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Mahershala Ali

Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore

Mahershala Ali is an American actor from Oakland, California active since 2001.

Profession
Actor, Producer
From
Oakland, California
Born
February 16, 1974
Years active
2001–present

Early life

An Oakland native and former college basketball player, Mahershala Ali trained at NYU's graduate acting program.

Career

He won Academy Awards for "Moonlight" and "Green Book," starred in "House of Cards" and "True Detective," and joined the Marvel universe as Blade.

Major achievements

He is a two-time Academy Award winner, among the most honored actors of his generation.

Legacy

Mahershala Ali is a defining dramatic actor known for quiet intensity and range.

References

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