Laz Alonso Net Worth
Laz Alonso Net Worth is
$2.5 Million
Laz Alonso's salary
$235,000
Laz Alonso Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Lazaro "Laz" Alonso is an American film and television actor. He is known for playing Tsu'tey in James Cameron's science fiction film Avatar and Fenix "Rise" Calderon in the film Fast & Furious. Alonso has had roles in other films such as Jarhead, This Christmas, and Miracle... | Full Name | Laz Alonso |
| Net Worth | $2.5 Million |
| Salary | $235,000 |
| Date Of Birth | March 25, 1974 |
| Place Of Birth | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Height | 6 ft (1.83 m) |
| Profession | Actor, Banker, Businessperson |
| Education | Howard University |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Nicknames | Lazaro Alonso , Lazaro "Laz" Alonso |
| Awards | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture |
| Nominations | BET Award for Best Actor |
| Movies | Avatar, Jumping the Broom, Fast & Furious, Battle of the Year: The Dream Team, Miracle at St. Anna, This Christmas, Stomp the Yard, Jarhead, Straw Dogs, Constantine, Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood, Just Wright, All Souls Day, Captivity, Hittin' It!, The Tenants, 30 Years to Life, Bunny Whipped, Down fo... |
| TV Shows | The Mysteries of Laura, Breakout Kings, Deception, A.M. @ BET, Infamous, U.S. Attorney |
| Star Sign | Aries |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | My buddies all still make fun of me about the whole 'Leprechaun' thing, and I'm proud of that movie. I'm just as proud of that work as I am of anything else that I've done. I feel like where I was in my career at the time, I committed to the character. |
| 2 | I'm a big fan of 'Star Wars.' Some of the most iconic characters of 'Star Wars,' we didn't see their faces but to this day you can say Jabba the Hutt or Darth Vader and people know what you mean around the world. |
| 3 | I love HGTV. I love working on my house and have really been bit by the 'luxury remodeling' bug. 'Million Dollar Rooms,' 'Million Dollar Listing'... any show that can give me design inspiration, I soak it in and try my hand at it. Home Depot is my second home! |
| 4 | 'Miracle at St. Anna.' I was challenged by Spike Lee. When he offered me the film, he looked me square in the eye and said, 'You start this film off and you end this film. I don't want a dry eye in the theatre. Can you pull that off?' He was dead serious. |
| 5 | 'Fast & Furious' is a well-oiled machine. Those guys really know what they're doing. The guys that work behind the scenes are just as important as the ones in front of the cameras. They are car enthusiasts. They live and breathe this world. |
| 6 | Growing up in D.C. there are so many different types of educational and professional levels. They call D.C. 'Chocolate City' but just because we're all chocolate doesn't mean we're all the same. In D.C., everyone co-exists harmoniously but the lines are still drawn. And people don't really step over those lines. |
| 7 | I've been very blessed to work in some films that I'm very proud of. |
| 8 | There is a little bit of me infused in every character I play. |
| 9 | I'm flattered that women think that I'm sexy. |
| 10 | It's funny because when I got 'Jarhead' and 'Avatar' and all those movies, 'Leprechaun' still to this day airs on BET. I was thinking, 'Will they just let it go? I finally have a body of work that can speak much better to what I can do than just Leprechaun.' |
| 11 | I like speed, so I like taking the jet skis out and hitting the water, or hitting the lake. In the winter, unfortunately, I used to ski a lot but I haven't been able to ski in the past few years because thank God I've been working, so that's a good reason not to. |
| 12 | My entire life, I've always known that I wanted to be a performer, but I didn't know exactly how, where or when. I never learned or studied the craft, formally. I grew up doing martial arts and playing piano. But, something inside of me always said that I was going to do this, as far back as I can remember. |
| 13 | I want to play roles that I'm proud of, that I feel a certain integrity about, and I want to continue to be truthful in the work that I do. |
| 14 | I love that period, between the '20s and the '60s. I love doing period pieces, and those eras are my favorite period in time, music wise, and the elegance and the way of being. |
| 15 | You may have seen me in movies like 'Fast & Furious' and 'Avatar.' But I wouldn't have been able to do any of that without hard work and determination. You can accomplish anything if you just stay out of trouble and do the right things. |
| 16 | There was a day where I was sitting at my desk, working 90-hour work weeks, in a suit, looking at a computer, with all these pitch books on my desk, and I just thought, 'This can't be my life.' |
| 17 | Eventually one day I want to direct, but as of right now my next cap that I'm looking for is the producer cap. |
| 18 | I believe in my heart that 'Avatar' is going to be the revolutionary sci-fi movie for this generation, in this era. |
| 19 | I'm a martial artist. I've boxed all my life. I work out. I studied Hwarangdo, which is a Korean style. |
| 20 | When you are really in love, you become vulnerable, and insecurities come out of nowhere. |
| 21 | I think the biggest lesson that I take from 'Avatar' on any set that I go to is just work ethic. Working with Jim Cameron, you're used to working very, very long days and you're very meticulous about details. He's very, very picky about little details, little character-isms and things. |
| 22 | Being able to travel and see the world really makes me appreciate the blessings in my life. There are so many people that will never get a chance to see some of the things that I've seen during my travels. I'll never take that for granted. |
| 23 | You know, I think a lot of times what happens when we as actors know we're playing a bad guy is we get into bad guy mode. You know what, man? In real life, bad people do good things too and good people do bad things. So you don't necessarily have to be the stereotypical bad guy to still do bad things. |
| 24 | As Africans Americans we often think about the tragic stories associated with our lineage, but there are a lot of triumphs. Traveling helps you learn about other aspects of our history, like the story of Christ the Redeemer. It's empowering and inspiring. |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Is Cuban-American. |
| 2 | Participated in ABC's Diversity Showcase. |
| 3 | One of Variety magazine's Top Ten Actors to watch (2009). |
| 4 | Is bilingual in English & Spanish. |
| 5 | Appeared in the 2003 Alayé calendar. |
| 6 | Made a cameo appearance in Aaliyah's video & tribute "Miss You". |
| 7 | Appeared in Toni Braxton's video "Hit the Freeway". |
| 8 | Won an Emmy Award for his participation in Budweiser's "Wassup" commercials. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| If | 2017 | post-production | Jessie |
| Stranded | 2017 | filming | Darren Cole |
| Untitled Detroit Project | 2017 | post-production | |
| The Mysteries of Laura | 2014-2016 | TV Series | Billy Soto |
| The Power of Our Presence | 2014 | ||
| Single Ladies | 2014 | TV Series | Alec Hansen |
| Person of Interest | 2013 | TV Series | Paul Carter |
| Battle of the Year | 2013 | Dante Graham | |
| Furious 6 | 2013 | Fenix (uncredited) | |
| Deception | 2013 | TV Series | Will Moreno |
| Breakout Kings | 2011-2012 | TV Series | Charlie Duchamp |
| Straw Dogs | 2011 | John Burke | |
| Jumping the Broom | 2011 | Jason Taylor | |
| Southland | 2010-2011 | TV Series | Detective Gil Puente |
| Just Wright | 2010 | Mark Matthews | |
| Down for Life | 2009 | Officer Barber | |
| Avatar | 2009 | Tsu'tey | |
| Columbia Ave. | 2009 | Short | Max DelGado |
| U.S. Attorney | 2009 | TV Movie | Henry Williams |
| The Ballad of G.I. Joe | 2009 | Video short | Doc |
| Fast & Furious | 2009 | Fenix | |
| Miracle at St. Anna | 2008 | Corporal Hector Negron | |
| Divine Intervention | 2007/I | Deacon Wells | |
| This Christmas | 2007 | Malcolm Moore | |
| Mano | 2007 | Short | Angel |
| Bunny Whipped | 2007 | Kenny Kent | |
| Captivity | 2007 | Det. Ray Di Santos | |
| Eyes | 2007 | TV Series | James Gage |
| Stomp the Yard | 2007 | Zeke | |
| The Unit | 2006 | TV Series | Sgt. Carmichael |
| The Last Stand | 2006 | Wesley | |
| One on One | 2003-2006 | TV Series | Manny / Trent |
| Bones | 2005 | TV Series | George Warren |
| Jarhead | 2005 | Ramon Escobar | |
| Entourage | 2005 | TV Series | Snoop's Assistant |
| Issues | 2005 | Damien | |
| Flip the Script | 2005 | Nelson | |
| The Tenants | 2005 | Jacob 32 | |
| Constantine | 2005 | Morgue Security Guard | |
| All Souls Day: Dia de los Muertos | 2005 | Tyler | |
| Hittin' It! | 2004 | Chris B. | |
| CSI: Miami | 2004 | TV Series | Dennis de Labeque / Deuce Deuce |
| NCIS | 2004 | TV Series | Staff Sergeant Steven Washington |
| Soul Food | 2004 | TV Series | Derek |
| Without a Trace | 2004 | TV Series | Dwayne |
| Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood | 2003 | Video | Rory |
| The Practice | 2003 | TV Series | Derrick Mills |
| La cenicienta | 2003 | TV Series | Lazaro |
| Crime Partners | 2003 | David Little | |
| Providence | 2002 | TV Series | Eddie |
| Half & Half | 2002 | TV Series | Derek |
| All Night Bodega | 2002 | Angel | |
| G | 2002 | Craig Lewis | |
| Morning Breath | 2002 | Short | Miguelito |
| NYLA | 2001 | TV Series | Host |
| Down to Earth | 2001 | BET Announcer | |
| 30 Years to Life | 2001 | Richard | |
| A.M. @ BET | 2000 | TV Series | Host |
| Disappearing Acts | 2000 | TV Movie | Moving man |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunny Whipped | 2007 | lyrics: "Lonely at the Top The Waa Waa Waa Song by Kenny Kent", "Love Stick" / music: "Love Stick" / performer: "Lonely at the Top The Waa Waa Waa Song by Kenny Kent", "Love Stick" / writer: "Love Stick" |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down for Life | 2009 | executive producer | |
| Mano | 2007 | Short associate producer |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsung Hollywood | 2016 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Verses & Flow | 2012-2015 | TV Series | Himself - Host |
| Fast and Furious: Back Under the Hood | 2015 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| The Wendy Williams Show | 2011-2014 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The Greatest Ever War Films | 2014 | TV Movie documentary | Himself / Private Escobar |
| 22nd Annual Trumpet Awards | 2014 | TV Special | Himself - Host |
| Steve Harvey | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
| RapFix Live | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| Imagination Unleashed: An Artisan's Journey | 2013 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| American Latino TV | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| The BET Honors | 2013 | TV Movie | Himself |
| 44th NAACP Image Awards | 2013 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| BET Awards 2012 | 2012 | TV Special | Himself |
| 43rd NAACP Image Awards | 2012 | TV Special | Himself |
| BET Awards 2011 | 2011 | TV Special | Himself |
| The Mo'Nique Show | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Hot 10 | 2011 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Up Close with Carrie Keagan | 2008-2011 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Made in Hollywood | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| Capturing Avatar | 2010 | Video documentary | Himself |
| The Brian McKnight Show | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora | 2010 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| I Believe in Miracles | 2009 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Battles. Rivals. Brothers. | 2007 | Video short | Himself |
| 21st Annual Soul Train Music Awards | 2007 | TV Special | Himself |
| Jarhead Diaries | 2006 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| HBO First Look | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| The Drop | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| 4th Annual BET Awards | 2004 | TV Special | Himself |
| 3rd Annual BET Awards | 2003 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
| 2nd Annual BET Awards | 2002 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| 1st Annual BET Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Himself |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture | Jumping the Broom (2011) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Best Actor | Jumping the Broom (2011) |
| 2011 | BET Award | BET Awards | Best Actor | Jumping the Broom (2011) |
Known for movies
Avatar (2009)
as Tsu'tey
Fast & Furious (2009)
as Fenix
Jumping the Broom (2011)
as Jason Taylor
Breakout Kings (2011-2012)
as Charlie Duchamp