
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
Angel
Carlos
1999

TV
The Shield
Gang Member #7
2002

TV
V.I.P.
Courier
1998

Film
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
Jose Barrera
2003

TV
Heroes Unmasked
Self
2007

TV
Eyes
Security Guard
2005

Film
The Reaping
Hazmat Worker
2007

Film
Ultraviolet
Long-Haired Hemophage 1
2006

Film
Demon Hunter
Guard #2
2005

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

TV
State of Affairs
Filipino Marine
2014

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

Film
Reach for the Stars
Self
2019

Film
Deadpool: From Comics to Screen... to Screen
Self

Film
Epoch of Lotus
Bodyguard
2000
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