Mahershala Ali: Facts & Related Content

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Also Known As	Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore
Born	February 16, 1974 (age 51) • Oakland • California
Awards And Honors	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	Saint Mary's College of California (B.A., 1996) • New York University (M.F.A., 2000)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)	"Ramy" (2020) • "True Detective" (2019) • "Alita: Battle Angel" (2019) • "Room 104" (2018) • "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" (2018) • "Green Book" (2018) • "Comrade Detective" (2017) • "Roxanne Roxanne" (2017) • "Hidden Figures" (2016) • "Luke Cage" (2016) • "Moonlight" (2016) • "Free State of Jones" (2016) • "Kicks" (2016) • "House of Cards" (2013–2016) • "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2" (2015) • "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" (2014) • "Supremacy" (2014) • "Go for Sisters" (2013) • "Alphas" (2011–2012) • "Treme" (2011–2012) • "The Place Beyond the Pines" (2012) • "Alcatraz" (2012) • "Lights Out" (2011) • "Predators" (2010) • "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (2009) • "Lie to Me" (2009) • "Crossing Over" (2009) • "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (2008) • "The 4400" (2004–2007) • "Threat Matrix" (2003–2004) • "The Handler" (2003) • "Making Revolution" (2003) • "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2003) • "NYPD Blue" (2002) • "Haunted" (2002) • "Crossing Jordan" (2001–2002)