Mahershala Ali is best known for playing Dr. Don Shirley in Green Book (2018), Juan in Moonlight (2016), and Remy Danton in House of Cards (2013–2016).
Films
- Leave the World BehindG.H. Scott2023
- Swan SongCameron Turner2021
- Green BookDr. Don Shirley2018
- MoonlightJuan2016
- Free State of JonesMoses Washington2016
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2Boggs2015
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1Boggs2014
- The Hunger Games: Catching FireBoggs2013
- The Place Beyond the PinesKofi2012
- PredatorsMombasa2010
- The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonTizzy Weathers2008
TV shows
- True DetectiveWayne Hays (season 3)2019
- Luke CageCornell ‘Cottonmouth’ Stokes2016–2018
- House of CardsRemy Danton2013–2016
- The 4400Richard Tyler2004–2007
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About Mahershala Ali
Mahershala Ali is an acclaimed American actor known for his powerful performances in film and television. He won two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor for Moonlight and Green Book, making him the first black actor to win two Oscars in the same category. He has also starred in notable TV series such as House of Cards, Luke Cage, and True Detective.
FAQs
What is Mahershala Ali’s real name?
His full birth name is Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore; he shortened it professionally.
When was Mahershala Ali born?
He was born on 16 February 1974 in Oakland, California.
How many Academy Awards has he won?
He has won two Oscars for Best Supporting Actor: for Moonlight (2016) and Green Book (2018).
Did Mahershala Ali appear in any Marvel productions?
Yes, he played Cornell ‘Cottonmouth’ Stokes in the Netflix/Marvel series Luke Cage (2016–2018).
What is Mahershala Ali’s educational background?
He earned a BA in Mass Communication from Saint Mary’s College of California and an MFA in Acting from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
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