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.
Filmography
Making The Flash: Worlds Collide
2023
as Self - 2nd Unit Director
Reach for the Stars
2019
as Self
- No poster
The Bladed Hand: The Global Impact of the Filipino Martial Arts
2012
as Self
The Reaping
2007
as Hazmat Worker
Ultraviolet
2006
as Long-Haired Hemophage 1
Demon Hunter
2005
as Guard #2
Confessions of an Action Star
2005
as Kumite Fighter (uncredited)
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
2003
as Jose Barrera
Epoch of Lotus
2000
as Bodyguard
Deadpool: From Comics to Screen... to Screen
Unreleased
as Self