Graduated from Flour Bluff High School in Corpus Christi, Texas.

He plays with the group, "The Pipefitters with Lou Diamond Phillips".

Is 1/8 Cherokee.

Graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington with a BFA in Drama

Lou and his wife, Yvonne, became the parents of a girl, Indigo Sanara, on October 9, 2007.

Has 3 daughters with second wife Kelly Phillips: twins Grace and Isabella (born 5 October 1997) and Lili Jordan (born 26 September 1999).

Was nominated for Broadway's 1996 Tony Award as Best Actor (Musical) for playing one of the title roles, the King, in a revival of "The King and I."

Is named for Gunnery Sergeant Lou Diamond, USMC.

Good friends with Kiefer Sutherland.

The name Phillips is from his step-father.

Grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas

Is of Spanish, Scottish/Irish, Chinese, Filipino, Hawaiian, and Cherokee ancestry.

First wife, Julie Cypher, partnered with Melissa Etheridge.

Was seriously considered for the role of Agent John Dogget on "The X Files" (1993).

He started acting in theater at the Stage West in Fort Worth, Texas.

Worked at Whataburger as a teen, becoming a shift leader during his term of employment.

Turned down his role in Supernova (2000/I) a few times before eventually accepting it.

He was once engaged to Jennifer Tilly.

Enjoys doing theater.

Met wife, Yvonne, while shooting a Radio Shack commercial in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Contributed Native American vocals on the Jon Bon Jovi solo album Young Guns II (1990) soundtrack.

Was very good friends with the late Brandon Lee.

Loves playing poker and has held games at his Los Angeles home for nearly two decades for his friends and others.