Laz Alonso
Laz Alonso
Lazaro "Laz" Alonsois 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, Miracle at St. Anna and Jumping the Broom...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth25 March 1974
CountryUnited States of America
character thinking long
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.
stars war character
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.
growing-up educational mean
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.
character play littles
There is a little bit of me infused in every character I play.
blessed proud film
I've been very blessed to work in some films that I'm very proud of.
sexy thinking flattered
I'm flattered that women think that I'm sexy.
believe heart generations
I believe in my heart that 'Avatar' is going to be the revolutionary sci-fi movie for this generation, in this era.
one-day want next
Eventually one day I want to direct, but as of right now my next cap that I'm looking for is the producer cap.
artist work-out style
I'm a martial artist. I've boxed all my life. I work out. I studied Hwarangdo, which is a Korean style.
blessing appreciate people
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.
thinking air let-it-go
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.
eye squares miracle
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.