Malcolm X — Ali Character Profile

About Malcolm X

A civil rights figure who spends time with Clay, is later cut off per Elijah Muhammad's orders, and is assassinated, leaving Clay deeply distraught.

Character Facts

Played by

Mario Van Peebles

Appears in

Ali (2001)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• Malcolm X — Social Mentor/Friend — Muhammad Ali / Cassius Clay (Will Smith)

  Close personal and ideological friendship.

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