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Mahershala Ali, actor
Actor

Mahershala Ali: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
20
on screen
2003–2026
box office
$2.42B
award wins
8
average score
72
Born
February 16, 1974 (age 52)
Birthplace
Oakland, California, U.S.
Full name
Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore
Citizenship
U.S.
Occupations
Actor, Musician
Years active
2001-present
Spouses
Amatus Sami-Karim
Children
1
Known for

The Best Mahershala Ali Movies

The highest-rated films Mahershala Ali is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) scores highest, at 92. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Mahershala Ali's Career in Numbers

Mahershala Ali's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Mahershala Ali works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Taste the Revolution (2003) to Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Mahershala Ali Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 1
  2. 2010s 10
  3. 2020s 5

The 2010s were Mahershala Ali's busiest decade, with 10 films.

Mahershala Ali Movies by Genre

  • Drama 7
  • Action 6
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Biography 1
  • Comedy 1

Drama is the genre Mahershala Ali has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of action (6).

Mahershala Ali Career Milestones

First film
Taste the Revolution 2003
Biggest box office hit
Jurassic World Rebirth $869M worldwide
Best-rated film
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Movie Echo Score 92
20 credits

Mahershala Ali Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Mahershala Ali is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 72. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

8 wins · 12 nominations

Mahershala Ali: Awards & Nominations

8 wins from 12 nominations across 5 award bodies, from 2016 to 2022. That includes 2 Oscars: Best Supporting Actor for Green Book and Best Supporting Actor for Moonlight. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
  • Oscars logo Oscars 2 wins from 2 nominations
  • Critics' Choice logo Critics' Choice 2 wins from 2 nominations
  • Actor Awards (SAG) logo Actor Awards (SAG) 2 wins from 2 nominations
  • BAFTA logo BAFTA 1 win from 3 nominations
  • Golden Globes logo Golden Globes 1 win from 3 nominations
Biography

Who Is Mahershala Ali?

Mahershala Ali was born in Oakland, California, U.S. in 1974 and is 52 years old. Credited on films since 2003, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Mahershala Ali, born Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore on February 16, 1974, is an American actor renowned for his remarkable performances across various areas of the film industry. He has received numerous accolades, such as two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. List by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019, Ali's impact on the cinematic world is unmistakeable. His acting career launched with series such as Crossing Jordan and Threat Matrix before his breakthrough role as Richard Tyler in the science fiction series The 4400. Ali's first major film role was in the David Fincher-directed fantasy The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. His performances in Moonlight and Green Book earned him Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor. Today, he's recognized as the first Black actor to win two Academy Awards in the same category, and the second Black actor to win multiple acting Oscars.

Beyond his renown in film and television, Ali took his talents beyond acting to music. As Prince Ali, he recorded rap music with the Bay Area recording label Hieroglyphics Imperium during the late 2000s. His personal life includes a commitment to faith - pursuing Ahmadiyya Islam in 2000. Married to actress and musician Amatus Sami-Karim, the couple have one daughter together. Regarded for his acting prowess and influence, Ali's journey continues to inspire and influence the world of film - most recently narrating the Netflix documentary Chimp Empire, which earned him his fifth Emmy nomination.

Works with

Who Mahershala Ali Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Mahershala Ali shares the most films with. Gareth Edwards comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Julia Ormond (2).

FAQ

Mahershala Ali: Questions & Answers

How many movies Mahershala Ali has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Mahershala Ali been in?

Mahershala Ali is credited on 20 films, from 2003 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Mahershala Ali's highest-grossing movie?

Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) is Mahershala Ali's biggest box office hit, with $869M worldwide, ahead of Alita: Battle Angel (2019) ($405M). Across every film with box office figures, Mahershala Ali's movies have made $2.42B.

Mahershala Ali's biggest hits

What is the best Mahershala Ali movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Mahershala Ali's best-rated film is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) with a score of 92, followed by Between the World and Me (2020) (84).

Best Mahershala Ali movies, ranked

Has Mahershala Ali won an Oscar?

Mahershala Ali has won 2 Oscars: Best Supporting Actor for Green Book at the 2019 ceremony and Best Supporting Actor for Moonlight at the 2017 ceremony. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Mahershala Ali has 8 wins from 12 nominations.

How old is Mahershala Ali?

Mahershala Ali is 52 years old, born on February 16, 1974 in Oakland, California, U.S..

What is Mahershala Ali's newest movie?

The most recent film on Mahershala Ali's filmography is Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother (2026), in the role of Latif.

Who does Mahershala Ali work with most often?

Mahershala Ali shares the most films with Gareth Edwards (2 films), Julia Ormond (2 films) and Rupert Friend (2 films).

The Best Mahershala Ali Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 20 credits.

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