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Mahershala Ali (/məˈhɜːrʃələ/ mə-HUR-shə-lə; born Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore on February 16, 1974) is an American actor. He has received multiple accolades, including two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019, and in 2020, The New York Times ranked him among the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century. After pursuing an MFA degree from New York University, Ali began his career as a regular on television series Crossing Jordan (2001–02) and Threat Matrix (2003–04), before his breakthrough role as Richard Tyler in the science fiction series The 4400 (2004–07). His first major film role was in the David Fincher-directed fantasy The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008). He gained wider attention for supporting roles in the final two films of the original The Hunger Games film series and in House of Cards, for which he received his first Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Ali won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances as a drug dealer in the drama Moonlight (2016) and as Don Shirley in the comedy-drama Green Book (2018). He is the first Black actor to win two Academy Awards in the same category and the second Black actor to win multiple acting Oscars. Ali won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program for executive producing We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest (2020). In 2019, he played a troubled police officer in the third season of the HBO anthology crime series True Detective, and in 2020, he starred in the second season of the Hulu comedy-drama series Ramy. He was nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards for both performances. Ali has also played Cornell "Cottonmouth" Stokes in the first season of the Netflix series Luke Cage (2016) and voiced Aaron Davis in the animated films Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023). Description above from the Wikipedia article Mahershala Ali, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Mahershala Ali
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for Luther Robinson in Shirley's Song: The Life and Legacy of Shirley Temple
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"Shirley's Song" is a mesmerizing movie that takes you on an emotional journey through the life of the legendary Shirley Temple. From her captivating debut in "Bright Eyes" at just 6 years old to becoming the world's most beloved child star during the Great Depression, Shirley won the hearts of millions. But behind the glitz and glamour, Shirley's life was a rollercoaster of fame, wealth, and the challenges of growing up in the spotlight. The film delves into the sacrifices she had to make, the pressures she faced, and her unyielding determination to stay true to herself and her family values. As Shirley blossoms into her teenage years, she confronts the inevitable struggles of transitioning from a child star to an adult actress. This phase of her life is marked by personal hardships and a desire for a normal childhood, all while the world scrutinizes her every move. "Shirley's Song" is a must-watch for anyone who wants to witness the life of a true icon who rose to stardom against all odds and remained a symbol of hope and joy for generations to come.
