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Mahershala Ali

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The Resume

    (February 16, 1974- )
    Born in Oakland, California
    Birth name is Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore
    Acted in 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008),' 'Crossing Over (2009),' 'The Wronged Man (2010)' and 'Predators (2010)'

Why he might be annoying:

    He also goes by the names Mahershakakhashbaz Ali, Mahershalalhashabaz Ali, Mahershalalhashbaz Ali, Mahershala Ali, Mahershala Karim-Ali and Mahershala Karin-Ali.
    It comes from the bible, a name God instructed the prophet Isaiah to give his newborn son (and the longest proper name in the whole book to boot).
    When he converted to Islam, he had the chance to simplify or change it, but left it alone, so most folks just call him Ali.
    As a side project, he fancies himself as a hip-hop artist, having collaborated with Talib Kweli.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He earned a his MFA degree from NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
    He's performed in numerous plays, including Shakespeare - inspired by his father who is a musical theatre vet.
    He's been in episodes of the TV series 'NYPD Blue,' ' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' and 'Law and Order: Special Victims Unit.'
    He was a regular on the critically acclaimed TV series 'Crossing Jordan' and 'The 4400.'
    In 2011, he was nominated for an Image Award for his dramatic portrayal of an innocent convict in 'The Wronged Man.'

Credit: Scar Tactics


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 14 Votes: 21.43% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 166 Votes: 53.61% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 66 Votes: 42.42% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 60 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 22 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 89 Votes: 66.29% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 44 Votes: 59.09% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 22 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 31 Votes: 70.97% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 101 Votes: 66.34% Annoying