Mahershala Ali

Mahershala Ali's body of work is multifaceted, spanning across film, television, and even music. His accolades include two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. He has been lauded for his performances in "Moonlight" and "Green Book," each earning him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. His role as a producer is also noteworthy, having won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program for "We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest." Ali has shown his versatility in various television series such as HBO's "True Detective" and Hulu's "Ramy," both of which earned him Primetime Emmy nominations.

Ali's performances are not just confined to live-action roles. His voice work in the animated films "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," and Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse" showcases his range as an actor. His portrayal of Cornell "Cottonmouth" Stokes in the first season of the Netflix series "Luke Cage" further solidified his footing in the realm of television. In 2025, he was featured in "Jurassic World Rebirth." Ali's prowess in acting is widely recognized, as evidenced by The New York Times ranking him among the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century in 2020.

Despite his extensive resume in the entertainment industry, Ali continues to expand his horizons. He is set to star in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's upcoming film "Blade." Moreover, he has recorded music under the name Prince Ali, releasing albums such as "Corner Ensemble" and "Curb Side Service." Ali's role in the video game Madden NFL 18's story mode as Cutter Wade adds another dimension to his diverse career.