Laz Alonso

Lazaro Alonso (born March 25, 1974) is a Cuban-American actor. He is known for playing Tsu'tey in James Cameron's science fiction film Avatar and Fenix Calderon in the film Fast & Furious. Alonso has had roles in other films such as Jarhead, This Christmas, Miracle at St. Anna and Detroit. From 2019 to 2026, Alonso was part of the main cast of the superhero series The Boys (based on the comic book series of the same name) playing the character known as Marvin T. "MM (Mother's Milk)" Milk.

Early life and education Alonso was born and raised in Washington, D.C. to Afro-Cuban immigrant parents. He grew up in Mount Pleasant and graduated from St. John's College High School. He is an alumnus of Howard University. After graduating from Howard University with a BBA in marketing, he had a career as an investment banker at Merrill Lynch on Wall Street before making his way into entertainment. Alonso has also appeared in music videos by recording artists Toni Braxton and Aaliyah.

Alonso has had supporting roles in films such as Stomp the Yard, Down for Life, Jarhead, G, Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood, This Christmas and Miracle at St. Anna.

In 2009, he played Fenix Calderon, the main antagonist in the film Fast & Furious, the fourth installment in the Fast & Furious film series. Alonso had a major role as the Na'vi warrior Tsu'tey in James Cameron's science fiction adventure film Avatar.

Alonso played one of the lead characters on the 2011, TV series Breakout Kings during its first season and the first episode of season two.

He has made television guest starring appearances on The Unit, Bones, CSI: Miami, NCIS, The Practice and Eyes.

Alonso was the lead in the 2013, NBC drama Deception.

Alonso also played one of the main characters, Detective Billy Soto, on the NBC series The Mysteries of Laura.

In 2023, he played the protagonist of My Dad the Bounty Hunter, a dad named Terry who secretly works as a bounty hunter named Sabo Brok.

Alonso briefly reprised his role as Tsu'tey with a cameo in the 2025 sequel Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Personal life Alonso resides in Los Angeles, California. He speaks Spanish fluently and is a Christian.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2000 Disappearing Acts The Moving Man TV movie 2001 30 Years to Life Richard Down to Earth BET Announcer 2002 Morning Breath Miguelito Short G Craig Lewis All Night Bodega Angel 2003 Crime Partners David Little Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood Rory Jackson 2004 Hittin' It! Chris B. 2005 All Souls Day: Dia de los Muertos Tyler Constantine Morgue Security Guard Jacob 32 Flip the Script Nelson Issues Damien Jarhead Lance Corporal Ramon Escobar 2006 The Last Stand Wesley 2007 Stomp the Yard Zeke Captivity Detective Ray Di Santos Bunny Whipped Kenny Kent Mano Angel Short This Christmas Malcolm Moore Divine Intervention Deacon Wells 2008 Miracle at St. Anna Corporal Hector Negron 2009 Fast & Furious Fenix Calderon The Ballad of G.I. Joe Doc Short U.S. Attorney Henry Williams TV movie Columbia Ave. Max DelGado Short Down for Life Officer Barber Also executive producer Avatar Tsu'tey 2010 Just Wright Mark Matthews 2011 Straw Dogs Deputy John Burke Jumping the Broom Jason Taylor 2013 Battle of the Year Dante Graham Fast & Furious 6 Fenix Calderon Cameo 2017 Detroit John Conyers 2018 Traffik Darren Cole Armed Jessie 2021 Wrath of Man Carlos 2024 Detained Detective Avery Also executive producer 2025 Fountain of Youth Patrick Murphy Avatar: Fire and Ash Tsu'tey Cameo TBA Filming

Television Year Title Role Notes 2000 A.M. @ BET Host TV series 2001 NYLA Host TV series 2002 Providence Eddie Recurring cast: season 5 2003 La cenicienta Lazaro Episode: "La Cenicienta" Derek Mills Episode: "The Heat of Passion" & "Rape Shield" 2003–2004 One on One Manny Recurring cast: season 3 2004 Without a Trace Dwayne Episode: "The Line" Soul Food Derek Episode: "Pagan Poetry" NCIS Staff Sergeant Steven Washington Episode: "Split Decision" CSI: Miami Dennis "Deuce-Deuce" de Labeque Episode: "Pro Per" 2005 Entourage Snoop's Assistant Episode: "The Abyss" Bones George Warren Episode: "The Man in the Wall" Eyes James Gage Recurring cast 2006 One on One Trent Episode: "California Girl" Sergeant Carmichael Episode: "Natural Selection" 2010–2011 Southland Detective Gil Puente Recurring cast: season 2-3 2011–2012 Breakout Kings Charlie Duchamp Main cast 2013 Deception Will Moreno Main cast Person of Interest Paul Carter Episode: "Endgame" & "The Devil's Share" 2014 Single Ladies Alec Hansen Episode: "One Wedding and a Funeral" 2014–2016 The Mysteries of Laura Billy Soto Main cast 2018 The Bobby Brown Story Louil Silas Jr. Episode: "Part One" & "Part Two" 2019 L.A.'s Finest Warren Hendrix Recurring cast: season 1 2019–2026 The Boys Marvin T. Milk / Mother's Milk / M.M. Main cast, 38 episodes 2020–2021 Power Book II: Ghost Detective Sam Santana Recurring cast: season 1 2021 A Black Lady Sketch Show Unknown Episode: "But the Tilapias Are Fine Though, Right?" 2023 My Dad the Bounty Hunter Terry Main Character

Video game Year Title Role Notes2026The Boys: Trigger WarningMarvin T. Milk / Mother's Milk / M.M.