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Don Cheadle

American actor · United States · On the map · Actors · Born 1964 · age 61

Donald Frank Cheadle Jr. 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.

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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

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A life in dates

2026I Love BoostersFilm, Dr. Jack2022The Jennifer Hudson ShowSeriesWhite NoiseFilm, 2022Murray Siskind2020“This [Racism] is a systemic, institutionalized problem that we are all fully aware of.”In their words2 June 2020The Hollywood Reporter

2019Avengers: EndgameFilm, James Rhodes / War Machine2017Big MouthSeries, Don Cheadle (voice)2016“People treat actors and people in the public eye differently from how they’d treat anybody else in their lives.”In their words2 April 2016‘It has to be hot. It has to be creative’: Don Cheadle on his 10-year quest to play Miles Davis. The Guardian.

Captain America: Civil WarFilm, 2016Lieutenant James Rhodes / War Machine2014Late Night with Seth MeyersSeriesSt. VincentFilm, 2014Producer2013“I think I’m somewhat defined by my race for sure, and I’m good with that and I actually want that to be a part.”In their words5 June 2013Don Cheadle, Kerry Washington Talk Frankly About Life in Hollywood. Variety.

2012FlightFilm, Hugh Lang2010Brooklyn's FinestFilm, Det. Clarence 'Tango' Butler2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSeries2008TraitorFilm, Producer2005The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonSeriesCrashFilm, 2005Producer2003The United States of LelandFilm, Pearl Madison2000Mission to MarsFilm, Luke Graham1997Boogie NightsFilm, Buck Swope1996The Daily ShowSeries1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSeriesThe Meteor ManFilm, 1993Goldilocks1987Hamburger HillFilm, Pvt. Washburn1986L.A. LawSeries, Julian Tatoon1981Hill Street BluesSeries1964Born29 November 1964

People around Don

  • Avengers: Endgame 2019
  • Avengers: Infinity War 2018
  • Hotel Rwanda 2004
  • Boogie Nights 1997
  • Captain America: Civil War 2016

Filmography 40

183 credits on file

Television 24

Media & music

In their own words 1

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Don Cheadle
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  1. I hope to use my ‘celebrity’ to motivate people and contribute to moving our global society back from the brink. I am surprised environment is not at the top of the agenda.

    Don Cheadle. United Nations Environment Programme.org., Own words

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Awards

Golden Globe Awards

About this person

He is one of a few actors to have received nominations for the EGOT.

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1964 · age 61