Don Cheadle

Also known as Donald Frank Cheadle

American actor (born 1964)

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Don Cheadle is an American actor born in 1964 who has built a career in film and television. He is recognized for his work as a performer in the entertainment industry.

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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…

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I Love Boosters — Dr. Jack2026
Number One on the Call Sheet — Self2025
Unstoppable — Coach Shawn Charles2024
Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics — Self2024
The Real Full Monty — Self (uncredited)2024
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist — JD Hudson2024
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Secret Invasion — Self - 'Rhodey'2023
Secret Invasion — James 'Rhodey' Rhodes2023
Agent Elvis — The Commander (voice)2023
White Noise — Murray Siskind2022

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Instance of: human
Given name: Frank
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Kansas City
Occupation: voice actor
Educated at: California Institute of the Arts
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Award: Golden Globes
Notable work: Picket Fences
Sport: poker
Official website: www.doncheadle220.com
Image: Don Cheadle at Jimmy Kimmel Live! (cropped).jpg
Number of children: 2

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relative: Ron Kenoly
contributed to creative work: Space Jam: A New Legacy
Commons category: Don Cheadle
date of birth: 1964-11-29
nominated for: Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
Commons gallery: Don Cheadle
start of work period: 1984-00-00
social media followers: 901707
writing language: English language
affiliation string: and Producer
ethnic group: African Americans
medical condition: COVID-19
notable role: Miles Davis
name in native language: Don Cheadle

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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 one of a few actors to 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 Soderbergh acting 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 his portrayal of 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).

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Don Cheadle

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