Movie Actor

Don Cheadle

Donald Cheadle is an acclaimed American actor, winning numerous awards including two Grammy Awards and a Tony Award.

Don Cheadle
Full Name
Donald Frank Cheadle, Jr.
Age
59
Birth Date
November 29, 1964
Zodiac
Sagittarius
Born
United States
Height
5′ 8″

Popularity

Fame Level
% of people who know them
75%
Liked by
71%
Neutral
23%
Disliked by
7%

About

Don Cheadle is an American actor, producer, and director well known for his roles in films like "Crash", "Iron Man", and "Hotel Rwanda". He has won multiple awards and nominations throughout his career, including an Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role.

Don Cheadle Timeline

1964
Don Cheadle is Born
On November 29, 1964, Don Cheadle was born in Kansas City, Missouri.
1985
Cheadle Appears on TV Series “Fame”
He appears as an extra in the TV series Fame.
1992
Appears in Film “Revenge of the Nerds II”
Cheadle makes his feature film debut in Revenge of the Nerds II.
1995
Cheadle Stars in “Devil in a Blue Dress”
He stars opposite Denzel Washington in the film Devil in a Blue Dress.
2004
Star of “Hotel Rwanda”
Cheadle stars in the critically acclaimed film Hotel Rwanda.
2008
Cheadle Cast in Iron Man 2
Cheadle is cast as Jim Rhodes/War Machine in Marvel's Iron Man 2.
2019
Nominated for Best Actor
Don Cheadle is nominated for Best Actor at the 91st Academy Awards for his role in "Avengers: Endgame".

5 Interesting Facts about Don Cheadle

1.

First African-American Lead in a Marvel Movie

Don Cheadle was the first African-American to take on the lead role in a Marvel movie, playing James Rhodes/War Machine in Iron Man 2.

2.

Nominated for Two Academy Awards

Don Cheadle has been nominated for two Academy Awards, once for his performance in Hotel Rwanda and again for his performance in Crash.

3.

Wasn't Interested in Acting at First

Don Cheadle initially had no interest in acting, but was convinced by his drama teacher to pursue it as a career.

4.

Has Appeared in Over 85 Films

Don Cheadle has appeared in over 85 films, spanning both major studio productions and independent films.

5.

Co-Founder of the End Malaria Now Campaign

Don Cheadle is a co-founder of the End Malaria Now campaign, an organization dedicated to ending malaria deaths in Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Don Cheadle birthday?

Don Cheadle is an iconic American movie actor who was born November 29, 1964 and is currently 58 years old. He is best known for his critically acclaimed performances in films like “Crash”, “Devil in a Blue Dress”, “Out of Sight”, “Hotel Rwanda”, “Flight” and “Iron Man”.

What is the Net Worth of Don Cheadle?

Don Cheadle has an estimated net worth of $40M. He has made a name for himself as an award-winning actor, producer, writer, and director in Hollywood. His wealth is from his acting fees, film production royalties, business investments, and various other activities.