The best Mahershala Ali movies and shows
The top 3 according to 11 votes from people: Moonlight (2016) · Hidden Figures (2016) · Green Book (2018). (Updated Feb 11, 2025.)
From House of Cards and Luke Cage to Moonlight and Green Book, his two Oscars: the best of Mahershala Ali according to Screen Rant's ranking and SensaCine audiences.
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Top 12
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Moonlight (2016)
Barry Jenkins. Juan, the dealer who looks after young Chiron. Oscar for best supporting actor.
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2
Hidden Figures (2016)
Theodore Melfi. Jim Johnson, the officer who marries Katherine.
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3
Green Book (2018)
Peter Farrelly. Pianist Don Shirley touring the Deep South. His second supporting actor Oscar.
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4
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
He voices Uncle Aaron, the Prowler.
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5
Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
Robert Rodriguez. Vector, who pulls the strings in Iron City.
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6
True Detective (season 3, 2019)
Nic Pizzolatto. Wayne Hays, the Arkansas detective across three timelines.
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7
Leave the World Behind (2023)
Sam Esmail. G. H., the homeowner during a nationwide blackout.
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8
House of Cards (2013-2016)
TV series. Remy Danton, the lobbyist.
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9
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
David Fincher. Tizzy, in a small part.
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10
Luke Cage (2016)
Marvel series. Cottonmouth, the first-season villain.
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11
Free State of Jones (2016)
Gary Ross. Moses, a runaway slave who joins Newton Knight.
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12
The Place Beyond the Pines (2012)
Derek Cianfrance. Kofi, alongside Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes.
How is this ranking ordered? By people's votes: each ▲ adds a point and each ▼ takes one away. Anyone can vote and add what is missing.
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Comments (2)
Cottonmouth en Luke Cage era mejor villano que la mitad de los de Marvel en cine, y no exagero.
Moonlight y Green Book las dos con Óscar, pero para mí su mejor trabajo es la tercera temporada de True Detective. Tremendo.