This biographical source details the life and prolific career of Mahershala Ali, an acclaimed American actor and former musician. Initially a collegiate basketball player and a rapper under the name Prince Ali, he transitioned into professional acting after earning a master's degree from New York University. The text highlights his historic achievements, including becoming the first Muslim actor to win an Academy Award and securing two Oscars for his roles in Moonlight and Green Book. It also covers his extensive work in television, featuring notable performances in House of Cards and True Detective. Beyond his artistic endeavors, the source discusses his personal life, religious conversion to Islam, and his public advocacy for international humanitarian causes.