Mahershala Ali is a highly sought-after actor with a diverse range of skills and a rich background in film, television, and theater. He has already made a significant impact in Hollywood with his versatility and talent.
Ali has appeared in a variety of films, including the critically acclaimed independent feature Moonlight, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2, The Free State of Jones, and the Netflix series House of Cards and Marvel's Luke Cage.
His impressive film credits also include The Place Beyond the Pines, Crossing Over, Go For Sisters, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, directed by David Fincher.
In television, Ali has had recurring roles on Syfy's Alphas and the critically acclaimed drama The 4400, in which he played the role of Richard Tyler, a Korean War pilot, for three seasons.
Ali has also had a successful career on stage, appearing in productions such as Blues for an Alabama Sky, The School for Scandal, A Lie of the Mind, A Doll's House, Monkey in the Middle, The Merchant of Venice, The New Place, and Secret Injury, Secret Revenge.
He has also made his New York Broadway debut in Kenny Leon's Smart People in February 2016.
Born in Oakland, California, and raised in Hayward, Ali received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications at St. Mary's College. He made his professional debut performing with the California Shakespeare Festival in Orinda, California, and later earned his Master's degree in acting from New York University's prestigious graduate program.
