Laz Alonso

Lazaro Alonso (born March 25, 1974) is an American actor. He is known for playing Tsu'tey in James Cameron's science fiction film Avatar and Fenix Calderon in the film Fast & Furious. Alonso has had roles in other films such as Jarhead, This Christmas, Miracle at St. Anna and Detroit. As of 2019, Alonso is part of the main cast of Amazon Prime Video's original series The Boys based on the comic book series of the same name playing the character known as "MM" (Mother's Milk).

Laz Alonso
Born
Lazaro Alonso

(1974-03-25) March 25, 1974
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Alma materHoward University
OccupationActor
Years active2000–present

Career

Alonso began his career hosting shows on the BET network.[1] Alonso appeared in music videos by Toni Braxton and Aaliyah.[2]

Also has had supporting roles in films such as Stomp the Yard, Down for Life, Jarhead, G, Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood, This Christmas and Miracle at St. Anna.[3][4]

In 2009, he played Fenix Calderon, the main antagonist in the film Fast & Furious, the fourth installment in the Fast & Furious film series. Alonso had a major role as the Na'vi warrior Tsu'tey in James Cameron's science fiction adventure film Avatar.[5]

Alonso also played one of the lead characters on the 2011, TV series Breakout Kings during its first season and the first episode of season two.[6]

He has made television guest starring appearances on The Unit, Bones, CSI: Miami, NCIS, The Practice and Eyes.[7][8]

He was the lead in the 2013, NBC drama Deception.[9]

Alonso also played one of the main characters, Detective Billy Soto, on the NBC series The Mysteries of Laura.[10]

Personal life

Alonso was born and raised in Washington, D.C. and is of Afro-Cuban descent. He is an alumnus of Howard University.[11] After graduating from Howard University with a BBA in Marketing, he had a career as an investment banker at Merrill Lynch on Wall Street before making his way into entertainment. He resides in Los Angeles. Alonso is a Christian.[12]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2000 Disappearing Acts Moving Man TV Movie
2001 30 Years to Life Richard
Down to Earth BET Announcer
2002 Morning Breath Migeulito Short
G Craig Lewis
All Night Bodega Angel
2003 Crime Partners David Little
Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood Rory
2004 Hittin' It! Chris B.
2005 All Souls Day: Dia de los Muertos Tyler
Constantine Morgue Security Guard
The Tenants Jacob 32
Flip the Script Nelson
Issues Damien
Jarhead LCpl Ramon Escobar
2006 The Last Stand Wesley
2007 Stomp the Yard Zeke
Captivity Det. Ray Di Santos
Bunny Whipped Kenny Kent Film
Mano Angel Short
This Christmas Malcolm Moore
Divine Intervention Deacon Wells
2008 Miracle at St. Anna Corporal Hector Negron
2009 Fast & Furious Fenix Calderon Film
The Ballad of G.I. Joe Doc Short
U.S. Attorney Henry Williams TV Movie
Columbia Ave. Max DelGado Short film
Down for Life Officer Barber
Avatar Tsu'tey
2010 Just Wright Mark Matthews
2011 Straw Dogs Deputy John Burke
Jumping the Broom Jason Taylor
2013 Fast & Furious 6 Fenix Calderon
Battle of the Year Dante
2017 Detroit Conyers
2018 Traffik Darren Cole
Armed Jessie
2021 Wrath of Man Carlos
TBA Detained TBA

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2000 A.M. @ BET Host TV Series
2001 NYLA Host TV Series
2002 Providence Eddie Recurring Cast: Season 5
2003 La cenicienta Lazaro Episode: "La Cenicienta"
The Practice Derek Mills Episode: "The Heat of Passion" & "Rape Shield"
2003–04 One on One Manny Recurring Cast: Season 3
2004 Without a Trace Dwayne Episode: "The Line"
Soul Food Derek Episode: "Pagan Poetry"
NCIS Staff Sergeant Steven Washington Episode: "Split Decision"
CSI: Miami Dennis de Labeque/Deuce Deuce Episode: "Pro Per"
2005 Entourage Snoop's Assistant Episode: "The Abyss"
Bones George Warren Episode: "The Man in the Wall"
Eyes James Gage Recurring Cast
2006 One on One Trent Episode: "California Girl"
The Unit Sgt. Carmichael Episode: "Natural Selection"
2010–11 Southland Det. Gil Puente Recurring Cast: Season 2-3
2011–12 Breakout Kings Charlie Duchamp Main Cast
2013 Deception Will Moreno Main Cast
Person of Interest Paul Carter Episode: "Endgame" & "The Devil's Share"
2014 Single Ladies Alec Hansen Episode: "One Wedding and a Funeral"
2014–16 The Mysteries of Laura Billy Soto Main Cast
2018 The Bobby Brown Story Louil Silas Jr Episode: "Part One" & "Part Two"
2019 L.A.'s Finest Warren Hendrix Recurring Cast: Season 1
2019– The Boys Marvin T. Milk/Mother's Milk Main Cast
2020–21 Power Book II: Ghost Detective Sam Santana Recurring Cast: Season 1
2021 A Black Lady Sketch Show - Episode: "But the Tilapias Are Fine Though, Right?"

References
  1. "Soul at Home Recipes, Presented by Lactaid". BET.com.
  2. Penn, Charlie (January 7, 2013). "Eye Candy: Laz Alonso Heats Up Primetime". Essence.
  3. "Laz Alonso Surprises Fans at Essence Festival 2014". Urbanmecca.com | African American News. 7 July 2014.
  4. ""Stomp" steps over a deeper, richer story". The Denver Post. 10 January 2007.
  5. Williams, Brennan (January 27, 2012). "Laz Alonso Talks: 'Black and Latino,' NAACP Nomination, & Evolving Into A Producer". HuffPost.
  6. Ng, Philiana (May 17, 2012). "A&E Cancels 'Breakout Kings'". The Hollywood Reporter.
  7. "Laz Alonso | TV Guide". TVGuide.com.
  8. "The Boys: Tudo o que você precisa saber sobre o Leitinho". Legião dos Heróis (in Brazilian Portuguese). 16 October 2020.
  9. "'Deception' Canceled: NBC Chooses Not To Renew Meagan Good Drama For Season 2". HuffPost. May 8, 2013.
  10. Hawkins, Kayla (September 17, 2014). "Who Is Laz Alonso? 'The Mysteries of Laura' Actor Might be Your New Favorite TV Star". Bustle.
  11. Laz Alonso: The "Fast & Furious" Interview at Sly Fox Film Reviews, March 23, 2009 (retrieved January 23, 2010)
  12. "Laz Alonso Talks About Faith". www.jetmag.com.
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