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Don Cheadle

Don Cheadle

Known For Acting
Birthday Nov 29, 1964 (60)
Birthplace Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Popularity 2 (history)
Updated Jun 11, 2025
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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Biography

Donald Frank Cheadle Jr. (/ˈtʃiːdəl/, CHEE-dəl; born November 29, 1964) is an American actor. Known for his roles in film and television, he has received multiple accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards, two Grammy Awards, and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, two BAFTA ... Awards, and 11 Primetime Emmy Awards. He is among a few actors who have received nominations for the EGOT. Cheadle's career started with supporting roles in Hamburger Hill (1987), Colors (1988), Devil in a Blue Dress (1995), Rosewood (1997), Boogie Nights (1997), and Bulworth (1998). He collaborated with director Steven Soderberghacting in Out of Sight (1998), Traffic (2000), The Ocean's Trilogy (2001–2007), and No Sudden Move (2021). Cheadle was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for portraying Paul Rusesabagina in the historical drama film Hotel Rwanda (2004). He was the co-producer of Crash, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2005. Cheadle joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe portraying James "Rhodey" Rhodes / War Machine, beginning with Iron Man 2 (2010). On television, Cheadle earned nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his roles as Marty Kaan in House of Lies (2012–2016) and Maurice Monroe in Black Monday (2019–2021). He was further Emmy-nominated for The Rat Pack (1998), A Lesson Before Dying (1999), Things Behind the Sun (2001), ER (2002), and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021). In 2016, he received his first Grammy Award, winning Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for Miles Ahead's soundtrack. In 2022, he received a second Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album for his narration of the audiobook Carry On: Reflections for a New Generation from John Lewis; he also received a Tony Award for Best Musical as a producer for the musical A Strange Loop. Description above from the Wikipedia article Don Cheadle, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Filmography

Unstoppable

Unstoppable

2024

as Coach Shawn Charles

White Noise

White Noise

2022

as Murray Siskind

No Sudden Move

No Sudden Move

2021

as Curtis 'Curt' Goynes

30 for 30: The Bunny & the GOAT

30 for 30: The Bunny & the GOAT

2021

as Al G. Rhythm

Space Jam: A New Legacy

Space Jam: A New Legacy

2021

as Al G. Rhythm

With/In Volume 1

With/In Volume 1

2021

as (segment "Intersection")

Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special

Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special

2021

as James 'Rhodey' Rhodes (archive footage)

Avengers: Endgame

Avengers: Endgame

2019

as James Rhodes / War Machine

Captain Marvel

Captain Marvel

2019

as James 'Rhodey' Rhodes / War Machine (uncredited)

Avengers: Infinity War

Avengers: Infinity War

2018

as James Rhodes / War Machine

Miles Ahead

Miles Ahead

2016

as Miles Davis

Kevin Hart: What Now?

Kevin Hart: What Now?

2016

as Rival Agent

Captain America: Civil War

Captain America: Civil War

2016

as Lieutenant James Rhodes / War Machine

Avengers: Age of Ultron

Avengers: Age of Ultron

2015

as James Rhodes / War Machine

Iron Man 3

Iron Man 3

2013

as Colonel James Rhodes

Flight

Flight

2012

as Hugh Lang

Captain Planet with Don Cheadle

Captain Planet with Don Cheadle

2011

as Captain Planet

The Guard

The Guard

2011

as FBI agent Wendell Everett

Brooklyn's Finest

Brooklyn's Finest

2010

as Det. Clarence 'Tango' Butler

Iron Man 2

Iron Man 2

2010

as Lt. Col. James 'Rhodey' Rhodes

Hotel for Dogs

Hotel for Dogs

2009

as Bernie

Traitor

Traitor

2008

as Samir Horn

Talk to Me

Talk to Me

2007

as Petey Greene

Reign Over Me

Reign Over Me

2007

as Alan Johnson

Ocean's Thirteen

Ocean's Thirteen

2007

as Basher Tarr

King Leopold's Ghost

King Leopold's Ghost

2006

as Narrator (voice)

Crash

Crash

2005

as Det. Graham Waters

A Concert for Hurricane Relief

A Concert for Hurricane Relief

2005

as Presenter

Hotel Rwanda

Hotel Rwanda

2004

as Paul Rusesabagina

The Assassination of Richard Nixon

The Assassination of Richard Nixon

2004

as Bonny Simmons

After the Sunset

After the Sunset

2004

as Henri Mooré

Ocean's Twelve

Ocean's Twelve

2004

as Basher Tarr

The United States of Leland

The United States of Leland

2003

as Pearl Madison

Abby Singer

Abby Singer

2003

as Don Cheadle (uncredited)

Ticker

Ticker

2002

as Passenger

Manic

Manic

2001

as Dr. David Monroe

Swordfish

Swordfish

2001

as Roberts

Things Behind the Sun

Things Behind the Sun

2001

as Chuck

Rush Hour 2

Rush Hour 2

2001

as Kenny (uncredited)

Ocean's Eleven

Ocean's Eleven

2001

as Basher Tarr (uncredited)

Mission to Mars

Mission to Mars

2000

as Luke Graham

The Family Man

The Family Man

2000

as Cash

Traffic

Traffic

2000

as Montel Gordon

Fail Safe

Fail Safe

2000

as Lt. Jimmy Pierce

A Lesson Before Dying

A Lesson Before Dying

1999

as Grant Wiggins

The Rat Pack

The Rat Pack

1998

as Sammy Davis Jr.

Out of Sight

Out of Sight

1998

as Maurice 'Snoopy' Miller

Bulworth

Bulworth

1998

as L.D.

Rosewood

Rosewood

1997

as Sylvester Carrier

Volcano

Volcano

1997

as Emmit Reese

Boogie Nights

Boogie Nights

1997

as Buck Swope

Devil in a Blue Dress

Devil in a Blue Dress

1995

as Mouse Alexander

Lush Life

Lush Life

1993

as Jack

The Meteor Man

The Meteor Man

1993

as Goldilocks

Roadside Prophets

Roadside Prophets

1992

as Happy Days Manager

Colors

Colors

1988

as Rocket

Hamburger Hill

Hamburger Hill

1987

as Pvt. Washburn

Moving Violations

Moving Violations

1985

as Juicy Burgers Worker

Miles Ahead

Miles Ahead

2016

Writer

Freedom Writers

Freedom Writers

2007

Thanks

Miles Ahead

Miles Ahead

2016

Director

Miles Ahead

Miles Ahead

2016

Producer

St. Vincent

St. Vincent

2014

Executive Producer

Traitor

Traitor

2008

Producer

Talk to Me

Talk to Me

2007

Executive Producer

Crash

Crash

2005

Producer

Organization Category Movie
Golden Globes Best Supporting Actor Car Crash: The Delorean Story Nominated
BAFTA Awards Best Actor The Aviator Nominated
Television Credits

House of Lies

as Marty Kaan

Episodes: 58

First Aired: Jan 08, 2012

Picket Fences

as John Littleton

Episodes: 44

First Aired: Sep 18, 1992

The Wonder Years

as Narrator

Episodes: 32

First Aired: Sep 22, 2021

Black Monday

as Maurice 'Mo' Monroe

Episodes: 30

First Aired: Jan 20, 2019

The Golden Palace

as Roland Wilson

Episodes: 24

First Aired: Sep 18, 1992

Don't Look Deeper

as Martin

Episodes: 14

First Aired: Jul 27, 2020

Agent Elvis

as The Commander (voice)

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Mar 17, 2023

Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist

as JD Hudson

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Sep 05, 2024

Secret Invasion

as James 'Rhodey' Rhodes

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Jun 21, 2023

ER

as Paul Nathan

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Sep 19, 1994

The Bernie Mac Show

as Cousin D

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Nov 14, 2001

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

as Bennie

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 22, 1992

DuckTales

as Donald Duck (voice)

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Aug 12, 2017

The Simpsons

as Brother Faith (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 17, 1989

L.A. Law

as Julian Tatoon

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 15, 1986

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

as Ice Tray

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 10, 1990

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

as James 'Rhodey' Rhodes / War Machine

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 19, 2021

What If...?

as Rhodey (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 11, 2021

DAVE

as Don Cheadle

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 04, 2020

Marvel Studios Legends

as James Rhodes / War Machine (archive footage) (uncredited)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 08, 2021

The Hire

as Passenger

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 26, 2001

30 Rock

as Don Cheadle

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 11, 2006

The Boys Presents: Diabolical

as Nubian Prince (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 03, 2022

Big Mouth

as Don Cheadle (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 29, 2017

MADtv

as Perry

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 14, 1995

Night Court

as Jack

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 04, 1984

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Feb 17, 2014

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jan 26, 2003

The Daily Show

as Self

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jul 22, 1996

The View

as Self

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Aug 11, 1997

Conan

as Self

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Nov 08, 2010

Fame

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jan 07, 1982

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 13, 1993

The Oscars

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Mar 19, 1953

Desus & Mero

as Self - Illustrious Guest

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Feb 21, 2019

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Aug 02, 2015

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Dec 21, 2014

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 08, 2003

China Beach

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 26, 1988

Hill Street Blues

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 15, 1981

The Early Show

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 01, 1999

MADtv

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 14, 1995

The Henry Rollins Show

as Himself

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 01, 2006

The Bronx Zoo

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 19, 1987

Hart to Heart

as Self - Interviewee

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 05, 2021

Marvel Studios Assembled

as Self - James Rhodes / Rhodey

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 12, 2021

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 03, 2005

Tony Awards

as Self - Presenter

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 01, 1956

Chelsea

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 11, 2016

America Beyond the Color Line

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 03, 2004

Lip Sync Battle

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 02, 2015

The Jennifer Hudson Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 12, 2022

Hollywood Game Night

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 11, 2013

Running Wild with Bear Grylls

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 28, 2014

Celebrity Poker Showdown

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 02, 2003

Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 07, 2016

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 11, 1975

Entertainment Tonight

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 15, 1981

The Shop

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 28, 2018

Real Time with Bill Maher

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 21, 2003

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 16, 2009

Off Camera with Sam Jones

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 06, 2014

MTV Movie & TV Awards

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 10, 1992

Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 25, 2014

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 08, 2015

Independent Lens

as Host

Episodes: 0

First Aired: Aug 09, 1999

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