Don Cheadle
Known for
Few American actors move between prestige drama and blockbuster franchises as fluidly as Don Cheadle. The Kansas City native turned heads in 'Devil in a Blue Dress' (1995) and as porn-crew fixture Buck in 'Boogie Nights' (1997), then earned an Oscar nomination as hotelier Paul Rusesabagina in 'Hotel Rwanda' (2004). He brought sly comedy to the 'Ocean's Eleven' trilogy (2001-2007) and has played War Machine across the Marvel universe since 'Iron Man 2' (2010). Cheadle's gift is precision: coiled, intelligent men rendered without a wasted gesture.
Don Cheadle
61 Movies
26 Series
Few American actors move between prestige drama and blockbuster franchises as fluidly as Don Cheadle. The Kansas City native turned heads in 'Devil in a Blue Dress' (1995) and as porn-crew fixture Buck in 'Boogie Nights' (1997), then earned an Oscar nomination as hotelier Paul Rusesabagina in 'Hotel Rwanda' (2004). He brought sly comedy to the 'Ocean's Eleven' trilogy (2001-2007) and has played War Machine across the Marvel universe since 'Iron Man 2' (2010). Cheadle's gift is precision: coiled, intelligent men rendered without a wasted gesture.
Movies
Plays James Rhodes / War Machine
Avengers: Infinity War
2018
Plays James Rhodes / War Machine
Avengers: Endgame
2019
Plays Lieutenant James Rhodes / War Machine
Captain America: Civil War
2016
Plays James Rhodes / War Machine
Avengers: Age of Ultron
2015
Plays Lt. Col. James 'Rhodey' Rhodes
Iron Man 2
2010
Plays Colonel James Rhodes
Iron Man 3
2013
Plays Basher Tarr
Ocean's Eleven
2001
Plays Basher Tarr
Ocean's Twelve
2004
Plays Basher Tarr
Ocean's Thirteen
2007
Plays Al G. Rhythm
Space Jam: A New Legacy
2021
Plays Buck Swope
Boogie Nights
1997
Plays Hugh Lang
Flight
2012
Plays Roberts
Swordfish
2001
Plays Montel Gordon
Traffic
2000
Plays Bernie
Hotel for Dogs
2009
Plays Emmit Reese
Volcano
1997
Plays Cash
The Family Man
2000
Producer
Plays Det. Graham Waters
Crash
2005
Plays Coach Shawn Charles
Unstoppable
2024
Plays Curtis 'Curt' Goynes
No Sudden Move
2021
Plays Maurice 'Snoopy' Miller
Out of Sight
1998
Plays Paul Rusesabagina
Hotel Rwanda
2004
Plays Henri Mooré
After the Sunset
2004
Plays Dr. Jack
I Love Boosters
2026
Plays Luke Graham
Mission to Mars
2000
Plays Murray Siskind
White Noise
2022
Plays Alan Johnson
Reign Over Me
2007
Plays Det. Clarence 'Tango' Butler
Brooklyn's Finest
2010
Plays Rocket
Colors
1988
Plays Rooster
Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead
1995
Plays FBI agent Wendell Everett
The Guard
2011
Plays L.D.
Bulworth
1998
Plays Pvt. Washburn
Hamburger Hill
1987
Producer
Plays Samir Horn
Traitor
2008
Plays Mouse Alexander
Devil in a Blue Dress
1995
Plays Dr. David Monroe
Manic
2002
Plays Pearl Madison
The United States of Leland
2003
Plays Goldilocks
The Meteor Man
1993
Director
Plays Miles Davis
Miles Ahead
2016
Plays Bonny Simmons
The Assassination of Richard Nixon
2004
Plays Juicy Burgers Worker
Moving Violations
1985
Producer
Plays Petey Greene
Talk to Me
2007
Plays Chuck
Things Behind the Sun
2001
Plays John Ashley Cotton
My Darling California
Plays Sylvester Carrier
Rosewood
1997
Plays Al G. Rhythm
30 for 30: The Bunny & the GOAT
2021
Plays (segment "Intersection")
With/In Volume 1
2021
Plays Passenger
Ticker
2002
Plays Captain Planet
Captain Planet with Don Cheadle
2011
Plays Happy Days Manager
Roadside Prophets
1992
TV Shows
Producer
Plays Marty Kaan
House of Lies
2012
Plays John Littleton
Picket Fences
1992
Plays Narrator
The Wonder Years
2021
Producer
Plays Maurice 'Mo' Monroe
Black Monday
2019
Plays Roland Wilson
The Golden Palace
1992
Plays Martin
Don't Look Deeper
2020
Plays The Commander (voice)
Agent Elvis
2023
Plays JD Hudson
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
2024
Plays James 'Rhodey' Rhodes
Secret Invasion
2023
Plays Paul Nathan
ER
1994
Plays Cousin D
The Bernie Mac Show
2001
Plays Bennie
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
Plays Donald Duck (voice)
DuckTales
2017
Plays Brother Faith (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Plays Julian Tatoon
L.A. Law
1986
Plays Ice Tray
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
Plays James 'Rhodey' Rhodes / War Machine
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
2021
Plays Rhodey (voice)
What If...?
2021
Plays Don Cheadle
DAVE
2020
Plays Passenger
The Hire
2001
Plays Don Cheadle
30 Rock
2006
Plays Nubian Prince (voice)
The Boys Presents: Diabolical
2022
Plays Don Cheadle (voice)
Big Mouth
2017
Plays Perry
MADtv
1995
Plays Jack
Night Court
1984
Plays Frenchie Sayles
Booker
1989
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
I Love Boosters
Full Filmography
I Love Boosters
Dr. Jack
2026
Film
Unstoppable
Coach Shawn Charles
2024
Film
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
JD Hudson · 8 episodes
2024–
TV
DAVE
Don Cheadle · 1 episode
2023
TV
Secret Invasion
James 'Rhodey' Rhodes · 6 episodes
2023
TV
Agent Elvis
The Commander (voice) · 10 episodes
2023–
TV
White Noise
Murray Siskind
2022
Film
The Boys Presents: Diabolical
Nubian Prince (voice) · 1 episode
2022–
TV
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
James 'Rhodey' Rhodes / War Machine · 1 episode
2021
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Don Cheadle and where are they from?
Don Cheadle is 61 years old, born on November 29, 1964 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA .
What are the most famous roles of Don Cheadle?
Don Cheadle is best known for roles in Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Age of Ultron.
How many movies has Don Cheadle been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1985), Don Cheadle has appeared in 58 movies and 25 TV shows.
What was Don Cheadle's first movie?
The career of Don Cheadle began with Moving Violations (1985).
What is Don Cheadle's most recent movie or series?
Don Cheadle's most recent release is I Love Boosters, which premiered on May 21, 2026.
What TV shows has Don Cheadle appeared in?
On television, Don Cheadle has appeared in The Simpsons, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, What If...?, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Don Cheadle
1964-11-29 · 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).
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.