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Don Cheadle

Don Cheadle

Acting·1964·89 films

Donald Frank Cheadle Jr. (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.

As Actor

Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)James Rhodes / War Machine
Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame (2019)James Rhodes / War Machine
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)James Rhodes / War Machine
Captain America: Civil War
Captain America: Civil War (2016)Lieutenant James Rhodes / War Machine
Iron Man 3
Iron Man 3 (2013)Colonel James Rhodes
Iron Man 2
Iron Man 2 (2010)Lt. Col. James 'Rhodey' Rhodes
Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel (2019)James 'Rhodey' Rhodes / War Machine (uncredited)
Ocean's Eleven
Ocean's Eleven (2001)Basher Tarr
Ocean's Twelve
Ocean's Twelve (2004)Basher Tarr
Ocean's Thirteen
Ocean's Thirteen (2007)Basher Tarr
Flight
Flight (2012)Hugh Lang
Rush Hour 2
Rush Hour 2 (2001)Kenny (uncredited)
Space Jam: A New Legacy
Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)Al G. Rhythm
Crash
Crash (2005)Det. Graham Waters
Boogie Nights
Boogie Nights (1997)Buck Swope
Hotel Rwanda
Hotel Rwanda (2004)Paul Rusesabagina
Swordfish
Swordfish (2001)Roberts
Traffic
Traffic (2000)Montel Gordon
The Family Man
The Family Man (2000)Cash
Volcano
Volcano (1997)Emmit Reese
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars (2000)Luke Graham
Out of Sight
Out of Sight (1998)Maurice 'Snoopy' Miller
The Guard
The Guard (2011)FBI agent Wendell Everett
Reign Over Me
Reign Over Me (2007)Alan Johnson
Brooklyn's Finest
Brooklyn's Finest (2010)Det. Clarence 'Tango' Butler
Hotel for Dogs
Hotel for Dogs (2009)Bernie
After the Sunset
After the Sunset (2004)Henri Mooré
White Noise
White Noise (2022)Murray Siskind
No Sudden Move
No Sudden Move (2021)Curtis 'Curt' Goynes
Traitor
Traitor (2008)Samir Horn
Colors
Colors (1988)Rocket
Hamburger Hill
Hamburger Hill (1987)Pvt. Washburn
Devil in a Blue Dress
Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)Mouse Alexander
Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead
Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995)Rooster
The United States of Leland
The United States of Leland (2003)Pearl Madison
The Assassination of Richard Nixon
The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004)Bonny Simmons
Bulworth
Bulworth (1998)L.D.
Kevin Hart: What Now?
Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016)Rival Agent
Miles Ahead
Miles Ahead (2016)Miles Davis
The Meteor Man
The Meteor Man (1993)Goldilocks
Unstoppable
Unstoppable (2024)Coach Shawn Charles
Talk to Me
Talk to Me (2007)Petey Greene
Rosewood
Rosewood (1997)Sylvester Carrier
Manic
Manic (2002)Dr. David Monroe
Fail Safe
Fail Safe (2000)Lt. Jimmy Pierce
Ticker
Ticker (2002)Passenger
Moving Violations
Moving Violations (1985)Juicy Burgers Worker
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault (1996)Earl Manigault
The Dog Problem
The Dog Problem (2006)Dr. Nourmand (uncredited)
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King (2020)Self - Actor, "Avengers: Endgame"
The Rat Pack
The Rat Pack (1998)Sammy Davis Jr.
David Blaine: Beyond Magic
David Blaine: Beyond Magic (2016)Self
One World: Together at Home
One World: Together at Home (2020)Self
I Love Boosters
I Love Boosters (2026)Dr. Jack
Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special
Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special (2021)James 'Rhodey' Rhodes (archive footage)
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Secret Invasion
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Secret Invasion (2023)Self - 'Rhodey'
Roadside Prophets
Roadside Prophets (1992)Happy Days Manager
Things Behind the Sun
Things Behind the Sun (2001)Chuck
Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee
Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee (2019)Self
A Lesson Before Dying
A Lesson Before Dying (1999)Grant Wiggins
Captain Planet with Don Cheadle
Captain Planet with Don Cheadle (2011)Captain Planet
The People Speak
The People Speak (2009)Self
I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac
I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac (2012)Self
Darfur Now
Darfur Now (2007)Self
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives (2003)
A Man's Story
A Man's Story (2011)Self
30 for 30: The Bunny & the GOAT
30 for 30: The Bunny & the GOAT (2021)Al G. Rhythm
Lush Life
Lush Life (1993)Jack
King Leopold's Ghost
King Leopold's Ghost (2006)Narrator (voice)
Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come (2012)Self
Adjust Your Color: The Truth of Petey Greene
Adjust Your Color: The Truth of Petey Greene (2008)Narrator (voice)
Abby Singer
Abby Singer (2003)Don Cheadle (uncredited)
With/In Volume 1
With/In Volume 1 (2021)(segment "Intersection")
Don Cheadle is Captain Planet - Part 2
Don Cheadle is Captain Planet - Part 2 (2012)Captain Planet
The Real Full Monty
The Real Full Monty (2024)Self (uncredited)
Inside Traffic: The Making of 'Traffic'
Inside Traffic: The Making of 'Traffic' (2000)Self
Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics
Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics (2024)Self
Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times
Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times (2020)Self
Punk
Punk (1986)
Don Cheadle is Captain Planet - Part 3
Don Cheadle is Captain Planet - Part 3 (2012)Captain Planet
Don Cheadle is Captain Planet - Part 4
Don Cheadle is Captain Planet - Part 4 (2012)Captain Planet
Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast
Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast (2005)Self - Presenter
August 28: A Day in the Life of a People
August 28: A Day in the Life of a People (2017)Self
The Topdog Diaries
The Topdog Diaries (2002)Self
Leading the Electric Revolution and Sustainability
Leading the Electric Revolution and Sustainability (2021)Narrator
Ocean's Fourteen
Ocean's FourteenBasher Tarr
A Home for Everyone: The Making of 'Hotel for Dogs'
A Home for Everyone: The Making of 'Hotel for Dogs' (2009)Self
The Last Electric Knight
The Last Electric Knight (1986)Gang Leader
House of Lies Live
House of Lies Live (2013)Self

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