Don Cheadle
Acting
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Biography
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 (19...
Known For
Filmography
I Love Boosters
2026
as Dr. Jack
Number One on the Call Sheet
2025
as Self
Unstoppable
2024
as Coach Shawn Charles
Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics
2024
as Self
The Real Full Monty
2024
as Self (uncredited)
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
2024
as JD Hudson
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Secret Invasion
2023
as Self - 'Rhodey'
Secret Invasion
2023
as James 'Rhodey' Rhodes
Agent Elvis
2023
as The Commander (voice)
White Noise
2022
as Murray Siskind
The Boys Presents: Diabolical
2022
as Nubian Prince (voice)
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self
Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special
2021
as James 'Rhodey' Rhodes (archive footage)
Space Jam: A New Legacy
2021
as Al G. Rhythm
No Sudden Move
2021
as Curtis 'Curt' Goynes
30 for 30: The Bunny & the GOAT
2021
as Al G. Rhythm
With/In Volume 1
2021
as (segment "Intersection")
Leading the Electric Revolution and Sustainability
2021
as Narrator
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
2021
as James 'Rhodey' Rhodes / War Machine
The Wonder Years
2021
as Narrator
Hart to Heart
2021
as Self - Interviewee
Marvel Studios Assembled
2021
as Self - James Rhodes / Rhodey
What If...?
2021
as Rhodey (voice)
Marvel Studios Legends
2021
as James Rhodes / War Machine (archive footage) (uncredited)
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
2020
as Self - Actor, "Avengers: Endgame"
Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times
2020
as Self
One World: Together at Home
2020
as Self
Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort
2020
as Self
DAVE
2020
as Don Cheadle
Don't Look Deeper
2020
as Martin
Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee
2019
as Self
Captain Marvel
2019
as James 'Rhodey' Rhodes / War Machine (uncredited)
Avengers: Endgame
2019
as James Rhodes / War Machine
Black Monday
2019
as Maurice 'Mo' Monroe
Desus & Mero
2019
as Self - Illustrious Guest
Avengers: Infinity War
2018
as James Rhodes / War Machine
The Shop
2018
as Self
August 28: A Day in the Life of a People
2017
as Self
Big Mouth
2017
as Don Cheadle (voice)
DuckTales
2017
as Donald Duck (voice)
Miles Ahead
2016
as Miles Davis
Captain America: Civil War
2016
as Lieutenant James Rhodes / War Machine
Kevin Hart: What Now?
2016
as Rival Agent
David Blaine: Beyond Magic
2016
as Self
Chelsea
2016
as Self
Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
2016
Avengers: Age of Ultron
2015
as James Rhodes / War Machine
Lip Sync Battle
2015
as Self
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015
as Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self - Guest
Running Wild with Bear Grylls
2014
as Self
Off Camera with Sam Jones
2014
as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self - Guest
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
2014
as Self
Iron Man 3
2013
as Colonel James Rhodes
House of Lies Live
2013
as Self
Hollywood Game Night
2013
as Self
Talking Bad
2013
as Self
Kingdom Come
2012
as Self
Flight
2012
as Hugh Lang
Don Cheadle is Captain Planet - Part 2
2012
as Captain Planet
Don Cheadle is Captain Planet - Part 3
2012
as Captain Planet
Don Cheadle is Captain Planet - Part 4
2012
as Captain Planet
I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac
2012
as Self
House of Lies
2012
as Marty Kaan
The Guard
2011
as FBI agent Wendell Everett
A Man's Story
2011
as Self
Captain Planet with Don Cheadle
2011
as Captain Planet
Iron Man 2
2010
as Lt. Col. James 'Rhodey' Rhodes
Brooklyn's Finest
2010
as Det. Clarence 'Tango' Butler
Conan
2010
as Self
Hotel for Dogs
2009
as Bernie
The People Speak
2009
as Self
A Home for Everyone: The Making of 'Hotel for Dogs'
2009
as Self
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
Traitor
2008
as Samir Horn
Adjust Your Color: The Truth of Petey Greene
2008
as Narrator (voice)
Ocean's Thirteen
2007
as Basher Tarr
Reign Over Me
2007
as Alan Johnson
Talk to Me
2007
as Petey Greene
Darfur Now
2007
as Self
The Dog Problem
2006
as Dr. Nourmand (uncredited)
King Leopold's Ghost
2006
as Narrator (voice)
The Henry Rollins Show
2006
as Himself
30 Rock
2006
as Don Cheadle
Crash
2005
as Det. Graham Waters
Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast
2005
as Self - Presenter
A Message for Peace: Making 'Hotel Rwanda'
2005
as Self
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005
as Self
Ocean's Twelve
2004
as Basher Tarr
Hotel Rwanda
2004
as Paul Rusesabagina
The Assassination of Richard Nixon
2004
as Bonny Simmons
After the Sunset
2004
as Henri Mooré
America Beyond the Color Line
2004
as Self
The United States of Leland
2003
as Pearl Madison
Abby Singer
2003
as Don Cheadle (uncredited)
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self
Celebrity Poker Showdown
2003
as Self
Real Time with Bill Maher
2003
as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest
Manic
2002
as Dr. David Monroe
Ticker
2002
as Passenger
The Topdog Diaries
2002
as Self
Rush Hour 2
2001
as Kenny (uncredited)
Swordfish
2001
as Roberts
Things Behind the Sun
2001
as Chuck
Ocean's Eleven
2001
as Basher Tarr
The Bernie Mac Show
2001
as Cousin D
The Hire
2001
as Passenger
Traffic
2000
as Montel Gordon
The Family Man
2000
as Cash
Fail Safe
2000
as Lt. Jimmy Pierce
Inside Traffic: The Making of 'Traffic'
2000
as Self
Mission to Mars
2000
as Luke Graham
A Lesson Before Dying
1999
as Grant Wiggins
The Early Show
1999
as Self - Guest
Independent Lens
1999
as Host
Out of Sight
1998
as Maurice 'Snoopy' Miller
The Rat Pack
1998
as Sammy Davis Jr.
Bulworth
1998
as L.D.
Inside 'Out of Sight'
1998
as Self
Volcano
1997
as Emmit Reese
Boogie Nights
1997
as Buck Swope
Rosewood
1997
as Sylvester Carrier
The View
1997
as Self
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
1996
as Earl Manigault
The Daily Show
1996
as Self - Guest
Devil in a Blue Dress
1995
as Mouse Alexander
Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead
1995
as Rooster
MADtv
1995
as Self
MADtv
1995
as Perry
ER
1994
as Paul Nathan
The Meteor Man
1993
as Goldilocks
Lush Life
1993
as Jack
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest
Roadside Prophets
1992
as Happy Days Manager
The Golden Palace
1992
as Roland Wilson
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
as Bennie
Picket Fences
1992
as John Littleton
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
as Ice Tray
The Simpsons
1989
as Brother Faith (voice)
Booker
1989
as Frenchie Sayles
Colors
1988
as Rocket
China Beach
1988
Hamburger Hill
1987
as Pvt. Washburn
The Bronx Zoo
1987
Punk
1986
The Last Electric Knight
1986
as Gang Leader
L.A. Law
1986
as Julian Tatoon
Moving Violations
1985
as Juicy Burgers Worker
Night Court
1984
as Jack
Fame
1982
Hill Street Blues
1981
Entertainment Tonight
1981
as Self
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host
Tony Awards
1956
as Self - Presenter
The Oscars
1953
as Self
Golden Globe Awards
1944
as Self - Presenter