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Lou Diamond Phillips Quotes

7 Thought-Provoking Quotes By Lou Diamond Phillips

Famous As: Actor and Director Known for His Role as ‘Ritchie Valens’ in the Biopic ‘La Bamba’

Born On: February 17, 1962

Born In: U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay, Philippines

Lou Diamond Phillips is a well-known American actor and film director. He gained prominence for his performance in ‘La Bamba.’ He won an ‘Independent Spirit Award’ and bagged in a ‘Golden Globe’ nomination for his role in ‘Academy Award’ nominated film ‘Stand and Deliver.’ ‘The King and I’ marked his Broadway debut, for which he also earned a ‘Tony Award’ nomination. Some of his other noteworthy film credits include ‘Courage Under Fire,’ ‘Che,’ ‘Young Guns,’ ‘The Big Hit,’ ‘The 33,’ ‘Young Guns 2,’ and ‘Brokedown Palace.’ Zoom through the compilation of famous quotes by Lou Diamond Phillips on actors, enthusiasm, pain, rehabilitation, love, passion, class, acting, people, ideas, business, hope, women, respect, will, life, time, world, diversity and more.

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Sometimes I only hope to make a good popcorn movie.

Sometimes I only hope to make a good popcorn movie.
Lou Diamond Phillips

Sidney Poitier, who is class personified, said: Lou, youre a leading man because youre a good actor. Brought tears to my eyes.

Sidney Poitier, who is class personified, said: Lou, youre a leading man because youre a good actor. Brought tears to my eyes.
Lou Diamond Phillips

It's easier to stay in shape than to fluctuate.

It's easier to stay in shape than to fluctuate.
Lou Diamond Phillips

I'm an actor first and foremost; it's my first love and passion.

I'm an actor first and foremost; it's my first love and passion.
Lou Diamond Phillips

Approach every film with the same enthusiasm, regardless of its budget.

Approach every film with the same enthusiasm, regardless of its budget.
Lou Diamond Phillips

Although a lot of pain for a little screen time; Shaving legs, waxing eyebrows, high heels, trying to put on a bra, losing weight because women's clothes are SO revealing - Ladies you have my respect.

Although a lot of pain for a little screen time; Shaving legs, waxing eyebrows, high heels, trying to put on a bra, losing weight because women's clothes are SO revealing - Ladies you have my respect.
Lou Diamond Phillips

Hollywood will put you in a box, so to speak. Some people will have seen you in 'La Bamba' or another dramatic film and think, 'Okay, that's what Lou does.' But they don't really have an idea of the range or diversity that I can bring to a project.
Lou Diamond Phillips