| Laz Alonso | |
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 Alonso with Avatar co-star C. C. H. Pounder in December 2009 |
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| Born | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Laz Alonso is an American film and television actor.
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Alonso was born in Washington, D.C. of Afro-Cuban descent. He is an alumnus of Howard University.[1]
He has had supporting roles in films such as Stomp the Yard, Jarhead, G, Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood, This Christmas, Fast & Furious, and as Tsu'tey in the James Cameron film Avatar. His interpretation of a United States Marine in Jarhead was loosely based on a USMC classmate that lived in his dormitory in college.
He has made television guest starring appearances on The Unit, Bones, CSI: Miami, NCIS, The Practice and Eyes. Alonso appeared in music videos by Toni Braxton & Aaliyah. Alonso also hosted shows on the BET network. After graduating from Howard University with a BBA in Marketing, he had a lucrative career as an Investment Banker at Merill Lynch on Wall Street. Alonso also signed on to play John Stewart in Jeff Wadlow's adaptation of Green Lantern Corps, which will be due sometime in 2009.
| Year | Film |
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| 2000 | Disappearing Acts |
| 2001 | Crime Partners 2000 |
| 30 Years to Life | |
| Down to Earth | |
| 2002 | Morning Breath |
| G | |
| All Night Bodega | |
| 2003 | Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood |
| 2004 | Hittin' It! |
| 2005 | All Souls Day |
| Constantine | |
| The Tenants | |
| Flip the Script | |
| Issues | |
| Jarhead | |
| 2006 | The Last Stand |
| 2007 | Stomp the Yard |
| Captivity | |
| Bunny Whipped | |
| Mano | |
| This Christmas | |
| Divine Intervention | |
| 2008 | Miracle at St. Anna |
| 2009 | Fast & Furious |
| Down for Life | |
| Avatar | |
| 2011 | Straw Dogs |
He currently resides in Los Angeles.
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