Born Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore on February 16, 1974, Mahershala Ali was until recently mostly known as a talented TV actor in serious dramas such as House of Cards and Treme. Occasionally he would ...

Though he's quickly becoming one of the most recognizable names in Hollywood, Best Supporting Actor winner Mahershala Ali wasn't always Mahershala Ali. Raised in Hayward, California, near Oakland, the ...

Let's take a moment to congratulate our Bay Area Oscar winners. Oakland native Mahershala Ali walked away with best supporting actor for his role of pianist Don Shirley in “Green Book,” which won best ...

*“Green Book” star Mahershala Ali is proving to be one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood. For his Oscar-nominated performance in “Green Book,” he plays eccentric musician Dr. Don Shirley.

Though he's quickly becoming one of the most recognizable names in Hollywood, Best Supporting Actor winner Mahershala Ali wasn't always Mahershala Ali. Raised in Hayward, California, near Oakland, the ...