Mahershala Ali - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 16, 1974 |
|---|---|
| Age | 52 |
| Birthplace | Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Mahershala Ali's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Academy Award-winning roles in 'Moonlight' and 'Green Book'; television roles in 'House of Cards' and 'True Detective'. |
Intro
Mahershala Ali is an American actor and rapper best known for his award-winning performances in film and television, including his Academy Award-winning roles in 'Moonlight' and 'Green Book.' He is one of the few actors to have won two Oscars for Best Supporting Actor within a short span and is acclaimed for his versatility and depth of character portrayal.
Early Life & Background
Born Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore, Ali grew up in Hayward, California. He attended St. Mary’s College of California on a basketball scholarship before discovering his passion for acting. He later received an MFA in acting from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.
Career Highlights
- Won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'Moonlight' (2016).
- Won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'Green Book' (2018).
- Played Remy Danton in 'House of Cards' (2013–2016).
- Starred as Wayne Hays in 'True Detective' (Season 3, 2019).
- Cast as Blade in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Trivia
- Ali is the first Muslim actor to win an Oscar.
- He was formerly a rapper who performed under the name 'Prince Ali.'
- He changed his surname to Ali after converting to Islam.
FAQs
People also ask
Mahershala Ali is 52 years old.
Mahershala Ali was born the 16 February 1974.
Oakland, California, U.S..
On His Birth-Day
About February 16th, 1974, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 16, 1974, during an international 500-mile snowmobile race in Michigan, 36-year-old American racer Bill Bowen was thrown from his vehicle and struck by two other snowmobiles, resulting in fatal injuries.
- Day of the week: February 16th, 1974 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand
- #1 UK song: Tiger Feet by Mud
- Popular movie: Young Frankenstein directed by Mel Brooks
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