Laz Alonso Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2009, he was named as one of the "Top Ten Actors to Watch" by Variety magazine
• Received an Image Award in 2012 for his performance in "Jumping the Broom․"
• Graduated from Howard University with a degree in business administration
• Worked as an investment banker on Wall Street before becoming involved with acting
• Often takes on the role of military or police officers
• After college, he started his own marketing firm that promoted urban products
• Was featured in the music video to Toni Braxton's "Hit the Freeway․"