Don Cheadle is an American actor and producer who has appeared in numerous films and television series since the early 1980s. He has appeared in the films Devil in a Blue Dress (1995), Rebound: The Legend of Earl "The Goat" Manigault as Earl Manigault (1996), Volcano (1997) and Boogie Nights (1997). He won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor– Television Film for his portrayal of Sammy Davis Jr. in the 1998 film The Rat Pack.
In 2001, he was cast as Basher Tarr in the first installment of the Ocean's film series. He went on to reprise the role in the 2004 sequel and the 2007 final film of the trilogy. During that time, he starred in the 2004 drama film Hotel Rwanda as Paul Rusesabagina which earned him Best Actor nominations for an Academy Award, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award. The same year, he was a part of the ensemble cast in the film Crash alongside Sandra Bullock and Matt Dillon.
In 2010, he replaced Terrence Howard in the role of James Rhodes / War Machine / Iron Patriot in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film Iron Man 2. He later reprised the role in Iron Man 3 (2013), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Captain Marvel (2019), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) and What If...? (2021), and miniseries Secret Invasion (2023).
His television work includes appearances in Night Court (1988), The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990), The Golden Palace (1992-1993), Picket Fences (1993–1995), The Bernie Mac Show (2002), ER (2002), and as Marty Kaan in House of Lies (2012–2016) for which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy. From 2019 to 2021, Cheadle starred in the Showtime comedy Black Monday.
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Year Title Role Notes 1984 3 Days Angel 1985 Moving Violations Juicy Burgers Worker 1987 Hamburger Hill 1988 Colors Rocket 1993 Goldilocks 1995 Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead Rooster Devil in a Blue Dress 1997 Volcano Rosewood Boogie Nights 1998 Out of Sight Bulworth L.D. 2000 Traffic Mission to Mars Cash 2001 Things Behind the Sun Chuck Rush Hour 2 Kenny Uncredited cameo Manic Swordfish Ocean's Eleven Uncredited on VHS release 2002 The Hire Passenger Short film, segment: Ticker 2003 Abby Singer Himself Documentary The United States of Leland 2004 Ocean's Twelve After the Sunset Hotel Rwanda Foundas, Scott (15 September 2004). Hotel Rwanda. Variety. Retrieved 6 June 2010. Crash Also producer 2006 King Leopold's Ghost Narrator Voice, documentary 2007 Reign Over Me Talk to Me Also executive producer Ocean's Thirteen Darfur Now Himself Documentary, also producer 2008 Traitor Also producer 2009 Brooklyn's Finest Hotel for Dogs Bernie Himself Documentary 2010 Iron Man 2 2011 2012 Flight 2013 Iron Man 3 2014 St. Vincent Executive producer only 2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron Miles Ahead Also director, writer and producer 2016 Kevin Hart: What Now? Himself Captain America: Civil War 2018 Avengers: Infinity War 2019 Captain Marvel Uncredited cameo, mid-credits scene Avengers: Endgame 2021 With/In Segment: "Intersection" No Sudden Move Space Jam: A New Legacy Al-G Rhythm 2022 White Noise Murray 2024 Unstoppable Sean CharlesJennifer Lopez & Jharrel Jerome Pic ‘Unstoppable’ From Artists Equity Returns To Filming Next Week, Don Cheadle, Michael Peña & Bobby Cannavale Join Cast As Amazon MGM Boards 2026 I Love Boosters Dr. Jack TBA Cotton Filming
Television Year Title Role Notes 1986 Fame 2 episodes L.A. Law Episode: "Gibbon Take" Sidekicks Cholo Episode: "The Last Electric Knight" 1987 Hill Street Blues Episode: "Days of Swine and Roses" Carver Episode: "Small Victories" 1988 Night Court Jack Episode: "Jung and the Restless" Hooperman Himself Episode: "High Noon" 1989 Booker Episode: "The Pump" 1990 China Beach Angel Episode: "Warriors" Ice Tray Episode: "Homeboy, Sweet Homeboy" 1992–1993 24 episodes 1993 Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Bennie 2 episodes Lush Life Jack Television film 1993–1995 Picket Fences 38 episodes 1996 Rebound: The Legend of Earl "The Goat" Manigault Television film 1998 1999 2000 Brother Faith Voice; episode: "Faith Off" Fail Safe Television film 2002 Cousin D 2 episodes ER 4 episodes 2003 Mad TV Perry Episode #9.3 2010 Drunk History Volume 5 2012–2016 House of Lies 58 episodes; also executive producer and director 2012 30 Rock Himself Episode: "Unwindulax" 2018, 2020 DuckTales Donald Duck Voice; 2 episodes 2019–2021 Black Monday 30 episodes; also executive producer 2019 Saturday Night Live Himself Host; episode: "Don Cheadle/Gary Clark Jr." 2020 Don’t Look Deeper Martin 14 episodes 2021 The Falcon and the Winter SoldierJames "Rhodey" Rhodes Episode: "New World Order" What If...? Voice; episode: "What If... Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark?" 2021, 2023Marvel Studios: Assembled Himself Documentary; 2 episodes 2021–2023 The Wonder Years Dean Williams / Narrator Main cast2022 The Boys Presents: Diabolical Nubian Prince Voice; episode: "Nubian Vs. Nubian"2023 Agent Elvis The Commander Voice; 10 episodes Dave Himself Episode: "Met Gala" Secret Invasion Raava / James "Rhodey" Rhodes Miniseries; 6 episodes Big Mouth Himself Voice; episode: "The International Show"2024 Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist J.D. Hudson Miniseries
Theatre Year Title Role Playwright Notes 2001 Topdog/Underdog Booth Suzan-Lori Parks The Public Theater, Off-Broadway 2026 Proof Robert David Auburn Booth Theatre, Broadway debut
Video games Year Title Voice Role Notes 2010 Iron Man 2 James "Rhodey" Rhodes / War Machine 2016 Lego Marvel's Avengers Audio archive footage
Music videos Year Song Artist 1989 "It's the Real Thing" Angela Winbush 2014 "Run" Jay-Z 2017 "DNA" Kendrick Lamar "1-800-273-8255" Logic
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