Don Cheadle & his dubbing voice Dietmar Wunder
Profession: Actor, film producer & director
Birthday: 29.11.1964
Born in: Kansas City | Missouri
Nationality: USA
Height: 173cm
Partner: Bridgid Coulter
Miscellaneous:
Donald Frank Cheadle attended Los Angeles High School for the Arts, where he discovered his passion for the performing arts. He then studied at California State University in Los Angeles, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater studies. During his studies, he gained his first stage experience and performed in various theater productions. After graduating, he continued his education at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where he further honed his craft and prepared for film and television work.
He is known for his commitment to social and political issues, particularly human rights and justice. Otherwise, he values privacy, is married and has two children. In addition to his acting career, he is also active as a producer and activist.
Breakthrough:
Don Cheadle celebrated his breakthrough in the early 1990s with roles in films such as Devil in a “Blue Dress” (1995) and “Rosewood” (1997). He became particularly well known for his role as Paul in “Boogie Nights” (1997). However, his international breakthrough came with the role of James Rhodes / War Machine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with “Iron Man” (2008).
Development:
Over the course of his career, Cheadle has developed from young character roles into a versatile actor who shines in both blockbusters and independent films. His acting range extends from dramatic to comedic roles.
In addition to his work in front of the camera, Cheadle has also developed behind the scenes: He founded production companies such as “Speed of Sound” and uses these platforms to tell stories that shed light on social ills. His versatility is also evident in the fact that he is constantly trying out new genres - from action films to dramas - while always maintaining authenticity.
Accolades:
39 awards & 121 nominations
His most important awards include a Primetime Emmy Award for his role in the series "House of Lies" and a nomination for the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Hotel Rwanda" (2004). He has also won the Screen Actors Guild Award and has been honored several times at the Critics' Choice Awards.
Filmography
We have listed some of his best and most famous films & series here:
2024: Unstoppable
2023: Secret Invasion (TV series)
2022: White Noise
2021: Space Jam: A New Legacy
2021: No Sudden Move
2019: Avengers: Endgame
2019-2021: Black Monday (TV series, 30 episodes)
2016: Captain America: Civil War
2012-2016: House of Lies (TV series, 58 episodes)
2012: Flight
2011: The Guard
2010: Iron Man 2
2010: Brooklyn's Finest
2009: Hotel for Dogs
2008: Traitor
2007: Ocean's Thirteen
2007: Reign Over Me
2007: Talk to Me
2004: After the Sunset
2004: Hotel Rwanda
2004: L. A. Crash
2004: The Assassination of Richard Nixon
2003: The United States of Leland
2001: Swordfish
2000: Family Man
2000: Mission to Mars
1998: Bulworth
1997: Volcano
1997: Rosewood
1995: Devil in a Blue Dress
1993-1995: Picket Fences (TV series, 38 episodes)
1992-1993: Golden Palace (TV series, 24 episodes)
1987: Hamburger Hill
1985: Moving Violations