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He became the most popular Muslim actor.

He became the most popular Muslim actor.

Mahershala struggled to lose weight for his role while Viggo ate tons of pizza to gain weight for his.

Mahershala struggled to lose weight for his role while Viggo ate tons of pizza to gain weight for his.

Ali was a guard for Saint Mary's 🏀 in the mid-1990s.

Ali was a guard for Saint Mary's 🏀 in the mid-1990s.

His desire to be fashionable has roots going back to high school.

His desire to be fashionable has roots going back to high school.

Ali won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Juan. 🏆

Ali won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Juan. 🏆

He won an Oscar for his performance as Juan in the drama film 'Moonlight.' 🏆

He won an Oscar for his performance as Juan in the drama film 'Moonlight.' 🏆

He blew his audition for a role on 'Game of Thrones.' 🙄😅

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He blew his audition for a role on 'Game of Thrones.' 🙄😅

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Mahershala Ali

American actor

Born

Feb 16, 1974 (51 years old)

Biography

Born in Oakland on Saturday, February 16, 1974, Mahershala Ali is an Aquarius by zodiac sign and is currently 51 years old. Mahershala Ali has made their mark as an actor. Their journey to fame began with academic pursuits at schools like Saint Mary's College of California, New York University Tisch School of the Arts, and the Hayward High School.

Over the course of their career, they have been honored with numerous accolades, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Golden Globe Award.

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