Who Is Mahershala Ali
Mahershala Ali Biography
Mahershala Ali is an American actor, rapper, and songwriter. He was born in Oakland, California in 1974. Ali began his acting career in the early 2000s with appearances in television shows and films such as "The Sopranos" and "Crossing Jordan". He gained recognition for his role in the critically acclaimed film "Moonlight" (2016), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also has appeared in numerous films including "Hidden Figures" (2016), "Green Biography" (2018) for which he won his second Academy award for Best Supporting Actor, "True Detective" (2015-2019) and "House of Cards" (2013-2018).
Ali is also known for his career as a rapper and songwriter, under the stage name Prince Ali. He released his first album, "Curb Side Service" in 2006 and has also performed on several other projects. He has also been actively involved in various charitable organizations, particularly those that support education and the arts. He has been recognized for his work and has received several awards and nominations including the Academy Awards, Golden Globe, SAG and BAFTA.
Mahershala Ali Fast Facts
Mahershala Ali is an American actor and rapper. Some facts about him include:
* He was born in Oakland, California, in 1974.
* He began his acting career in the early 2000s, with appearances in television shows such as "The Sopranos" and "Law & Order."
* He has appeared in several films, including "Crossing Over" (2009), "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" (2014), and "Moonlight" (2016), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
* He has also appeared in several other critically acclaimed films, such as "House of Cards", "Luke Cage" and "True Detective"
* Ali is also a rapper, who has released several albums under the stage name Prince Ali.
* He is known for his dedication to his craft and his ability to take on a wide range of roles.
* He has been recognized for his work and has received several awards and nominations, including Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
* Ali is also an advocate for social and political causes, including racial and social justice. He is also an advocate for the arts and has served on the board of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Mahershala Ali Top Quotes
"I always hope to be a better person tomorrow than today." (Meaning)
"I found myself sort of becoming a character actor, though I don't know if that would be my natural makeup."
"I do believe in the potential of like-minded people coming together."
"The people that I admire have a wonderful balance of self-belief and humility."
"Cultures and races are mixing in a very organic way in the world, and that should be reflected in film and television."
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