Robert Alonzo
About:
Robert Alonzo
Robert Alonzo is a Filipino-American stunt coordinator, fight choreographer, and second unit director with an impressive career in Hollywood. Born in Manila, Philippines, and raised in the United States, Alonzo's passion for martial arts and filmmaking led him to become a sought-after talent in the action genre. He has trained under Grandmaster Jun Chong and holds black belts in Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. Alonzo's academic background includes a degree from Loyola Marymount University in Studio Arts and Communication Studies, with minors in Animation and Business Marketing.
With nearly 30 years of experience in stunt design, Alonzo has accumulated over 200 credits in television, commercials, music videos, and film. He has worked with notable actors such as Dwayne Johnson, Tom Cruise, Mark Wahlberg, Jeremy Renner, and Jake Gyllenhaal. His work on "The Batman" as the supervising stunt coordinator and second unit director showcased his ability to design raw, gritty, and real action sequences that are grounded in reality and physics.
Alonzo's directorial aspirations include action, crime thrillers, historical biopics, and animated features. He is currently in development for his directorial debut, "Pale Horses," and is also developing a psychological thriller feature film titled "The Gemini Strain". His second-unit directing credits include films such as "Oblivion," "Tomorrowland," "Deadpool," "Bright," and "Alpha".
Alonzo's approach to action design emphasizes the importance of storytelling and character development. He believes that every move should have an objective and that action should not be included just for the sake of it. His training programs for actors focus on real-world practical techniques and the strategic side of fighting, enabling actors to understand their characters' motivations and actions on a deeper level.
For more information on Rob Alonzo and his work, you can visit his official website, Dynamic Action Design, which showcases his action design services and commitment to safety and professionalism in Hollywood production.