Robert Alonzo
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