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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