Mahershalalhashbaz Ali
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| Mahershalalhashbaz Ali | |
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 Ali as Richard Tyler on The 4400 |
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| Born | Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore February 16, 1974 Oakland, California, USA |
| Other name(s) | Mahershala Karin-Ali |
Mahershalalhashbaz Ali, born Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore on February 16, 1974, in Oakland, California, is an American actor currently cast as Richard Tyler on The 4400and he is a follower of the religion Ahmadiyya .
Ali's name is derived from the Biblical book of Isaiah 8:1-3, where the name is usually given as "Maher-shalal-hash-baz." It is Hebrew for "To speed to the spoil, he hasteneth the prey" and is thought to be the longest given name in the Bible. He is a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
He acquired his Masters degree in acting at New York University. Shortly after graduation, he made his stage debut in the California Shakespeare Festival. His first TV appearance was as Dr. Trey Sanders on the television drama series Crossing Jordan. This was followed by other roles on shows like NYPD Blue, Threat Matrix, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Haunted and The 4400.
