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Donald Frank Cheadle Jr., born in 1964, navigates Hollywood with a blend of versatility and gravity, amassing a trove of accolades that include two Golden Globe Awards, two Grammy Awards, and a Tony Award, alongside multiple Emmy and Oscar nominations. From his breakout roles in 'Hamburger Hill' and 'Colors' to his indelible performances in 'Hotel Rwanda' and the 'Ocean's' trilogy, Cheadle's career is marked by his ability to traverse genres and portrayals, from historical dramas to Marvel blockbusters. His television work, notably in 'House of Lies' and 'Black Monday,' further solidifies his status as a consummate actor and producer.
The roles that explain the career.
76 credits across 5 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | I Love Boosters | Dr. Jack | Film |
| 2024 | Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics | Self | Film |
| 2023 | Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Secret Invasion | Self - 'Rhodey' | Film |
| 2023 | Agent Elvis | The Commander (voice) | TV |
| 2023 | Secret Invasion | James 'Rhodey' Rhodes | TV |
| 2022 | White Noise | Murray Siskind | Film |
| 2021 | The Wonder Years | Narrator | TV |
| 2021 | Leading the Electric Revolution and Sustainability | Narrator | Film |
| 2021 | Space Jam: A New Legacy | Al G. Rhythm | Film |
| 2020 | Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times | Self | Film |
| 2019 | Avengers: Endgame | James Rhodes / War Machine | Film |
| 2018 | Avengers: Infinity War | James Rhodes / War Machine | Film |
| 2016 | Miles Ahead | Miles Davis | Film |
| 2016 | Captain America: Civil War | Lieutenant James Rhodes / War Machine | Film |
| 2016 | Miles Ahead | Director | Film |
| 2016 | Miles Ahead | Writer | Film |
| 2016 | Miles Ahead | Producer | Film |
| 2015 | Avengers: Age of Ultron | James Rhodes / War Machine | Film |
| 2014 | St. Vincent | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2013 | Iron Man 3 | Colonel James Rhodes | Film |
| 2012 | I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac | Self | Film |
| 2012 | Kingdom Come | Self | Film |
| 2012 | Flight | Hugh Lang | Film |
| 2011 | A Man's Story | Self | Film |
| 2011 | The Guard | FBI agent Wendell Everett | Film |
| 2010 | Iron Man 2 | Lt. Col. James 'Rhodey' Rhodes | Film |
| 2010 | Brooklyn's Finest | Det. Clarence 'Tango' Butler | Film |
| 2009 | The People Speak | Self | Film |
| 2009 | Hotel for Dogs | Bernie | Film |
| 2008 | Traitor | Samir Horn | Film |
| 2008 | Traitor | Producer | Film |
| 2008 | Crash | Co-Executive Producer | TV |
| 2007 | Darfur Now | Self | Film |
| 2007 | Ocean's Thirteen | Basher Tarr | Film |
| 2006 | The Dog Problem | Dr. Nourmand (uncredited) | Film |
| 2005 | Crash | Det. Graham Waters | Film |
| 2005 | Crash | Producer | Film |
| 2004 | After the Sunset | Henri Mooré | Film |
| 2004 | The Assassination of Richard Nixon | Bonny Simmons | Film |
| 2004 | Hotel Rwanda | Paul Rusesabagina | Film |
| 2004 | Ocean's Twelve | Basher Tarr | Film |
| 2003 | Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives | Film | |
| 2003 | The United States of Leland | Pearl Madison | Film |
| 2002 | Ticker | Passenger | Film |
| 2002 | Manic | Dr. David Monroe | Film |
| 2001 | Ocean's Eleven | Basher Tarr | Film |
| 2001 | Swordfish | Roberts | Film |
| 2001 | Things Behind the Sun | Chuck | Film |
| 2001 | Rush Hour 2 | Kenny (uncredited) | Film |
| 2000 | The Family Man | Cash | Film |
| 2000 | Fail Safe | Lt. Jimmy Pierce | Film |
| 2000 | Mission to Mars | Luke Graham | Film |
| 2000 | Traffic | Montel Gordon | Film |
| 1999 | A Lesson Before Dying | Grant Wiggins | Film |
| 1998 | Bulworth | L.D. | Film |
| 1998 | The Rat Pack | Sammy Davis Jr. | Film |
| 1998 | Out of Sight | Maurice 'Snoopy' Miller | Film |
| 1997 | Rosewood | Sylvester Carrier | Film |
| 1997 | Boogie Nights | Buck Swope | Film |
| 1997 | Volcano | Emmit Reese | Film |
| 1996 | Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault | Earl Manigault | Film |
| 1995 | Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead | Rooster | Film |
| 1995 | Devil in a Blue Dress | Mouse Alexander | Film |
| 1993 | Lush Life | Jack | Film |
| 1993 | The Meteor Man | Goldilocks | Film |
| 1992 | The Golden Palace | Roland Wilson | TV |
| 1992 | Roadside Prophets | Happy Days Manager | Film |
| 1992 | Picket Fences | John Littleton | TV |
| 1988 | Colors | Rocket | Film |
| 1987 | Hamburger Hill | Pvt. Washburn | Film |
| 1985 | Moving Violations | Juicy Burgers Worker | Film |
| Armor Wars | James Rhodes / War Machine | Film | |
| Black Stallions | Film | ||
| Canyon | Film | ||
| Canyon | Producer | Film | |
| Amari and the Night Brothers | Producer | Film |
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