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Lou Diamond Phillips: A Serious Actor & Poker Player

Lou Diamond Phillips is not pure American. In fact, he was not born in the United States. Nevertheless, he has been successful in penetrating the entertainment industry of the United States. And for a long time now, he has made an international name in show business. Will he make an international name too in the poker industry? Let's find out.

The real name of Lou Diamond Phillips is Lou Diamond Upchurch. He was born on February 17, 1962 in the Philippines at the Subic Bay Naval Station. The surname of his stepfather is Phillips, which he later decided to use. Hence, the name Lou Diamond Phillips.

Lou Diamond Phillips did not know that he would be pursuing a career in acting until he met Adam Roarke of the Film Actors Lab in Arlington, Texas in 1982. He began to study Film Acting Technique at the Film Actors Lab and when he completed the course, he worked for the Film Actors Lab as an instructor.

It was in 1987 when Lou Diamond Phillips was given his biggest break. It was his portrayal of the main character, Ritchie Valens, of the motion picture "La Bamba." In 1988, he was also given a role in the motion picture "Stand and Deliver," which earned him nominations from the Golden Globe and the Independent Spirit award-giving bodies. More film projects were given to him as he also co-starred in the films "Young Guns" and "Young Guns II" in 1988 and 1990 with actors Kiefer Sutherland and Emilio Estevez. Another victory he experienced in the Hollywood industry was when he won the Best Supporting Male award from Blockbuster Entertainment for the character he portrayed in the motion picture "Courage Under Fire" in 1996.

His other films include "Murder at the Presidio," "Hollywood Homicide," "Red Water," "Route 666," "Picking Up the Pieces," "Brokedown Palace," and "Bats."

Televiewers probably recognize him too for his appearances in such programs as "Twilight Zone," "Spin City," "Outer Limits," and "Miami Vice."

Well, when he is not acting, he is on tour with the band called The Pipefitters. Yes, you read it write. It is not only the acting bug that has bitten Lou Diamond Phillips. This talented guy is also into singing and song writing. In fact, his love for singing even brought him to do a revival of the Broadway musical "The King and I."

This celebrity also loves playing poker that's why he did not have any second thoughts when he was asked to partner with CelebPoker.com and create an instructional video about poker. The focus of the instructional video is Texas Hold'em. The contents of the video include tips offered by this celebrity poker player and insights on his favorite poker techniques and betting strategies. This celebrity poker player explains in an articulate manner how Texas Hold'em is played.

Aside from making an instructional video, this celebrity poker player also participates in the Hollywood Home games of the World Poker Tour. This celebrity poker player participates on behalf of the charitable institution Sierra Canyon H. S. & Santa Suzanna Montessori.

Well, it does seem like this celebrity poker player will not make an international name in the poker industry, because this celebrity poker player has already started to make a name globally.