
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.
Known For

TV
NCIS: Los Angeles
Joey Gale
2009

TV
The Shield
Gang Member #7
2002

TV
Angel
Carlos
1999

TV
V.I.P.
Courier
1998

Film
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
Jose Barrera
2003

TV
Eyes
Security Guard
2005

Film
Ultraviolet
Long-Haired Hemophage 1
2006

Film
The Reaping
Hazmat Worker
2007

TV
Heroes Unmasked
Self
2007

Film
Confessions of an Action Star
Kumite Fighter (uncredited)
2005

Film
Reach for the Stars
Self
2019

Film
Making The Flash: Worlds Collide
Self - 2nd Unit Director
2023

Film
Demon Hunter
Guard #2
2005

TV
State of Affairs
Filipino Marine
2014

Film
Epoch of Lotus
Bodyguard
2000

Film
Deadpool: From Comics to Screen... to Screen
Self
Film
The Bladed Hand: The Global Impact of the Filipino Martial Arts
Self
Filmography
2023FilmMaking The Flash: Worlds Collideas Self - 2nd Unit Director2019FilmReach for the Starsas Self2014TVState of Affairsas Filipino Marine2009TVNCIS: Los Angelesas Joey Gale2007TVHeroes Unmaskedas Self2007FilmThe Reapingas Hazmat Worker2006FilmUltravioletas Long-Haired Hemophage 12005FilmDemon Hunteras Guard #22005TVEyesas Security Guard2005FilmConfessions of an Action Staras Kumite Fighter (uncredited)2003FilmTerminator 3: Rise of the Machinesas Jose Barrera2002TVThe Shieldas Gang Member #72000FilmEpoch of Lotusas Bodyguard1999TVAngelas Carlos1998TVV.I.P.as Courier—FilmDeadpool: From Comics to Screen... to Screenas Self—FilmThe Bladed Hand: The Global Impact of the Filipino Martial Artsas Self