Lou Diamond Phillips’ diverse background has enriched his many performances which have garnered him a Tony Award Nomination for the critically acclaimed The King and I, and both a Golden Globe Nomination and Independent Spirit Award for Stand and Deliver. Lou has also starred in such acclaimed feature films as La Bamba and Young Guns, among many others. He has recently joined the cast of Sci Fi Channel’s new original series SGU: Stargate Universe.
As a distinguished actor, director and writer in the world of entertainment, Lou Diamond Phillips has also turned his creative talents and personal efforts towards improving the lives of many people who needed a tireless champion.
Mr. Phillips has received numerous accolades for his humanitarian work over the years, including the Oxfam America Partners Award for his commitment to fighting global hunger. He has been recognized by Amnesty International for his human rights work. He also has served as a spokesman for ACT Today and the California Teachers Association’s Read Across America Program. He is the spokesperson for Autism Care and Treatment and is also very active with Aids Project LA and with Broadway Cares. Most recently, Mr. Phillips received a presidential citation from the Philippine President, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, in recognition of his efforts for Filipino World War II Veterans.
Time for Lyme has the distinct privilege to introduce Lou Diamond Phillips to the Lyme disease community at the TFL Gala, “The Dream – Creating a Lyme Free World” to be held on April 18th in Greenwich CT, where he will receive the 2009 Time For Lyme Humanitarian Award.
ABOUT THE AWARD: In 2007, Time For Lyme introduced a bi-annual award ceremony to honor great humanitarians who also advance the awareness of Lyme disease and help make progress towards its cure. The first recipient of the Award, in April 2007 was the designer Tommy Hilfiger.
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