Happy birthday! Lou Diamond Phillips turns 63 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on February 17, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 63 on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.

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Lou Diamond Phillips is celebrating his 63rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-director Lou Diamond Phillips (La Bamba, Longmire, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 63rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Phillips, a cultural icon

Born Lou Diamond Upchurch in Subic Bay on February 17, 1962, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Phillips' not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Lou Diamond hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lou Diamond Phillips as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 63.

Happy Birthday, Lou Diamond, you're the best!