Robert Alonzo
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.
Acting
Movie
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
as Jose Barrera
2003
Movie
Ultraviolet
as Long-Haired Hemophage 1
2006
TV
NCIS: Los Angeles
as Joey Gale
2009
TV
Angel
as Carlos
1999
Movie
The Reaping
as Hazmat Worker
2007
TV
The Shield
as Gang Member #7
2002
TV
State of Affairs
as Filipino Marine
2014
TV
V.I.P.
as Courier
1998
Movie
Demon Hunter
as Guard #2
2005
Movie
Confessions of an Action Star
as Kumite Fighter (uncredited)
2005
TV
Eyes
as Security Guard
2005
Movie
Making The Flash: Worlds Collide
as Self - 2nd Unit Director
2023
Movie
Reach for the Stars
as Self
2019
Movie
Epoch of Lotus
as Bodyguard
2000
TV
Heroes Unmasked
as Self
2007
Movie
Deadpool: From Comics to Screen... to Screen
as Self
Movie
The Bladed Hand: The Global Impact of the Filipino Martial Arts
as Self
Crew
Movie
Deadpool
Second Unit Director
2016
Movie
Iron Man
Utility Stunts
2008
Movie
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Stunts
2015
Movie
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Stunts
2006
Movie
I Am Legend
Stunts
2007
Movie
Spider-Man 2
Stunts
2004
Movie
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
Stunt Coordinator
2019
Movie
Incredibles 2
Other
2018
Movie
The Batman
Second Unit Director
2022
Movie
Oblivion
Second Unit Director
2013
Movie
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Fight Choreographer
2011
Movie
Star Trek
Stunt Coordinator
2009