ACTOR LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS TURNS IN A DISTURBING GUEST ROLE IN 'LAW & ORDER: SVU' ON TUESDAY, APRIL 4TH AT 10 P.M. ET/PT

ACTOR LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS ON NBC'S 'LAW & ORDER: SVU', TUESDAY, APRIL 4, (10 P.M. ET/PT)

NEW YORK -- March 30, 2006 -- Actor Lou Diamond Phillips guest stars on NBC's "Law & Order; SVU" in a role that will leave viewers reeling. His disturbing performance as Jeremy Paul Wilson, a sadistic pedophile and murderer, will have a profound impact on the partnership of Dets. Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Stabler (Chris Meloni). This gripping and powerful episode of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" airs on Tuesday, April 4th at 10 PM ET/PT.

Wilson, a cold blooded murderer and pedophile, is in possession of a cache of hunting knives, has kidnapped two children and has nothing to lose. This "must see" hour of SVU will bring Dets. Fin (Ice-T), Benson and Stabler to a bus terminal where a violent and emotional showdown with Wilson takes a dangerous turn.

Executive Producer Neal Bear said, "Fans of this show will be sitting on the edge of their seats at the twists and turns in this emotional hour. I think this episode showcases the strength of our ensemble cast, and their compelling performances as well as an unusual and forceful performance from Lou Diamond Phillips."

Phillips diverse performances include work on the big screen in "La Bamba," Young Guns," "Courage Under Fire," and "Stand and Deliver." He received a Tony Award nomination for his role on Broadway in the critically acclaimed remake of "The King and I."

Dann Florek, Richard Belzer, B.D. Wong, Diane Neal and Tamara Tunie also star in "Law & Order: SVU."

"Law & Order: SVU" is produced by Wolf Films in association with NBC Universal Television Studio.