Demon Wind1990
As Demon
TMDb 4.9 / 10
The First Power1990
As Det. Russell Logan
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Gone But Not Forgotten2005
As Alan Page
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Gangland2025
As Teddy Sharpe
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Get Fast2024
As The Cowboy
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration1993
As Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Metal Tornado2011
As Michael Edwards
TMDb 4.7 / 10
Picking Up the Pieces2000
As Officer Alfonso
TMDb 4.3 / 10
Renegades1989
As Hank Storm
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Stark Raving Mad2002
As Gregory
TMDb 6.1 / 10
A Show of Force1990
As Jesus Fuentes
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Another Day in Paradise1998
As Jewels (uncredited)
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Young Guns IIIRelease date TBA
As Chavez
Route 6662001
As Jack La Roca
TMDb 5.1 / 10
Termination Point2007
As Dr. Daniel Winter
TMDb 4.6 / 10
Shadow of the Wolf1992
As Agaguk
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Dangerous Touch1995
As Mick Burroughs
TMDb 3.9 / 10
Love Takes Wing2009
As Ray Russell
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Fingerprints2006
As Doug
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Cop and a Half: New Recruit2017
As Detective Simmons
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Disorganized Crime1989
As Ray Forgy
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Murder at the Presidio2005
As CWO James Chandler
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Adverse2021
As Dr. Cruz
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Aquaman2006
As Tom Curry
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Avenge the Crows2017
As Casper
TMDb 4.7 / 10
Dakota1988
As John Dakota
TMDb 4.5 / 10
Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western1997
As Self
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Red Water2003
As John Sanders
TMDb 4.1 / 10
Takedown2010
As David
TMDb 4.5 / 10
Absolon2003
As Walters
TMDb 4.1 / 10
El Cortez2006
As Manny DeSilva
TMDb 5.6 / 10
American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez2026
As Self
The Night Stalker2016
As Richard Ramirez
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Widow
WidowRelease date TBA
A Better Way to Die2001
As William Dexter
TMDb 5.6 / 10
The Trial of Adolf Eichmann1997
As Abba Kovner / Eliahu Rosenberg (voices)
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Sky2016
As Duane
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Sanitarium2013
As James Silo
TMDb 4.7 / 10
Teresa's Tattoo1994
As Wheeler
TMDb 4.9 / 10
Sequoia2014
As Colin
TMDb 5.8 / 10
The Invited2010
As Garrett
TMDb 3.9 / 10
Lone Hero2002
As Bart
TMDb 4.2 / 10
Elena of Avalor: Realm of the Jaquins2017
As Victor Delgado (voice)
Created Equal2017
As Monsignor Renzulli
TMDb 6.0 / 10
The Trail to Hope Rose2004
As Keenan Deerfield
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Extreme Justice1993
As Jeff Powers
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Sioux City1994
As Jesse Rainfeather Goldman
TMDb 5.0 / 10
The Dark Wind1992
As Officer Jim Chee
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Angel and the Badman2009
As Quirt Evans
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Malevolent2002
As Jack Lucas
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O1993
As Self
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Undertow1996
As Jack Ketchum
TMDb 5.7 / 10
"Bats" Abound1999
As Self
Lone Rider2008
As Bobby Hattaway
TMDb 3.9 / 10
Boulevard1994
As Hassan
TMDb 4.9 / 10
The Panama Deception1992
As English Voice-over
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Filly Brown2013
As Jose Tonorio
TMDb 6.2 / 10
The Three Kings1987
As Tag
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Alien Express2005
As Vic Holden
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Striking Range2006
As Eugene "Vash" Vasher
TMDb 4.2 / 10
Knight Club2001
As Dirk Gueron
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Backyards & Bullets
Backyards & Bullets2007
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Et Tu2025
As Brent Barrymore
TMDb 4.3 / 10
Carny2009
As Sheriff Atlas
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Time Bomb1984
As Terrorist
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Override1994
As Cal
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Ambition1991
As Mitchell Osgood
TMDb 4.3 / 10
Naked Movie2008
As Self
TMDb 3.7 / 10
Never Forget2008
As Frank Hill
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Death Toll2008
As Mayor Padial
TMDb 3.3 / 10
One in a Million
One in a MillionRelease date TBA
Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died
Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died1999
As Self
Hangman2001
As Detective Nick Roos
TMDb 4.0 / 10
In a Class of His Own1999
As Ricardo 'Rich' Donato
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Wind in the Wire1993
TMDb 8.5 / 10
Stunt C*cks2004
As Self
TMDb 7.0 / 10
The Wharf Rat1996
As Petey Martin
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Trespasses1986
As Drifter
TMDb 4.9 / 10
Hourglass1997
As uncredited
TMDb 4.9 / 10
Interface1985
As Punk no. 1
TMDb 3.4 / 10
One for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll
One for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll2006
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Quest2017
As Gus
TMDb 6.0 / 10
The Last Train2017
As Gunner
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Drowning
DrowningRelease date TBA
As Tommy Nuts
Aguadilla2025
As Benicio
Lucy in the Sky with Diamond2013
As Lou Diamond Phillips
TMDb 3.5 / 10
Smoke Alarm: The Unfiltered Truth About Cigarettes1997
As Camel
Grandpa's Place2004
As Self
TMDb 5.5 / 10
The Wiggles - Rock and Roll Preschool2015
As Himself
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Harley1991
As Harley
TMDb 4.0 / 10
An Untold Triumph: America's Filipino Soldiers2002
As Narrator (voice)
TMDb 10.0 / 10
The Ambulance Chaser
The Ambulance ChaserRelease date TBA
City Kid
City KidRelease date TBA
As Harley
Filmography and biography: TMDb