Don Cheadle - Actor
Age: 61
Country: United States Occupations:
Actor
Don Cheadle is an acclaimed American actor, producer, and director known for his versatile and intense performances across film and television.
Key Career Highlights:
Film Roles: He is widely recognized for his Oscar-nominated starring role as Paul Rusesabagina in Hotel Rwanda (2004) and for playing James "Rhodey" Rhodes / War Machine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with Iron Man 2 (2010). His extensive filmography also includes critically praised roles in Devil in a Blue Dress (1995), Boogie Nights (1997), the Ocean's trilogy, and Crash (2004), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture and on which he also served as a producer.
Television Work: He won a Golden Globe Award for his lead role as Marty Kaan in the series House of Lies (2012–2016) and a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Sammy Davis Jr. in the TV movie The Rat Pack (1998).
Directing and Producing: Cheadle has also co-written, directed, and starred in the Miles Davis biopic, Miles Ahead (2015).
Activism and Humanitarian Work:
Beyond his work in entertainment, Cheadle is a dedicated humanitarian and activist. He co-founded the non-profit organization Not on Our Watch to bring global attention and aid to victims of genocide and human rights abuses, particularly in Darfur and Rwanda. He has also served as a United Nations Environment Programme Goodwill Ambassador, focusing on environmental and climate change issues.