Mahershalalhashbaz Ali

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Mahershalalhashbaz Ali

Ali as Richard Tyler on The 4400
Birth name Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore
Born February 16, 1974 (age 33)
Oakland, California
Flag of United States United States
Other name(s) Mahershala Karin-Ali
Notable roles Dr. Trey Sanders in Crossing Jordan
Jelani Harper in Threat Matrix
Richard Tyler in The 4400


Mahershalalhashbaz Ali, born Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore on February 16, 1974, in Oakland, California, is an American actor currently cast as Richard Tyler on The 4400.

Ali's unique 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.

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