Laz Alonso

Birth Name:

Lazaro Alonso

Birth Place:

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

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․"

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