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Don Cheadle

Don Cheadle

Director & actor · born 29 November 1964 · Kansas City, Missouri, USA

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.

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).

Where to start: Avengers: Endgame (2019).

As director 1

As actor 96

TV shows 30

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Don Cheadle movie?

By viewer score, Avengers: Endgame (2019) at 8.2/10.

What are Don Cheadle’s most popular movies?

Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Age of Ultron.

How many movies has Don Cheadle made?

97 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 96 as actor.

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