Mahershala Ali, born Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore, is an American actor. He began his career with roles in television series, gaining widespread recognition for his portrayal of Remy Danton in *House of Cards*. His cinematic breakthrough came with the film *Moonlight* (2016), a performance that earned him his first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He repeated this success two years later with *Green Book* (2018), winning his second Oscar in the same category and establishing himself as one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation. His other significant performances include the leading role in the third season of the anthology series *True Detective* and roles in films such as *Hidden Figures* and *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse*, in which he provides voice work. For his work, he has received numerous other awards, including a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, and several Screen Actors Guild Awards.