Mahershala Ali
American actor
- Age
- 52years old
- Full name
- Mahershalalhashbaz Ali
- Born
- 16 February 1974Oakland, California
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Aquarius
- Years active
- 2004–2026
Known for
About Mahershala Ali
Mahershala Ali is an American actor. They were born on 16 February 1974 in Oakland, California. Their career spans 27 titles, among them The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014) and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Mahershala Ali is The 4400 (2004); in all, 19 films and 8 TV shows over 22 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), with 129 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 16 titles. The person they have worked with most is Jake Johnson, on 4 films, among them Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Coming up
- 2026
- 2027
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Latest work
Full filmography (30)- 2026
Wildwood
Brendan (voice)
- 2025
- 2023
- 2023
- 2021
- 2021–
Invincible TV
Titan, 2 episodes
- 2019–
Ramy TV
Sheikh Malik, 6 episodes
- 2018
Where to watch Mahershala Ali
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2008
- 2014
- 2015
- 2009
- 2018
- 2018
- 2016
- 2016
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Mahershala Ali films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026), Golden Globes (1944–2026), BAFTA Awards (1950–2026), Actor Awards (2000–2026) and Emmy Awards (2000–2026).
- Academy Awards (Oscars) 2 wins2 nominations
- Golden Globes 1 win3 nominations
- BAFTA Awards 1 win3 nominations
- Actor Awards 2 wins3 nominations
- Emmy Awards 2 nominations
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Questions about Mahershala Ali
How old is Mahershala Ali?
Mahershala Ali is 52 years old: born on 16 February 1974 in Oakland, California.
What are the best Mahershala Ali films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Mahershala Ali films are Moonlight (2016, 8.7), Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023, 8.6) and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018, 8.4).
What is Mahershala Ali's next film?
Mahershala Ali's next release is Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, out on 20 November 2026.
How many films and TV shows has Mahershala Ali been in?
MovieNCo lists 19 films and 8 TV shows for Mahershala Ali, from The 4400 (2004) to Wildwood (2026).
How many awards has Mahershala Ali won?
Mahershala Ali has won 6 awards from 13 nominations. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 2 of 2; Golden Globes, 1 of 3; BAFTA Awards, 1 of 3; Actor Awards, 2 of 3. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Mahershala Ali's star sign?
Mahershala Ali is a Aquarius: born on 16 February.
Page reviewed on 16 February 2024.