Mahershala Ali
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About
Actor widely known for his roles on the Netflix series House of Cards and Luke Cage. He won two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor for his roles in Moonlight and Green Book. Other film credits include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Place Beyond the Pines and Hidden Figures.
Before Fame
He appeared early in his career as Dr. Trey Sanders on the popular television series, Crossing Jordan.
Trivia
His television credits include guest appearances on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NYPD Blue, and Alcatraz. He also played Richard Tyler on the sci-fi series The 4400 and provided his voice in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Family Life
He was born in Oakland, California to a Christian family and was named after a Biblical figure. Later in his life, he converted to the Ahmadiyya Muslim faith. He married Amatus Sami-Karim in 2013 and the couple welcomed a daughter named Bari in 2017.
Associated With
He appeared in the 2014 and 2015 installments of The Hunger Games, starring actress Jennifer Lawrence.
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