This is a list of awards and nominations received by American actor Mahershala Ali. His first major film release was in the 2008 David Fincher-directed romantic fantasy drama film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. For his performance in the 2016 film as drug dealer Juan in Moonlight, Ali received universal acclaim from critics, and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award, a SAG Award, a BAFTA in a Supporting Role, and won the Academy Award and the Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor.