Lou Diamond Phillips was born on February 17, 1962 in Subic Bay Naval Base, Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines. He is an actor and director, known for Courage Under Fire (1996), The Big Hit (1998) and Stand and Deliver (1988). He has been married to Yvonne Boismier Phillips since August 16, 2007. They have one child. He was previously married to Kelly Phillips and Julie Cypher.