Lou Diamond Phillips

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Characters played by Lou Diamond Phillips

Henry Standing Bear — Longmire (2012)

A Cheyenne man and Walt's closest friend who collaborates with tribal police. He becomes a vigilante to avenge a local girl, survives kidnapping and torture, helps expose corruption, kills a key henchman in the finale, and takes over a casino.

Angel Guzman — Stand and Deliver (1988)

A student who arrives late, questions the teacher's authority, and is associated with the gang-related conflicts surrounding the class.

Gil Arroyo — Prodigal Son (2019)

Gil Arroyo is an NYPD lieutenant who helps Malcolm Bright investigate the copycat serial killer. He is also Malcolm's father figure and the officer who responded when Malcolm reported Dr. Martin Whitly's crimes as a child. Gil therefore connects Malcolm's traumatic past with his present police work and supports him as he confronts Martin again.

Chavez y Chavez — Young Guns (1988)

Variant name for Jose Chavez, steadfast fighter and loyal companion.

Jose Chavez y Chavez — Young Guns II (1990)

Full name of Chavez, former peyote guide turned outlaw seeking justice.

The Spectre (voice) — Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three (2024)

Voice of divine spirit of vengeance with reality-warping power.

The Spectre / Owlman (voice) — Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One (2024)

Voice of wrathful spirit of vengeance and Crime Syndicate villain.

Staff Sergeant John Monfriez — Courage Under Fire (1996)

Claims to have led the crew and killed Walden, but actually threatened mutiny, shot her during a standoff, and lied to rescuers about her survival to cover his cowardice. His deceit is exposed by Serling, leading him to commit suicide by driving into a train.

Dr. Aranda — Werewolves (2024)

Lead scientist who develops the Moonscreen serum and oversees high-security facility tests. During a chaotic outbreak when test subjects break loose, he is accidentally exposed to moonlight and transforms into a werewolf.

The Spectre (voice) — Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two (2024)

Voice of the vengeful spirit of God seeking justice.

Spectre — DC Showcase - Constantine: The House of Mystery (2022)

Spectre is the supernatural judge who explains that Constantine’s rewriting of history caused a massive disturbance and sentences him to remain in the House of Mystery for eternity. Spectre’s punishment repeatedly resets Constantine’s existence, later revealing that the prison was intended as a perfect dream before pronouncing his doom.

Mario Monje — Che: Part Two (2008)

Leader of the Bolivian Communist Party opposing Che's strategy.

Career Overview

Lou Diamond Phillips has 170 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Young Guns Series with 3 titles. Signature works include Longmire, Stand and Deliver, Prodigal Son. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
170
Birth Date
1962-02-17
Birth Place
Subic Bay Naval Base, Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines

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Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q319725), public domain (CC0).