Don Cheadle – Biography, Age, Career, Net Worth

Who is Don Cheadle?

Don Cheadle was a native of Kansas City who was born on November 29, 1964. Two Golden Globes, two Grammys, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards are just some of the awards he has received as an American actor and filmmaker. Cheadle began his acting career with the films ‘Hamburger Hill’ and ‘Colors’. His role as James Rhoades, the war machine in the M.C.U. is what makes him most famous. It is expected that he will be the leader of the new ‘Armor Wars’ in Disney+.

He co-authored the book Not on Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond with activist John Prendergast and co-founded the Not On Our Watch Project, which focuses global attention on preventing mass atrocities against humanity. As one of Hollywood’s most well-known entertainers, he has been a strong advocate for human rights and social justice.

Biography

On November 29, 1964, Donald Cheadle was born Donald Frank Cheadle in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Bettye North and Donald Cheadle. Bettye Cheadle and Donald Frank Cheadle Sr., both teachers, have a shared interest in clinical psychology. He possesses a sister named Cindy and a brother named Colin.

Due to his father’s job, the family moved around a lot while he was young, living in different cities across the United States. Between 1970 and 1974, Cheadle was a student at Hartley Elementary School in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he graduated in 1982 from East High School in Denver, Colorado. He had a strong interest in the arts in high school, playing saxophone in the jazz band, singing in choirs, and participating in theater productions. After high school, Cheadle pursued his passion for the performing arts by enrolling at the California Institute of the Arts, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theater in 1986.

Personal Life

Don Cheadle and actress Bridgid Coulter wed after a long time together. Imani Cheadle and Ayana Tai Cheadle are the two children that they have. Their place of residence is Santa Monica, California.

Career

The comedy movie ‘Moving Violations’ was where he made his big screen debut in 1985. He appeared in the war movie Hamburger Hill in 1987 following this. He switched to television and made an appearance in the April 1988 episode of the comedy series ‘Night Court’.

Don Cheadle won an Emmy nomination for his role in A Lesson Before Dying (1993), and his breakthrough role came in the film Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) which starred Denzel Washington and Jennifer Beal.

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Cheadle and Soderbergh worked together on multiple projects, such as “Out of Sight” (1998), “Traffic” (2000), and “The Ocean’s Trilogy” (2001-2007). He was nominated for Best Actor at the Academy Award for his role in ‘Hotel Rwanda’ (2004).

The Rat Pack, Things Behind the Sun, and A Lesson Before Dying are just a few of the television shows Don Cheadle has been involved in. For his work on House of Lies, he was awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series.

He played a little part in the movie Ocean’s Eleven, which was well received and led to his getting a considerably larger role in the sequels Ocean’s Twelve and Ocean’s Thirteen. He made an appearance in the sequels to Iron Man, Iron Man 2 and Iron Man 3, playing James Rhodes, who was portrayed by Terrence Howard in the first film.

Recent work includes House of Lies (2012-2017), Captain America (2016), Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016) and Avengers: Infinity War (2018). In film and television, Don Cheadle has remained active as an actor, director, writer, and producer.

Numerous awards and nominations have been received by Don Cheadle since 1995. Awards he has won include the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in 1998 for The Rat Pack, the 1999 Satellite Award for Best Actor for A Lesson Before Dying, in 2004 he won another Satellite Award for Best Actor for his role in Hotel Rwanda. An Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor were won by him for his performance in the film. In 2005, Crash, produced by Don Cheadle, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture. For House of Lies, he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in 2012.

Filmography

Movies

• 2019 – Avengers: Endgame
• 2018 – Avengers: Infinity War
• 2016 – Captain America: Civil War
• 2015 – Miles Ahead
• 2015 – Avengers: Age of Ultron
• 2013 – Iron Man 3
• 2012 – Flight
• 2011 – The Guard
• 2010 – Iron Man 2
• 2009 – Brooklyn’s Finest
• 2009 – Hotel for Dogs
• 2008 – Traitor
• 2007 – Darfur Now
• 2007 – Talk to Me
• 2007 – Ocean’s Thirteen
• 2007 – Reign Over Me
• 2006 – The Dog Problem
• 2004 – Crash
• 2004 – The Assassination of Richard Nixon
• 2004 – Hotel Rwanda
• 2004 – Ocean’s Twelve
• 2004 – After the Sunset
• 2003 – The United States of Leland
• 2001 – Manic
• 2001 – Ocean’s Eleven
• 2001 – Things Behind The Sun
• 2001 – Swordfish
• 2000 – Fail Safe
• 2000 – Traffic
• 2000 – The Family Man
• 2000 – Mission to Mars
• 1999 – A Lesson Before Dying
• 1998 – Out of Sight
• 1998 – Bulworth
• 1997 – Boogie Nights
• 1997 – Volcano
• 1997 – Rosewood
• 1996 – Rebound: The Legend of Earl “The Goat” Manigault
• 1995 – Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead
• 1995 – Devil in a Blue Dress
• 1988 – Colors
• 1987 – Hamburger Hill

TV Series

• 2019-2020 – Black Monday
• 2020 – Don’t Look Deeper
• 2014-2016 – Years of Living Dangerously
• 2013 – Made in Hollywood
• 2012-2016 – House of Lies
• 2012 – 30 Rock
• 1992-1993 – The Golden Palace
• 2004 – The Insider
• 2003 – MADtv
• 2002 – Stage on Screen: The Topdog Diaries
• 2002 – The Bernie Mac Show
• 2000 – The Simpsons
• 1993-1995 – Picket Fences
• 1993 – Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper
• 1990 – The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
• 1986 – Fame

Net Worth

Estimated net worth of $40 million is what Don Cheadle has. He has established himself as an acclaimed actor, producer, writer, and director in Hollywood. Acting fees, film production royalties, business investments, and other activities are the sources of his wealth.

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