Laz Alonso — Movies, TV Shows & Roles

Actor

1974-03-25 · Washington, D.C., U.S. · Male

22 series in the catalog

Lazaro Alonso (born March 25, 1974) is a Cuban-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. From 2019 to 2026, Alonso was part of the main cast of the superhero series The Boys (based on the comic book series of the same name) playing the character known as Marvin T. "MM (Mother's Milk)" Milk.
Early life and education
Alonso was born and raised in Washington, D.C. to Afro-Cuban immigrant parents. He grew up in Mount Pleasant and graduated from St. John's College High School. He is an alumnus of Howard University. 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.
Career
Alonso began his career hosting the television shows A.M. @BET and NYLA. Alonso has also appeared in music videos by recording artists Toni Braxton and Aaliyah.
Alonso 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.
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.
Alonso played one of the lead characters on the 2011, TV series Breakout Kings during its first season and the first episode of season two.
He has made television guest starring appearances on The Unit, Bones, CSI: Miami, NCIS, The Practice and Eyes.
Alonso was the lead in the 2013, NBC drama Deception.
Alonso also played one of the main characters, Detective Billy Soto, on the NBC series The Mysteries of Laura.
In 2023, he played the protagonist of My Dad the Bounty Hunter, a dad named Terry who secretly works as a bounty hunter named Sabo Brok.
Alonso briefly reprised his role as Tsu'tey with a cameo in the 2025 sequel Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Personal life
Alonso resides in Los Angeles, California. He speaks Spanish fluently and is a Christian.
Laz Alonso discussing NBC's Deception December 2012