Mahershalalhashbaz Ali
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Mahershalalhashbaz Ali | |
Ali as Richard Tyler on The 4400 |
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Birth name | Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore |
Born | February 16, 1974 (age 33) Oakland, California 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.