Laz Alonso facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Laz Alonso
Alonso at the South by Southwest festival in 2022
Born	Lazaro Alonso (1974-03-25) March 25, 1974 (age 51) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Alma mater	Howard University (BBA)
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2000–present

Lazaro "Laz" Alonso (born March 25, 1974) is an American actor famous for his roles in major movies and television shows. You might know him as the Na'vi warrior Tsu'tey in the science fiction movie Avatar or as the villain Fenix Calderon in Fast & Furious.

Since 2019, Alonso has been a star on the popular TV series The Boys. He plays the character Marvin T. Milk, who is better known by his nickname "Mother's Milk" or "MM". He has also appeared in other films like Jarhead, This Christmas, and Detroit.

Early Life and Education

Laz Alonso was born and raised in Washington, D.C.. His parents were immigrants from Cuba. Growing up, he learned to speak both English and Spanish fluently.

For college, Alonso attended the famous Howard University, also in Washington, D.C. He studied business and earned a degree in marketing. Before he became an actor, he had a very different job. He worked as an investment banker on Wall Street for a large company called Merrill Lynch.

Acting Career

Alonso's journey into entertainment began when he hosted TV shows like A.M. @BET. He also appeared in music videos for famous singers like Toni Braxton and Aaliyah. This helped him get noticed in the entertainment world.

Big Screen Breakthrough

Alonso started his movie career with smaller parts in films. He appeared in movies like Stomp the Yard, Jarhead, and Miracle at St. Anna.

His career took a big leap in 2009 with two major roles. He played Fenix Calderon, the main bad guy in Fast & Furious. That same year, he played Tsu'tey in James Cameron's blockbuster hit Avatar. As Tsu'tey, he was a proud warrior of the Na'vi people on the planet Pandora.

Success on Television

Alonso with fellow Avatar cast member CCH Pounder in 2009.

Besides movies, Laz Alonso has had a very successful career in television. He has been a guest star on many popular shows, including CSI: Miami, NCIS, and Bones.

He has also been a main character in several TV series. He was one of the leads in the show Breakout Kings and later starred in the NBC drama Deception. From 2014 to 2016, he played Detective Billy Soto in the series The Mysteries of Laura.

Since 2019, he has played Marvin T. "Mother's Milk" Milk in the Amazon Prime Video series The Boys. His character is a key member of a team trying to keep superheroes in check. In 2023, he voiced the main character in the animated series My Dad the Bounty Hunter.

Personal Life

Laz Alonso currently lives in Los Angeles, California. He is a Christian and is proud of his Cuban-American heritage.

Selected Film and TV Roles

Here are some of Laz Alonso's most well-known roles in movies and television.

Famous Movie Roles

Famous Television Roles

See also

In Spanish: Laz Alonso para niños