Mahershala Ali is a highly acclaimed American actor recognized for his exceptional talent and versatility. He is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. His significant impact on the entertainment industry and his cultural influence were acknowledged when Time magazine included him in its list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019. Furthermore, The New York Times recognized his exceptional acting prowess, ranking him among the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century in 2020.
On February 16, 1974, Mahershala Ali was born as Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore in Oakland, California.
In 1994, Mahershala Ali's father, Phillip Gilmore, who was a dancer, passed away after pursuing his career on Broadway.
In 1996, Mahershala Ali graduated from St. Mary's College of California with a degree in mass communication.
In 2000, Mahershala Ali converted to Islam and changed his surname from Gilmore to Ali.
In 2000, Mahershala Ali earned his master's degree from New York University's graduate acting program at Tisch School of the Arts.
From 2001 onwards, Mahershala Ali was known professionally by his full name, Mahershalalhashbaz Ali.
In 2001, Mahershala Ali started his career as a regular on the television series Crossing Jordan, marking an early role in his television career.
In 2003, Mahershala Ali continued his television career as a regular on the series Threat Matrix.
In 2004, Mahershala Ali achieved a breakthrough role as Richard Tyler in the science fiction series The 4400, gaining wider recognition.
In 2006, Mahershala Ali, under the moniker Prince Ali, released his first album, Corner Ensemble.
In 2007, Mahershala Ali, known as Prince Ali, released his second album, Curb Side Service.
In 2008, Mahershala Ali had his first major film role in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, directed by David Fincher.
In 2008, Mahershala Ali played Tizzy in the film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, marking his first major film role.
In 2010, Mahershala Ali began to be credited as Mahershala Ali, shortening his professional name from Mahershalalhashbaz Ali.
In 2013, Mahershala Ali played Remy Danton in the netflix series House of Cards.
In 2015, Mahershala Ali appeared on Hus Kingpin's album "House Of Cards", contributing skits and rapping on the track "House Of Card Gods".
In 2016, Mahershala Ali played Cornell "Cottonmouth" Stokes in the first season of the Netflix series Luke Cage.
In 2016, Mahershala Ali played Remy Danton in the netflix series House of Cards.
In 2016, Mahershala Ali received critical acclaim and won Academy and SAG Awards for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as a drug dealer in the drama Moonlight.
In February 2017, Mahershala Ali and his wife Amatus Sami-Karim welcomed their first child, a daughter.
In 2017, Mahershala Ali joined the video game Madden NFL 18's story mode Longshot, where he played Cutter Wade.
In 2018, Mahershala Ali received his second Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Don Shirley in the film Green Book, also winning a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award.
In 2018, Mahershala Ali voiced Aaron Davis in the animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
In 2018, Mahershala Ali won Academy Awards and SAG Awards for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Don Shirley in the biographical comedy-drama Green Book, as well as a BAFTA and Golden Globe Award.
On January 13, 2019, the third season of HBO's True Detective, starring Mahershala Ali as Wayne Hays, premiered in the United States.
In July 2019, at San Diego Comic-Con, Mahershala Ali was announced as being cast to play Blade in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film of the same name.
In 2019, Mahershala Ali made a guest appearance on Keith Murray's album Lord Of The Metaphor 2.
In 2019, Mahershala Ali played a troubled police officer in the third season of HBO's True Detective.
In 2019, Mahershala Ali was nominated for the Primetime Emmy for his role as Wayne Hays in the HBO crime anthology True Detective.
In 2019, Mahershala Ali was recognized by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, highlighting his significant impact.
In 2020, Mahershala Ali appeared on Riz Ahmed's album The Long Goodbye.
In 2020, Mahershala Ali starred in the second season of the Hulu comedy-drama series Ramy.
In 2020, Mahershala Ali won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program as an executive producer of We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest.
In 2020, Mahershala Ali won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program for producing "We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest" and got another Emmy nomination for his role in the second season of "Ramy".
In 2020, The New York Times ranked Mahershala Ali among the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century, solidifying his reputation as a leading performer.
In 2021, Mahershala Ali received nominations for the BAFTA and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his role in the science fiction romance Swan Song.
In 2023, Mahershala Ali voiced Aaron Davis in the animated film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
In 2023, Mahershala Ali's narration of the Netflix documentary Chimp Empire earned him his fifth Emmy nomination.
In January 2024, Mahershala Ali showed support for Palestinians in Gaza by reciting the poem "Longing for Haifa" and encouraging donations to a fundraiser.
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