Lou Diamond Phillips
Appearances: 1Shows: 1Latest: Jun 23, 2026
Latest appearance: Jun 23, 2026 on The Daily Show →
Lou Diamond Phillips is an actor and director recognized for his work in film, television, and theater. He is widely known for his role as Ritchie Valens in the movie "La Bamba."
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Interview
Lou Diamond Phillips - Honoring Indigenous Talent in “Gangland” | The Daily Show
Lou Diamond Phillips discusses Gangland, an independent neo-Western centered on an Indigenous reservation, and praises its Indigenous cast, crew and Oklahoma locations. He also explains the Academy’s human-performance rules for AI, reflects on sustaining a 40-year acting career and previews upcoming work on Chair Company and Count My Lies.