Laz Alonso Net Worth

Publish date: 2024-08-04

Laz Alonso net worth is
$2.5 Million

Laz Alonso salary is
$235,000

Laz Alonso Wiki Biography

Laz Alonso was born on the 25th March 1974, in Washington, D.C. USA, and is an actor working both on television and in films, best known for his roles in “Jarhead” (2005), “Avatar” (2009), “Fast & Furious” (2009), and “Jumping the Broom” (2011). Thanks to his acting skills, Alonso has significantly increased his net worth. His career started in 2000.

Have you ever wondered how rich Laz Alonso is, as of mid-2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Alonso’s net worth is as high as $2.5 million. In addition to appearing in movies and TV series, Alonso has also worked in commercials and in music videos which have improved his wealth.

Laz Alonso Net Worth $2.5 Million

Lazaro Alonso is of Afro-Cuban descent and grew up in Washington, D.C. He went to Havard University from where graduated with a Bachelors in Marketing. Alonso went to work as an investment banker at Merrill Lynch on Wall Street, but quit to pursue his acting career. Laz had wanted to be an actor since an early age; he liked to imitate his friends and family, and they backed up his decision to try and succeed in show business.

Alonso appeared in numerous commercials and videos including in Toni Braxton‘s, “Hit the Freeway” and Aaliyah’s tribute “I Miss You”; he received an Emmy Award for his role in Budweiser’s “Whassup” commercials. Alonso worked as a host on the BET network, but in 2000 had his debut role in the film “Disappearing Acts” starring Sanaa Lathan, Wesley Snipes, and Michael Imperioli. Later, he appeared in “Down to Earth” (2001) with Chris Rock, Regina King, and Chazz Palminteri, in two episodes of “Providence” (2002), two episodes of “The Practice” (2003), and four episodes of “One on One” (2003-2006). All added to his net worth.

Alonso was busy in 2005, with parts in movies such as “Constantine” starring Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, and Djimon Hounsou; Danny Green’s “The Tenants”; Van Elder’s “Issues”, and Sam Mendes’ “Jarhead” with Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, and Lucas Black. He then appeared in “This Christmas” (2007), Spike Lee’s “Miracle at St. Anna” (2008), “Fast & Furious” (2009) starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Michelle Rodriguez, James Cameron’s “Avatar” (2009), and Alan Jacobs’ “Down for Life” (2009). His net worth rose steadily.

In the present decade, Alonso has had roles in series such as “Southland” (2010-2011), “Breakout Kings” (2011-2012), “Deception” (2011), and “The Mysteries of Laura” (2014-2016). The actor also filmed “Just Wright” (2010) starring Queen Latifah, Common, and Paula Patton, Salim Akil’s “Jumping the Broom” (2011), Rod Lurie’s “Straw Dogs” (2011), and “Battle of the Year” (2013). Most recently, Alonso is filming “If” directed by Mario Van Peebles, still building his net worth.

Regarding his personal life, although having dated many beautiful women including Olivia Longott and Teairra Mari, Laz Alonso is currently single and has no children. He resides in Los Angeles, he is fluent in Spanish and is a martial artist. Alonso studied piano for nearly a decade and also likes reggaeton music. He is a philanthropist, having launched a non-profit organisation with the goal of helping children with single parents. He is very active on social networks like Facebook and Twitter and has over 300,000 followers.


Full NameLaz Alonso
Net Worth$2.5 Million
Salary$235,000
Date Of BirthMarch 25, 1974
Place Of BirthWashington, District of Columbia, USA
Height5' 11½" (1.82 m)
ProfessionActor, Soundtrack, Producer
EducationHoward University
NationalityAmerican
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Lazofficial
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/lazofficial
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lazofficial/
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0022306/
AwardsNAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
NominationsBET Award for Best Actor
MoviesAvatar, 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 ShowsThe Mysteries of Laura, Breakout Kings, Deception, A.M. @ BET, Infamous, U.S. Attorney
#Quote
1My 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.
2I'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.
3I 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.
6Growing 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.
7I've been very blessed to work in some films that I'm very proud of.
8There is a little bit of me infused in every character I play.
9I'm flattered that women think that I'm sexy.
10It'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.'
11I 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.
12My 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.
13I 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.
14I 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.
15You 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.
16There 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.'
17Eventually one day I want to direct, but as of right now my next cap that I'm looking for is the producer cap.
18I believe in my heart that 'Avatar' is going to be the revolutionary sci-fi movie for this generation, in this era.
19I'm a martial artist. I've boxed all my life. I work out. I studied Hwarangdo, which is a Korean style.
20When you are really in love, you become vulnerable, and insecurities come out of nowhere.
21I 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.
22Being 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.
23You 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.
24As 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
1Is Cuban-American.
2Participated in ABC's Diversity Showcase.
3One of Variety magazine's Top Ten Actors to watch (2009).
4Is bilingual in English & Spanish.
5Appeared in the 2003 Alayé calendar.
6Made a cameo appearance in Aaliyah's video & tribute "Miss You".
7Appeared in Toni Braxton's video "Hit the Freeway".
8Won an Emmy Award for his participation in Budweiser's "Wassup" commercials.

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Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
If2017post-productionJessie
Stranded2017filmingDarren Cole
Untitled Detroit Project2017post-production
The Mysteries of Laura2014-2016TV SeriesBilly Soto
The Power of Our Presence2014
Single Ladies2014TV SeriesAlec Hansen
Person of Interest2013TV SeriesPaul Carter
Battle of the Year2013Dante Graham
Furious 62013Fenix (uncredited)
Deception2013TV SeriesWill Moreno
Breakout Kings2011-2012TV SeriesCharlie Duchamp
Straw Dogs2011John Burke
Jumping the Broom2011Jason Taylor
Southland2010-2011TV SeriesDetective Gil Puente
Just Wright2010Mark Matthews
Down for Life2009Officer Barber
Avatar2009Tsu'tey
Columbia Ave.2009ShortMax DelGado
U.S. Attorney2009TV MovieHenry Williams
The Ballad of G.I. Joe2009Video shortDoc
Fast & Furious2009Fenix
Miracle at St. Anna2008Corporal Hector Negron
Divine Intervention2007/IDeacon Wells
This Christmas2007Malcolm Moore
Mano2007ShortAngel
Bunny Whipped2007Kenny Kent
Captivity2007Det. Ray Di Santos
Eyes2007TV SeriesJames Gage
Stomp the Yard2007Zeke
The Unit2006TV SeriesSgt. Carmichael
The Last Stand2006Wesley
One on One2003-2006TV SeriesManny / Trent
Bones2005TV SeriesGeorge Warren
Jarhead2005Ramon Escobar
Entourage2005TV SeriesSnoop's Assistant
Issues2005Damien
Flip the Script2005Nelson
The Tenants2005Jacob 32
Constantine2005Morgue Security Guard
All Souls Day: Dia de los Muertos2005Tyler
Hittin' It!2004Chris B.
CSI: Miami2004TV SeriesDennis de Labeque / Deuce Deuce
NCIS2004TV SeriesStaff Sergeant Steven Washington
Soul Food2004TV SeriesDerek
Without a Trace2004TV SeriesDwayne
Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood2003VideoRory
The Practice2003TV SeriesDerrick Mills
La cenicienta2003TV SeriesLazaro
Crime Partners2003David Little
Providence2002TV SeriesEddie
Half & Half2002TV SeriesDerek
All Night Bodega2002Angel
G2002Craig Lewis
Morning Breath2002ShortMiguelito
NYLA2001TV SeriesHost
Down to Earth2001BET Announcer
30 Years to Life2001Richard
A.M. @ BET2000TV SeriesHost
Disappearing Acts2000TV MovieMoving man

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Bunny Whipped2007lyrics: "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

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Down for Life2009executive producer
Mano2007Short associate producer

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Unsung Hollywood2016TV Series documentaryHimself
Verses & Flow2012-2015TV SeriesHimself - Host
Fast and Furious: Back Under the Hood2015Video documentary shortHimself
The Wendy Williams Show2011-2014TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The Greatest Ever War Films2014TV Movie documentaryHimself / Private Escobar
22nd Annual Trumpet Awards2014TV SpecialHimself - Host
Steve Harvey2014TV SeriesHimself
RapFix Live2013TV SeriesHimself
Imagination Unleashed: An Artisan's Journey2013TV Movie documentaryHimself
American Latino TV2013TV SeriesHimself
The BET Honors2013TV MovieHimself
44th NAACP Image Awards2013TV Movie documentaryHimself
BET Awards 20122012TV SpecialHimself
43rd NAACP Image Awards2012TV SpecialHimself
BET Awards 20112011TV SpecialHimself
The Mo'Nique Show2011TV SeriesHimself
The Hot 102011TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Up Close with Carrie Keagan2008-2011TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Made in Hollywood2011TV SeriesHimself
Capturing Avatar2010Video documentaryHimself
The Brian McKnight Show2010TV SeriesHimself
Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora2010TV Movie documentaryHimself
I Believe in Miracles2009Video documentaryHimself
Battles. Rivals. Brothers.2007Video shortHimself
21st Annual Soul Train Music Awards2007TV SpecialHimself
Jarhead Diaries2006Video documentary shortHimself
HBO First Look2005TV Series documentaryHimself
The Drop2005TV SeriesHimself
4th Annual BET Awards2004TV SpecialHimself
3rd Annual BET Awards2003TV Special documentaryHimself
2nd Annual BET Awards2002TV Movie documentaryHimself
1st Annual BET Awards2001TV SpecialHimself

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2012Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Actor in a Motion PictureJumping the Broom (2011)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2012Black ReelBlack Reel AwardsBest ActorJumping the Broom (2011)
2011BET AwardBET AwardsBest ActorJumping the Broom (2011)

Known for movies


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