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My Take
What I admire about Laz Alonso is his quiet durability. A Cuban-American kid from Washington, D.C. and a Howard University grad, he broke through as Tsu'tey in Avatar and Fenix in Fast & Furious, yet he never coasted on blockbuster fame. His turns in Jarhead, This Christmas, Miracle at St. Anna and Detroit show a actor who values substance over spectacle. He's the kind of supporting presence that quietly anchors a scene without demanding the spotlight. To me, that restraint is a sign of real craft, and it's exactly why I'd happily follow his career for years to come.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Laz Alonso
- Name (Japanese)
- ラズ・アロンソ
- Reading
- らず・あろんそ
- Born
- March 25, 1974 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Tiger
- Origin
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Howard University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Laz Alonso born?
Born March 25, 1974 (age 52).
Where is Laz Alonso from?
Laz Alonso is from Washington, D.C., United States.
What does Laz Alonso do?
Laz Alonso works as actor, television actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.