Laz Alonso Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Career, Movies & TV Shows

Laz Alonso is a dynamic American actor of Afro-Cuban descent, celebrated for his roles as Tsu’tey in Avatar, Fenix Calderon in Fast & Furious, and Marvin T. “Mother’s Milk” Milk in Amazon Prime’s The Boys.

His versatile performances across film and television, combined with his charismatic presence, have made him a respected figure in Hollywood.

Profile

• Full Name: Lazaro Alonso
• Stage Name: Laz Alonso
• Born: March 25, 1974
• Age: 51 years old
• Birthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Producer, Host
• Height: 5 feet 10½ inches
• Parents: Unknown (Afro-Cuban immigrants)
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2.5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Laz Alonso was born on March 25, 1974, in Washington, D.C., to Afro-Cuban immigrant parents.

His early exposure to Cuban culture and bilingual fluency in English and Spanish shaped his identity.

Alonso attended Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan, graduating in 1992, and later enrolled at Howard University’s School of Business, earning a BBA in Marketing.

His Christian faith and Afro-Cuban heritage remain integral to his personal and professional life.

Career

Laz Alonso began his career hosting BET’s A.M. @ BET and NYLA, and appeared in music videos for Toni Braxton and Aaliyah.

His acting debut was in the 2000 TV movie Disappearing Acts, followed by roles in films like Down to Earth (2001) and Jarhead (2005) as LCpl Ramon Escobar, which earned him recognition.

He played supporting roles in Stomp the Yard (2007), This Christmas (2007), and Miracle at St. Anna (2008).

In 2009, he landed major roles as Fenix Calderon in Fast & Furious and Tsu’tey in James Cameron’s Avatar, the latter being a global blockbuster.

Alonso’s television career includes recurring roles in Southland (2010–2011), Breakout Kings (2011–2012) as Charlie Duchamp, and The Mysteries of Laura (2014–2016) as Detective Billy Soto.

Since 2019, he has starred as Marvin T. “Mother’s Milk” Milk in The Boys, a role that has elevated his profile, with 40 episodes by 2025 and a fifth season upcoming in 2026.

Awards and Nominations

• 2000: Emmy Award, Won for Outstanding Commercial (Budweiser’s Wassup series).
• 2012: NAACP Image Award, Won for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture (Jumping the Broom).
• 2012: BET Award, Nominated for Best Actor (Jumping the Broom).
• 2020: IGN Summer Movie Awards, Nominated for Best TV Ensemble (The Boys).

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @lazalonso
• Facebook Handle: Laz Alonso
• Twitter Handle: @lazalonso

Personal Life

Laz Alonso, 51, is single with no children.

He has been linked to high-profile relationships with Luz Whitney (1999–2000), Missy Elliott (2000–2007), Teairra Mari (2009), Olivia Longott (2010), and Bria Myles (2011), but currently, he is believed to be unattached.

Residing in Los Angeles, California, Alonso is a licensed pilot with a passion for aviation, an accomplished salsa dancer, and a skilled photographer, often sharing his work on social media, where he has over 400,000 Instagram followers and 350,000 Twitter followers.

Filmography

• Disappearing Acts (2000): The Moving Man (TV movie)
• Down to Earth (2001): BET Announcer
• Jarhead (2005): Lance Corporal Ramon Escobar
• Stomp the Yard (2007): Zeke
• This Christmas (2007): Malcolm Moore
• Miracle at St. Anna (2008): Corporal Hector Negron
• Fast & Furious (2009): Fenix Calderon
• Avatar (2009): Tsu’tey
• Down for Life (2009): Officer Barber (also executive producer)
• Just Wright (2010): Mark Matthews
• Jumping the Broom (2011): Jason Taylor
• Straw Dogs (2011): Deputy John Burke
• Battle of the Year (2013): Dante Graham
• Fast & Furious 6 (2013): Fenix Calderon (cameo)
• Detroit (2017): Congressman John Conyers
• Traffik (2018): Darren Cole
• Armed (2018): Jessie
• Wrath of Man (2021): Carlos
• Detained (2024): Detective Avery (also executive producer)
• Fountain of Youth (2025): Patrick Murphy (post-production)

Television:

• A.M. @ BET (2000): Host
• NYLA (2001): Host
• Providence (2002): Recurring role
• Law & Order (2001–2002): Derek Mills
• One on One (2003–2004): Manny
• NCIS (2004): Staff Sergeant Steven Washington
• CSI: Miami (2004): Dennis “Deuce-Deuce” de Labeque
• Entourage (2005): Snoop’s Assistant
• Bones (2005): George Warren
• Eyes (2005–2007): James Gage
• The Unit (2006): Sergeant Carmichael
• Southland (2010–2011): Detective Gil Puente
• Breakout Kings (2011–2012): Charlie Duchamp
• Deception (2013): Will Moreno
• Person of Interest (2013): Paul Carter
• The Mysteries of Laura (2014–2016): Billy Soto (38 episodes)
• The Bobby Brown Story (2018): Louil Silas Jr.
• L.A.’s Finest (2019): Warren Hendrix
• The Boys (2019–present): Marvin T. Milk / Mother’s Milk (40 episodes)
• Power Book II: Ghost (2020–2021): Detective Samuel Santana
• My Dad the Bounty Hunter (2023): Terry/Sabo Brok (voice, 19 episodes)

Net Worth

Laz Alonso has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million USD.

His income stems from his acting roles in high-profile films like Avatar and Fast & Furious, television series like The Boys, and executive producing projects like Detained and Down for Life.

Additional revenue comes from endorsements (e.g., Remy Martin, McDonald’s, KFC, Verizon) and his early music video appearances.