Mahershala Ali is an American actor and rapper. In a career spanning two decades, he has received multiple accolades, including two Academy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, a BAFTA 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. In 2020, The New York Times ranked him 23rd in its list of 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, such as Crossing Jordan (2001–2002) and Threat Matrix (2003–2004), before his breakthrough role as Richard Tyler in the science fiction series The 4400 (2004–2007). 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 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 Juan in the drama film Moonlight (2016), and for his portrayal of Dr. Don Shirley in the comedy-drama film Green Book (2018). He is the first Muslim actor to win an Oscar, the first Black actor to win two Academy Awards in the same category, and the second Black actor to win multiple acting Oscars.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. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, Ali portrayed crime boss Cornell "Cottonmouth" Stokes in the Netflix series Luke Cage (2016–2018), and voiced vampire hunter Blade in the feature film Eternals (2021), ahead of his own standalone film.
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Some of their strengths
Mahershala Ali has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Generous, Intelligent, Kind, Idealistic, Altruistic, Intellectual, and Analytical.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Mahershala Ali is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who is known for being fun and creative.
Constant and Serious
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Mahershala Ali well know them as someone who can be determined, unmoving, and firm, like a rock or a high mountain.
Courteous and Easygoing
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Mahershala Ali as someone who is polite, modest, and diplomatic.
A person who tends to be socially popular, who loves intellectual or creative activities, who has a talent for communicating with and understanding the needs of others, and who seems to have a knack for getting recognized for their efforts.
Altruistic and Ambitious
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Mahershala Ali is someone who is the type of person who rallies behind a group, cause, or community, and who enjoys being dedicated to a higher cause of some sort.
They are also someone who is charismatic, compassionate, and understanding, and who is interested in expressing themselves through writing, public speaking, or teaching.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Mahershala Ali tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Mahershala Ali's challenges
While Mahershala Ali has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Mahershala Ali can be Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, Suspicious, Stubborn, Hesitant, Narcissistic, and Indecisive.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Mahershala Ali's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Mahershala Ali must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Indecisive and Materialistic
Mahershala Ali is someone who can be indecisive, indulgent, and materialistic, who can have difficulty focusing on a single career or profession, have difficulty following orders or respecting authority, and who can suffer from "analysis paralysis".
Serious and Callous
Finally, Mahershala Ali also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
