A closer look at the biggest achievements of Mahershala Ali. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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.
2004: Breakthrough Role in The 4400
In 2004, Mahershala Ali achieved a breakthrough role as Richard Tyler in the science fiction series The 4400, gaining wider recognition.
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2016: Awards and Acclaim for Moonlight
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.
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2016: Acclaim and Awards for Moonlight
In 2016, Mahershala Ali received universal acclaim and won the Academy Award, SAG Award, and Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Moonlight. He became the first Muslim actor to win an Oscar.
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2016: Academy Award for Moonlight
In 2016, Mahershala Ali won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Moonlight, marking a significant achievement in his career.
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2018: Second Academy Award for Green Book
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.
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2018: Awards for Green Book
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.
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2018: Academy Award for Green Book
In 2018, Mahershala Ali won his second Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Green Book, making history as the first black actor to win two Academy Awards in the same category.
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2019: Emmy Nomination for 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.
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2019: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2019, Mahershala Ali was recognized by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, highlighting his significant impact.
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2020: Primetime Emmy Award for We Are the Dream
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.
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2020: Emmy win and nomination
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".
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2020: Ranked Among the Greatest Actors
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.
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2021: BAFTA and Golden Globe Nomination
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.
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2023: Fifth Emmy Nomination
In 2023, Mahershala Ali's narration of the Netflix documentary Chimp Empire earned him his fifth Emmy nomination.
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