Mahershala Ali, 1974
Actors · February 16, 1974
Mahershala Ali
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Mahershala Ali is 52 years old, born February 16, 1974 in United States · Aquarius.
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About
Mahershala Ali turned supporting roles into two Academy Awards and a spot on Time's 100 most influential. Born Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore in 1974, the American actor broke through as Richard Tyler in The 4400 before winning Oscars for Moonlight and Green Book, becoming the first Black actor to win two in the same category. His films have grossed over $3.3 billion globally. As an Aquarius, he balances introspective character work with industry visibility.
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Biography
Mahershala Ali turned supporting roles into one of the most decorated acting careers of the 21st century. Born Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore on February 16, 1974, in the US, he pursued an MFA from New York University before landing regular roles on Crossing Jordan (2001–2002) and Threat Matrix (2003–2004). His breakthrough came as Richard Tyler in The 4400 (2004–2007), followed by his first major film role in David Fincher's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008).
Ali gained wider recognition through supporting roles in the final Hunger Games films and House of Cards, earning his first Emmy nomination. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor playing a drug dealer in Moonlight (2016) and as Don Shirley in Green Book (2018), making him the first Black actor to win two Oscars in the same category and only the second Black actor to win multiple acting Oscars. His Emmy Award came from executive producing We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest (2020). Later roles included Cornell "Cottonmouth" Stokes in Luke Cage (2016), a troubled police officer in True Detective's third season (2019), and voice work as Aaron Davis in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023). The New York Times ranked him among the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century, and Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in 2019. His films have grossed over $3.3 billion worldwide. Born under Aquarius, his career reflects the sign's innovative approach to character depth.
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Before Fame
Ali earned his MFA from New York University before entering television. He worked as a regular on Crossing Jordan (2001–2002) and Threat Matrix (2003–2004), building his foundation in episodic TV before landing his breakthrough role as Richard Tyler in The 4400 (2004–2007).
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Trivia
- His birth name is Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore.
- He became the first Black actor to win two Academy Awards in the same category (Best Supporting Actor).
- Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019.
- He voiced Aaron Davis in both Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023).
- His films have grossed over $3.3 billion worldwide.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Mahershala Ali gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Mahershala Ali?
- Mahershala Ali is 52 years old (born February 16, 1974).
- When is Mahershala Ali's birthday?
- Mahershala Ali was born on February 16, 1974.
- What is Mahershala Ali's zodiac sign?
- Mahershala Ali is a Aquarius, born February 16, 1974.
- What is Mahershala Ali's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Mahershala Ali was born in 1974, the year of the Wood Tiger.
- Where is Mahershala Ali from?
- Mahershala Ali is from United States.
- What does Mahershala Ali do?
- Mahershala Ali is a actor.
- Is Mahershala Ali still alive?
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