Laz Alonso

Laz Alonso is an American film and television actor. His latest film in which he has a major role is Miracle at St. Anna. He has had supporting roles in movies such as Stomp the Yard, Jarhead, G, Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood, This Christmas, Fast & Furious and has signed to star in the upcoming James Cameron film Avatar which is set to be released in 2009. His interpretation of a United States Marine in Jarhead was loosely based on a USMC classmate that lived in his dormitory in college.

He has made television guest starring appearances on The Unit, Bones, CSI: Miami, NCIS, The Practice and Eyes. Alonso appeared in music videos by Toni Braxton & Aaliyah. Alonso also hosted shows on the BET network. After graduating from Howard University with a BBA in Marketing, he had a lucrative career as an Investment Banker at Merill Lynch on Wall Street. Alonso also signed on to play John Stewart in Jeff Wadlow's adaptation of Green Lantern Corps, which will be due sometime in 2009.

Alonso was born in Washington, D.C. of Afro-Cuban descent. He currently resides in Los Angeles.