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Golden Globe Award (2019) • Academy Award (2019) • Academy Award (2017) • Academy Award (2019): Actor in a Supporting Role • Academy Award (2017): Actor in a Supporting Role • Emmy Award (2020): Outstanding Children's Program • Golden Globe Award (2019): Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Notable Family Members
son of Phillip Gilmore • married to Amatus Sami Karim (2013–present)
Education
New York University (M.F.A., 2000) • Saint Mary's College of California (B.A., 1996)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)
"Roxanne Roxanne" (2017) • "Haunted" (2002) • "Predators" (2010) • "Free State of Jones" (2016) • "Lights Out" (2011) • "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2003) • "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" (2014) • "The Handler" (2003) • "NYPD Blue" (2002) • "Making Revolution" (2003) • "Green Book" (2018) • "Kicks" (2016) • "Moonlight" (2016) • "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (2008) • "Alita: Battle Angel" (2019) • "Luke Cage" (2016) • "Crossing Over" (2009) • "The Place Beyond the Pines" (2012) • "Ramy" (2020) • "Crossing Jordan" (2001–2002) • "Lie to Me" (2009) • "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2" (2015) • "Supremacy" (2014) • "Go for Sisters" (2013) • "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (2009) • "Alphas" (2011–2012) • "Comrade Detective" (2017) • "Room 104" (2018) • "Alcatraz" (2012) • "Treme" (2011–2012) • "House of Cards" (2013–2016) • "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" (2018) • "The 4400" (2004–2007) • "Threat Matrix" (2003–2004) • "True Detective" (2019) • "Hidden Figures" (2016)
Top Questions
When was Mahershala Ali born?
Mahershala Ali was born on February 16, 1974.
Where was Mahershala Ali born?
Mahershala Ali was born in Oakland, California, United States.