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Robert Alonzo

Crew Born Aug 4, 1970 Manila, Philippines 17 credits

Biography

Robert Alonzo is a Filipino-American stunt coordinator, fight choreographer, and second-unit director.

Born in Manila, Philippines, and raised in the United States, Alonzo developed an early passion for martial arts and filmmaking, leading to a dynamic and multifaceted career. He trained under Grandmaster Jun Chong and holds black belts in Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. Academically, he earned a degree in Studio Arts and Communication Studies from Loyola Marymount University, with additional minors in Animation and Business Marketing.

Over nearly three decades, Alonzo has built a résumé of more than 200 credits across film, television, commercials, and music videos. His expertise has made him a trusted collaborator for stars such as Tom Cruise, Dwayne Johnson, Mark Wahlberg, Jeremy Renner, and Jake Gyllenhaal. His second-unit directing credits include major studio productions like Oblivion, Tomorrowland, Deadpool, Bright, Alpha, and The Batman.

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Full filmography

  • NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Joey Gale
  • The Shield (2002) as Gang Member #7
  • Angel (1999) as Carlos
  • V.I.P. (1998) as Courier
  • Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) as Jose Barrera
  • Eyes (2005) as Security Guard
  • The Reaping (2007) as Hazmat Worker
  • Heroes Unmasked (2007) as Self
  • Ultraviolet (2006) as Long-Haired Hemophage 1
  • Demon Hunter (2005) as Guard #2
  • Confessions of an Action Star (2005) as Kumite Fighter (uncredited)
  • State of Affairs (2014) as Filipino Marine
  • Making The Flash: Worlds Collide (2023) as Self - 2nd Unit Director
  • Reach for the Stars (2019) as Self
  • Epoch of Lotus (2000) as Bodyguard
  • The Bladed Hand: The Global Impact of the Filipino Martial Arts (2012) as Self
  • Deadpool: From Comics to Screen... to Screen as Self