Happy birthday! Lou Diamond Phillips turns 64 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 64 on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

Lou Diamond Phillips is celebrating his 64th 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 64th 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 64.

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

Lou Diamond Phillips career in pictures

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