Laz Alonso is a black Cuban-American actor born and raised in Washington D.C. Alonso grew up in a single parent household; his father died when he was very young. In high school, he spent time with many Dominicans.

His neighborhood was predominantly African-American. He attended Howard University, the renowned historically black university in D.C., and eventually became a host for Black Entertainment Television. Alonso's goal from the beginning was to be an actor, however. Wanting to fulfill his mother's wishes, and not wanting to waste his business degree, he accepted a job on Wall Street working for Merill Lynch. He later quit to pursue an acting career.

In 2000, Alonso appeared in the HBO film Disappearing Acts (2000), based on the Terry MacMillan novel, with Wesley Snipes and Sanaa Lathan, affording him the opportunity to work under director Gina Prince-Bythewood. He has also starred in 30 Years to Life (2001) and Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood. He can also be seen in Land of Opportunity, a Puerto Rican love story set in Washington Heights.

He also played the role of LCpl. Ramón Escobar in the movie Jarhead (2005).

He played Zeke, the president of a black fraternity in 2007's Stomp The Yard.

In The News:

Film Shorts FWWeekly Also with Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Giovanni Ribisi, Michelle Rodriguez, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Wes Studi, Laz Alonso, Dileep Rao, and Sigourney ...

  Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:33:46 GMT+00:00

James Cameron on the special edition of 'Avatar,' eco-conscious DVDs and BP Washington Post The scene I'm talking about is the death of one of the main characters, Tsu'tey, Laz Alonso's character, which sort of happens off camera in the theatrical ... 'Avatar' onscreen, with 9 additional minutesDetroit Free Press Cameron's 'Avatar' returns to big screen with extra scenesUSA Today all 932 news articles »

  Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:53:41 GMT+00:00

E! Online (blog)

Avatar: Special Edition 3D Business Clarksville Instead these new scenes are very relevant ? many of them truly enhance the story, including one involving Tsu'tey (Laz Alonso), which forces me to ask why ... What's new in the new AvatarHindustan Times all 233 news articles »

  Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:02:12 GMT+00:00

Empire Movies

Paula Patton Joins Mission Impossible 4 About - News & Issues (blog) ... take over as the lead in any future MI films. Patton is currently filming Jumping the Broom with Laz Alonso (Avatar) and Julie Bowen (Modern Family). Casting Call: Paula Patton's New 'Mission' - Join Tom Cruise In 'Impossible ...Access Hollywood all 146 news articles »

  Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:59:55 GMT+00:00

Dread Central

New Skyline One-Sheet Sucks You In Dread Central Relativity Media nailed the distro rights for the film, which stars Brittany Daniel, Kate Mara, Eric Balfour, Laz Alonso, Donald Faison, Scottie Thompson, ... First Poster For 'Skyline'Starpulse.com (blog) The Bodies Pile up in Posters for SKYLINE and THE EXPENDABLESCollider.com (blog) all 23 news articles »

  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:34:38 GMT+00:00

BlackNews.com (press release)

The "Takers" Interview With TI BlackNews.com (press release) KW: The Laz Alonso question: How can your fans help you? TI: [Laughs] They've already been helping me throughout my career. Their continued love and support ... and more »

  Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:50:36 GMT+00:00

Los Angeles Production Listings Back Stage Starring Domenick Lombardozzi and Laz Alonso. Casting: Scott Genkinger (LA), Junie Lowry-Johnson Casting, 100 Universal City Plaza, Bungalow 5165, ...

  Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:48:43 GMT+00:00

Five Reasons You'll Go See Avatar?Again E! Online (blog) ... the film's initial PG-13 rating. 2. Death! Probably the most significant addition to the special edition is the onscreen death of Tsu'tey (Laz Alonso). ... and more »

  Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:51:45 GMT+00:00

News Briefs Martha's Vineyard Times ... Vineyard one weekend for a wedding," according to the Internet Movie Database website. Stars include Angela Bassett, Lorretta Devine, and Laz Alonso. ... and more »

  Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:20:14 GMT+00:00

TV Pilot Production Listings Back Stage Starring Domenick Lombardozzi and Laz Alonso. Casting: Scott Genkinger (LA), Junie Lowry-Johnson Casting, 100 Universal City Plaza, Bungalow 5165, ... and more »

  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:43:26 GMT+00:00

Filmography

Stomp the Yard (2007) Zeke/ Zeke
Issues (2006) Damien
Constantine (2005) Morgue Security Guard
Issues (2005) Damien
Jarhead (2005) Escobar
Hittin' It (2004)
Down to Earth (2001) BET Announcer

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