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Laz Alonso

Laz Alonso

Actor, also producer · Born March 25, 1974 (52) · Washington, D.C., USA

Lazaro Alonso (born March 25, 1974) is an 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. As of 2019, Alonso is part of the main cast of Amazon Prime Video original 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.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 25, 1974 (52)
From
Washington, D.C., USA
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
46 on MovieCove · 61 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 12% in 30 days

What are Laz Alonso's films like?

Across their 28 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Action8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 42nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Comedy6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 40th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 46th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Crime3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 14th percentile
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
25%
Self
19%
Survival
18%
Morality
16%
Power
10%
Society
7%
Ideas
3%
Family bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival6 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice5 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeViolence4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 24 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 15 · Stylized 7 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 4 · Charged 8 · Intense 12

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 7 · Shifting 11 · Whiplash 6

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 14 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 4

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 14 · Relentless 4

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 10 · Engaged 11 · Full focus 3

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 8 · Affecting 11 · Heavy 5

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 17 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

13 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 4 of 13 analyzed roles.

Ally
4 of 13
Threshold guardian
4 of 13
Shadow
1 of 13
Trickster
1 of 13
Hero
1 of 13
Herald
1 of 13
Mentor
1 of 13
Show the 13 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
18
Dread
8
Joyful
7
Thrilling
6
Melancholic
6
Other
30

How their films linger

Feel-good9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 7 with a twist

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet14
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous7

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Laz Alonso's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 38 of their 46 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (14).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Laz Alonso's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

61 credits, 46 with a MovieCove page; 3 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Avatar: Fire and Ash(2025)

    as Tsu'tey

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Fountain of Youth(2025)

    as Patrick Murphy

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Detained(2024)

    Executive Producer · as Detective Avery

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • My Dad the Bounty Hunter(2023)

    Show 19 episodes · as Terry / Sabo Brok (voice)

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Wrath of Man(2021)

    as Carlos

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Power Book II: Ghost(2020)

    Show 2 episodes · as Detective Samuel Santana

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • A Black Lady Sketch Show(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Attorney

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • The Boys(2019)

    Show 40 episodes · as Marvin T. 'Mother's Milk' Milk / M.M.

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • L.A.'s Finest(2019)

    Show 9 episodes · as Warren Hendrix

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all shows

  • Armed(2018)

    as Jessie

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • The Bobby Brown Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 2 episodes · as Louil Silas Jr

  • Traffik(2018)

    as Darren Cole

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Detroit(2017)

    as John Conyers Jr.

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • The Mysteries of Laura(2014)

    Show 38 episodes · as Billy Soto

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Battle of the Year(2013)

    as Dante

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Fast & Furious 6(2013)

    as Fenix (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Deception (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 11 episodes · as Will Moreno

  • Person of Interest(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · as Paul Carter

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Straw Dogs(2011)

    as Deputy John Burke

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Jumping the Broom(2011)

    as Jason Taylor

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Breakout Kings(2011)

    Show 23 episodes · as Charlie Duchamp

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • Down for Life(2009)

    Producer · as Officer Barber

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Just Wright(2010)

    as Mark Matthews

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Avatar(2009)

    as Tsu'Tey

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Fast & Furious(2009)

    as Fenix Calderon

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Miracle at St. Anna(2008)

    as Corporal Hector Negron

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Divine Intervention (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Deacon Wells

  • This Christmas(2007)

    as Malcolm Moore

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Mano (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Associate Producer · as Angel

  • Stomp the Yard(2007)

    as Zeke

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Bunny Whipped (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Kenny Kent

  • Captivity(2007)

    as Disantos

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • The Last Stand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Wesley

  • The Unit(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Sgt. Carmichael

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • The Tenants (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Jacob

  • Jarhead(2005)

    as Ramon Escobar

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Bones(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as George Warren

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Eyes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 3 episodes · as James Gage

  • Robot Chicken(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Peach Head (voice)

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Constantine(2005)

    as Morgue Security Guard

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • All Souls Day: Dia de los Muertos(2005)

    as Tyler

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Hittin' It!(2004)

    as Chris B.

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Entourage(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Snoop's Assistant

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Leprechaun: Back 2 Tha' Hood(2003)

    as Rory

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Steven Washington

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Crime Partners(2003)

    as David Little

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Without a Trace(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Dwayne

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Dennis De Labeque

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Half & Half(2002)

    Show 2 episodes · as Derek

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • All Night Bodega (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Angel

  • G(2002)

    as Craig Lewis

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • 30 Years to Life(2001)

    as Richard

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • One on One (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 4 episodes · as Manny

  • Down to Earth(2001)

    as BET Announcer

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Disappearing Acts(2000)

    as Moving Man

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Soul Food (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Derek

  • Providence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Eddie

  • The Practice(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Derrick Mills

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Don't Ever Wonder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • The Kellys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • U.S. Attorney (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show 1 episode · as Henry Williams

Career shape

Star power in the 99th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 61 titles, 58 of them dated from 1997 to 2025; peak year 2008.

Biggest box office

Avatar (2009)

$2.9B worldwide

Highest rated

Avatar (2009)

Midcredits 95th

Most popular right now

The Boys (2019)

Film career

19972025

Peak 2008 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 11 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting61 of 61: 59 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score58thProducing2 of 61: 0 only producing, 2 with another role

By decade

1990s2 · acting2000s33 · 33 acting · 1 crew2010s17 · acting2020s6 · 6 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 0% of 22 roles
0010

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Laz Alonso's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 42nd percentile, the median of all 29; across their 24 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 36th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

36thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 24

Approval · how many liked their films

40thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 24

Reach · how many have seen their films

88thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 24

Midcredits score across 46 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up15
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th12
  • Below 25th9

Shape of the crowd

17 of their 46 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser17
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed17

Most divisive · actor

Crime Partners (2003)

90th percentile spread · 56% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Avatar (2009)

Midcredits 95th · 83% liked

Reviewers score the acting 53/100 in their films, across 24 reviewed titles; fans 71, detractors 32. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Laz Alonso's work okay for kids?

Across up to 12 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore, profanity and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore11 titles53–95 · median 63 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity12 titles23–73 · median 37 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity12 titles39–92 · median 71 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs9 titles34–65 · median 39 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense9 titles42–88 · median 62 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Laz Alonso work with?

People who share at least 2 of Laz Alonso's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Columbus Short shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles