People who saw the film at ages 18, 19 are now showing it to their kids. Reviews and scores for movies involving lou diamond phillips. Lou diamond phillips has an appreciation for portraying reallife people and the chameleonlike talent to do it. A progressive social worker has harley sent to texas to live with the nortons, an openminded, heartful christian family, and spend two months on their ranch. Which gives luo diamond and his partner a hard time to catch him because he can jump into other bodys. For the academy award nominated stand and deliver 1988, phillips was nominated for a golden globe award and won an independent spirit. Lou diamond phillips is an american actor and director born in the u. But for lou diamond phillips, a selfprofessed gambler and professional poker player, odds never fazed him and hes played the cards his been dealt like a champ.
I almost feel that if a movie has lou diamond phillips in it the movie must be good. The top five lou diamond phillips movie roles of his career. The golden globes have come and gone and in advance of. Lou diamond phillips is the best choice to play the late richard ramirez. Lou diamond phillips was born on february 17, 1962 in subic bay naval base, olongapo city, zambales, philippines as lou diamond upchurch. Lou diamond phillips biography and filmography lou. Surrounded by a town full of doddering hicks, harley takes on ranch chores, learns to. Ola sees the local pimp hassan lou diamond phillips murder another prostitute, but refuses to. If you want to know what it was like growing up in the 50s this movie will give you an inside look at it. Renegades 1989 trailer lou diamond phillips gary farmer. The film depicts the impact valenss career had on the lives of his halfbrother bob morales, his.
Although diamond is sometimes referred to as highly decorated, his only personal decoration was the secretary of the navy commendation ribbon, which later became the navy commendation medal. Renegades is a 1989 actioncrime film starring lou diamond phillips and kiefer sutherland. Lou diamond phillips is an american actor and director best known for his performances in the. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and other facts about his life. Lou diamond phillips recalls ritchie valens sister. We get to see drones flying, cars sucked into the vortex and more. Lou diamond phillips to star in the boys of eloy deadline. Elite tight knit squad led by the murderous scott glen who turns in a great performance as a cop who would rather kill than arrest the bad, really bad, guys. Lou diamond phillips is an american actor and director. Lou diamond phillips made his film debut in 1986 in a low budget hollywood film called trespasses. Just look at the way he burst onto the hollywood scene in 1987 with the surprise hit biopic featurev27857la bambalabamba after years of. Im sorry that i cant say i love it, but its about the first power starring.
The film was reedited and rereleased under a different title in 1991, harley. Lou diamond phillips was gobsmacked over prodigal son renewal. The filipinoamerican actor lou diamond phillips was named after him by his father, a marine corps c crew chief. The plot concerns a hostile swarm of genetically mutated bats who terrorize a local texas town and it is up to zoologist sheila casper, who teams up with town sheriff emmett kimsey, to exterminate the creatures before they. While dakota restores an antique car, he becomes a pseudo big brother for the ranchers young son, casey, who lost his leg to cancer.
Lou diamond phillips management contact details name, email, phone number. He was born in philippines and was raised in texas. Lou diamond phillips is an american film, television, and stage actor. Dakota also known as harley is a 1988 american drama film starring lou diamond phillips and directed by fred holmes the film was reedited and rereleased under a different title in 1991, harley. Wilson, william malone and daniel chuba and directed by walter hill, credited as thomas lee. The film was directed by sheldon wilson and stars lou diamond phillips. Carny, also known as jersey devil in australia, is a 2009 canadian television horror film by syfy and the 17th film in the maneater series. To borrow a phrase, lou diamond phillips is one of the hardest working guys in showbusiness. The following year, he starred in one of his best roles as angel david guzman in the drama film stand and deliver, which was nominated for the academy award and earned him an independent spirit award, as well as a golden globe nomination. The science, well, but who is complaining im not, there is lou diamond philips and that is enough for me. Jun 10, 2015 lou diamond phillips is the best choice to play the late richard ramirez.
Lou diamond phillips starring as the night stalker variety. He earned a supporting actor golden globe award nomination for his role in stand and deliver and a tony award nomination for his role in the king and i. In truth its an award winning performance and should be remembered at the time emmys are distributed. A new year and another season of film festivals and award shows. With lou diamond phillips, eli cummins, jan dewitt, kim valentine. Thomas lee was chosen as a directorial pseudonym for release, as the name alan smithee had become too well known as a badge of a film being disowned by its makers. Lou diamond phillips was born in olongapo, zambales, philippines on saturday, february 17, 1962 baby boomers generation.
Oh donna ritchie valens feat lou diamond phillips 1987. He soon becomes a good friend of the disabled son and helps them overcome local problems. Lou diamond phillips will both topline and cowrite the boys of eloy, based on the true story of a ragtag coed softball team in the prison town of eloy, ariz. Lou diamond phillips thinks it has a long ways yet to go over three decades, phillips has been more than a passive witness to the. Galeria zdjec lou diamond phillips przodkowie lou byli hiszpanami, szkotami, irlandczykami, chinczykami, filipinczykami, hawajczykami i cherokee. He has been married to yvonne boismier phillips since august 16, 2007. Feb 26, 2019 after the death of his wife, jim, the accountant, has come from the east to join his brother in business. Biographical story of the rise from nowhere of early rock and roll singer ritchie valens who died at age 17 in a plane crash with buddy holly and the big bopper. The film is the first to be produced by morgan creek productions.
And like his namesake, lou would rise to legendary heights, and for many is considered a hero. Dakota lou diamond phillips is a troubled teenager on the run who takes a job at a texas ranch to work off his debts. Other notable films in which phillips has starred include courage under fire, che, and love takes wing. Starring kiefer sutherland, lou diamond phillips, jami gertz, floyd red crow westerman, and gary farmer. Mary louise brooks 1906 1985, aka louise brooks, an american dancer, model, showgirl and silent film actress famous for her bobbed haircut and sex appeal. Lou diamond phillips filmography and movies fandango.
Lou diamond phillips was born in subic bay naval station, philippines in 1962 and his birth name is louis diamond upchurch. Naval base subic bay in olongapo, zambales, philippines on february 17, 1962. Cass sr with lou diamond phillips, stacy keach, vincent spano, marta dubois. After a long, gruesome hunt, detective russell logan phillips finally captures the brutal pentagram killer jeff kober and watches as the. Kober gos in deep with devil so to come back from the dead. Its an all around great movie with good 50s music but it is a tear jerker. The film is about a woman named jennefer kari wuhrer who runs from her abusive boyfriend, gives her baby up for adoption, and takes the next bus out of town. Surrounded by a town full of doddering hicks, harley takes on ranch chores, learns to ride. Lou upchurch lou diamond phillips gets his idiosyncratic good looks from a gene pool varied enough to make your head spin. Floyd red crow westerman debuted in this film as red crow, hank storms father. From 198387 phillips appeared in several small, independent, texasmade films, beginning with angel alley. The 33 2015 luis urzua don lucho brokedown palace 1999 u. Shooting the movie dakota in the dallas area, 1987. Young guns is a 1988 american western film directed by christopher cain and written by john fusco.
Phillips, who was raised in corpus christi, shared kudos for the. Lou diamond phillips celebrity profile check out the latest lou diamond phillips photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Latest movies and tv shows with lou diamond phillips imdb. Lou diamond phillipsthe officer tracy griffith plays a psychic with the bad guy jeff kober. Lou upchurchlou diamond phillips gets his idiosyncratic. The night stalker 2016 bellamy young, lou diamond phillips, louis herthum. Lou diamond phillips gives a brilliant and mesmerizing performance as ramirez the night stalker.
Lou diamond phillips list of movies and tv shows tv guide. The first lowbudget film in which he starred was called trespasses. Our sold out show at the world famous viper room in hollywood ca. Oct 15, 2019 lou diamond phillips cellphone was recharging when his agent tried to call him with some good news. Lou diamond phillips was born on february 17, 1962 in subic bay naval base. She ends up on the streets during a grim and cold winter in toronto. Sioux city is a 1994 american mystery drama film directed by and starring lou diamond phillips, gary farmer as russell white, tantoo cardinal as dawn rainfeather, and future touched by an angel star john dye as colin adams. With lou diamond phillips, deedee norton, herta ware, eli cummins. Lou diamond phillips recalls ritchie valens sister breaking down on the set of. Its a wonderfully sustained characterization, and deserves probably more attention that it will get.
Lou diamond phillips thinks it has a long ways yet to go over three decades, phillips has been more than a passive witness to the evolution of diversity in the film industry. It was originally developed in 1988 by director william malone as. Created equal a cocky, upandcoming attorney, begrudgingly takes on a case to sue the archdiocese of new orleans for sex discrimination. Actor lou diamond phillips is no stranger to the dramatic ups and downs and surprises of his profession. To cinefiles, shes best remembered for her three starring roles in pandoras box 1929 and diary of a lost girl 1929 directed by g. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. The film also focuses on ritchies friendship and rivalry with his older brother bob morales and his relationship with donna ludwig, his girlfriend. 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. The biographical drama film became a cult hit, and phillips suddenly found himself in the position of the most promising young actor. The jersey devil appears in quick flash glimpses in the very beginning of the film as it growls. Lou diamond phillips agent, manager, publicist contact info. Since gaining public attention with his portrayal of. Lou diamond phillips full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Lou diamond phillips does a great job portraying him.
Supernova is a 2000 science fiction horror film written by david c. The following year, he starred in one of his best roles as angel david guzman in the drama film stand and deliver, which was nominated for the academy award and earned him an. Lou completed his bachelor of fine arts in drama and was active in theatre even after college. Lou diamond phillips 1962 biography on film reference. While dakota restores an antique car, he becomes a pseudo big brother for. It was the first film released by destination films. Jake and travis, two misfit rogues with one foot on. Lou diamond phillips biography childhood, life achievements. Media in category lou diamond phillips the following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total.
Detective russell logan phillips finally captures the brutal russell logan phillips finally captures. With bellamy young, lou diamond phillips, louis herthum, annalisa cochrane. Nov 08, 2016 the night stalker 2016 bellamy young, lou diamond phillips, louis herthum. The film stars emilio estevez, kiefer sutherland, lou diamond phillips, charlie sheen, dermot mulroney, casey siemaszko, terence stamp, terry oquinn, brian keith, and jack palance. Big kill official hd trailer 2019 lou diamond phillips.
Lou diamond phillips biography, life, interesting facts. Lou diamond phillips biography and filmography lou diamond. Dec 11, 2019 created equal a cocky, upandcoming attorney, begrudgingly takes on a case to sue the archdiocese of new orleans for sex discrimination. Bob hattaway, an honored soldier, returns to his western hometown to discover that corrupt landowner stu croaker has become the most powerful man in the county. Lou diamond phillips net worth 2020 bio, age, height. Lou diamond phillips biography 1962 film reference. Its been over three decades since actor lou diamond phillips portrayed chicano rock n roll legend ritchie valens on the silver screen. I could even tolerate lou diamond philips who does a better job here than most his b roles. Bats movie lobby card poster set 1999 horror lou diamond.
Lou diamond phillips recalls ritchie valens sister breaking. With heartening family drama and adrenalinepumping action, lone rider is a western with guts, glory, and a powerful message. The film follows ritchie from his days in pacoima, california where he and his family make a meager living working on farms to his rise as a star. Shes taken in by a prostitute named ola played by rae dawn chong. Lou diamond philips is also in another scifi movie i liked bats. He has starred in many films like courage under fire, che, young guns and young guns ii. Since then, hes bounced from genre to genre, from comedies disorganized crime to scifi stargate universe, working steadily. The film stars lou diamond phillips, dina meyer, bob gunton and leon. Malcolm is kidnapped by junkyard killer and begins to remember his first meeting with him, which will affect malcolms psychological future. View lou diamond phillips booking agent, manager, publicist contact info.