Don Cheadle
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). On television, Cheadle earned nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his roles as Marty Kaan in House of Lies (2012–2016) and Maurice Monroe in Black Monday (2019–2021). He was further Emmy-nominated for The Rat Pack (1998), A Lesson Before Dying (1999), Things Behind the Sun (2001), ER (2002), and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021). In 2016, he received his first Grammy Award, winning Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for Miles Ahead's soundtrack. In 2022, he received a second Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album for his narration of the audiobook Carry On: Reflections for a New Generation from John Lewis; he also received a Tony Award for Best Musical as a producer for the musical A Strange Loop.
Ocean's Twelve
(Basher Tarr)
Hotel Rwanda
(Paul Rusesabagina)
Ocean's Thirteen
(Basher Tarr)
Colors
(Rocket)
Out of Sight
(Maurice 'Snoopy' Miller)
Iron Man 2
(Lt. Col. James 'Rhodey' Rhodes)
Mission to Mars
(Luke Graham)
Crash
(Det. Graham Waters)
The Assassination of Richard Nixon
(Bonny Simmons)
After the Sunset
(Henri Mooré)
Reign Over Me
(Alan Johnson)
Traffic
(Montel Gordon)
Hamburger Hill
(Pvt. Washburn)
Volcano
(Emmit Reese)
Boogie Nights
(Buck Swope)
Rush Hour 2
(Kenny (uncredited))
The Meteor Man
(Goldilocks)
The Family Man
(Cash)
Talk to Me
(Petey Greene)
Fail Safe
(Lt. Jimmy Pierce)
Darfur Now
(Self)
Devil in a Blue Dress
(Mouse Alexander)
The Rat Pack
(Sammy Davis Jr.)
Rosewood
(Sylvester Carrier)
Bulworth
(L.D.)
Moving Violations
(Juicy Burgers Worker)
Swordfish
(Roberts)
Brooklyn's Finest
(Det. Clarence 'Tango' Butler)
Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast
(Self - Presenter)
Traitor
(Samir Horn)
Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special
(James 'Rhodey' Rhodes (archive footage))
The United States of Leland
(Pearl Madison)
Roadside Prophets
(Happy Days Manager)
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
(Earl Manigault)
Manic
(Dr. David Monroe)
Hotel for Dogs
(Bernie)
The Guard
(FBI agent Wendell Everett)
Iron Man 3
(Colonel James Rhodes)
Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee
(Self)
A Lesson Before Dying
(Grant Wiggins)
Lush Life
(Jack)
Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead
(Rooster)
A Man's Story
(Self)
Things Behind the Sun
(Chuck)
Unstoppable
(Coach Shawn Charles)
House of Lies Live
(Self)
Inside Traffic: The Making of 'Traffic'
(Self)
Kingdom Come
(Self)
Flight
(Hugh Lang)
Avengers: Age of Ultron
(James Rhodes / War Machine)
The Dog Problem
(Dr. Nourmand (uncredited))
Miles Ahead
(Miles Davis)
With/In Volume 2
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Secret Invasion
(Self - 'Rhodey')
Don Cheadle is Captain Planet - Part 2
(Captain Planet)
Don Cheadle is Captain Planet - Part 3
(Captain Planet)
Don Cheadle is Captain Planet - Part 4
(Captain Planet)
Captain America: Civil War
(Lieutenant James Rhodes / War Machine)
Punk
Don't Look Deeper
(Martin)
Ticker
(Passenger)
The People Speak
(Self)
Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics
(Self)
Kevin Hart: What Now?
(Rival Agent)
David Blaine: Beyond Magic
(Self)
Avengers: Infinity War
(James Rhodes / War Machine)
Captain Planet with Don Cheadle
(Captain Planet)
Abby Singer
(Don Cheadle (uncredited))
King Leopold's Ghost
(Narrator (voice))
August 28: A Day in the Life of a People
(Self)
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
Captain Marvel
(James 'Rhodey' Rhodes / War Machine (uncredited))
Adjust Your Color: The Truth of Petey Greene
(Narrator (voice))
Space Jam: A New Legacy
(Al G. Rhythm)
The Topdog Diaries
(Self)
No Sudden Move
(Curtis 'Curt' Goynes)
Black Stallions
Avengers: Endgame
(James Rhodes / War Machine)
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
(Self - Actor, "Avengers: Endgame")
Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times
(Self)
I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac
(Self)
30 for 30: The Bunny & the GOAT
(Al G. Rhythm)
With/In Volume 1
((segment "Intersection"))
One World: Together at Home
(Self)
White Noise
(Murray Siskind)
Canyon
The Real Full Monty
(Self (uncredited))
Ocean's Eleven
(Basher Tarr (uncredited))
A Home for Everyone: The Making of 'Hotel for Dogs'
(Self)
Inside 'Out of Sight'
(Himself)
Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort
(Self)
A Message for Peace: Making 'Hotel Rwanda'
(Self)
Ocean's Fourteen
(Basher Tarr)
I Love Boosters
My Darling California
(John Ashley Cotton)
The Simpsons
(Brother Faith (voice))
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
(Self)
L.A. Law
(Julian Tatoon)
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
(Self)
Fame
The Bernie Mac Show
(Cousin D)
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
(Ice Tray)
China Beach
Hill Street Blues
The Golden Palace
(Roland Wilson)
The Early Show
(Self - Guest)
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
(James 'Rhodey' Rhodes / War Machine)
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
(Bennie)
MADtv
(Self)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
(Self - Guest)
The Henry Rollins Show
(Himself)
The Bronx Zoo
The Wonder Years
(Narrator)
Independent Lens
(Host)
The Oscars
(Self)
Hart to Heart
(Self - Interviewee)
House of Lies
(Marty Kaan)
Marvel Studios Assembled
(Self - James Rhodes / Rhodey)
What If...?
(Rhodey (voice))
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
(Self)
The Daily Show
(Self)
DAVE
(Don Cheadle)
Tony Awards
(Self - Presenter)
Marvel Studios Legends
(James Rhodes / War Machine (archive footage) (uncredited))
Secret Invasion
(James 'Rhodey' Rhodes)
ER
(Paul Nathan)
Chelsea
(Self)
The Hire
(Passenger)
30 Rock
(Don Cheadle)
The Boys Presents: Diabolical
(Nubian Prince (voice))
Big Mouth
(Don Cheadle (voice))
America Beyond the Color Line
(Self)
Lip Sync Battle
(Self)
The Jennifer Hudson Show
(Self)
Black Monday
(Maurice 'Mo' Monroe)
MADtv
(Perry)
Hollywood Game Night
(Self)
DuckTales
(Donald Duck (voice))
Running Wild with Bear Grylls
(Self)
Celebrity Poker Showdown
(Self)
Night Court
(Jack)
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
(JD Hudson)
Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
Saturday Night Live
(Self - Host)
The View
(Self)
Desus & Mero
(Self - Illustrious Guest)
Don't Look Deeper
(Martin)
Entertainment Tonight
(Self)
The Shop
(Self)
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
(Self)
Picket Fences
(John Littleton)
Real Time with Bill Maher
(Self)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
(Self - Guest)
Agent Elvis
(The Commander (voice))
Off Camera with Sam Jones
(Self)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
(Self)
Conan
(Self)
MTV Movie & TV Awards
(Self)
Late Night with Seth Meyers
(Self - Guest)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
(Self)
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
(Self)
Number One on the Call Sheet
(Self)
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
(Self - Guest)
Traitor
(Producer)
Freedom Writers
(Thanks)
Miles Ahead
(Director)
Miles Ahead
(Producer)
Crash
(Producer)
Miles Ahead
(Writer)
Talk to Me
(Executive Producer)
St. Vincent
(Executive Producer)
Amari And The Night Brothers
(Producer)
Canyon
(Producer)
Black Monday
(Executive Producer)
The Big Cigar
(Executive Producer)
The Big Cigar
(Director)
House of Lies
(Executive Producer)
Crash
(Co-Executive Producer)