Laz Alonso facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Laz Alonso
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Alonso at the South by Southwest in 2022
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Lazaro Alonso
March 25, 1974 Washington, D.C., U.S.
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| Alma mater | Howard University (BBA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Lazaro "Laz" Alonso (born March 25, 1974) is a talented American actor. He is well-known for his roles in big movies like Avatar, where he played Tsu'tey, and Fast & Furious, where he was Fenix Calderon. You might also recognize him from the popular TV series The Boys, where he plays Marvin T. "MM" Milk.
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Early Life and School
Alonso grew up in Washington, D.C. and has Afro-Cuban family roots. He went to Howard University, a famous university in Washington, D.C. After college, he earned a degree in marketing. Before becoming an actor, he worked as an investment banker. This means he helped people and companies manage their money on Wall Street in New York City.
Acting Career Highlights
Laz Alonso started his career by hosting TV shows like "A.M. @BET" and "NYLA." He also appeared in music videos for popular singers like Toni Braxton and Aaliyah.
Early Film and TV Roles
Alonso began with supporting roles in several movies. These included Stomp the Yard, a film about college step dancing, and Jarhead, a movie about soldiers. He also appeared in This Christmas and Miracle at St. Anna. He also made guest appearances on popular TV shows. Some of these shows were Bones, CSI: Miami, and NCIS.
Big Movie Roles
In 2009, Laz Alonso became widely known for two major movie roles. He played Fenix Calderon, the main bad guy, in Fast & Furious. This was the fourth movie in the exciting Fast & Furious series. That same year, he had a very important role in James Cameron's huge science fiction movie, Avatar. In Avatar, he played Tsu'tey, a brave warrior from the Na'vi people.
Main TV Roles
Alonso has also been a main character in several TV series. In 2011, he starred in Breakout Kings. Later, in 2013, he was the lead in the NBC drama Deception. From 2014 to 2016, he played Detective Billy Soto in the NBC series The Mysteries of Laura.
Since 2019, Laz Alonso has been a main cast member of the hit series The Boys. This show is based on a comic book series. He plays the character Marvin T. "MM" Milk, also known as Mother's Milk. In 2023, he voiced the main character, Terry, in the animated series My Dad the Bounty Hunter. Terry is a dad who secretly works as a bounty hunter named Sabo Brok.
Personal Life
Laz Alonso lives in Los Angeles, California. He is very good at speaking both French and Spanish. He is also a Christian.
Images for kids
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Alonso with CCH Pounder in 2009
See also
In Spanish: Laz Alonso para niños
