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Don Cheadle Biography (Actor and Filmmaker)

Birthday: November 29, 1964 (Sagittarius)

Born In: Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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Don Cheadle is an American actor, producer, director, and writer best known for his performances in the movies Crash, Hotel Rwanda, and Iron Man 2. He made his film debut in the comedy Moving Violations, followed closely by the war movie Hamburger Hill. He first received recognition for his performance as Mouse Alexander in Devil in a Blue Dress, for which he won the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor. He co-produced and acted in the Oscar-winning Best Picture Crash and portrayed Paul Rusesabagina in Hotel Rwanda, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Besides acting, he has worked with the United Nations to address climate change and raise awareness about genocide in Darfur and Rwanda. 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. Cheadle is married to actress Bridgid Coulter and has two children, with whom he lives in Santa Monica, California. He is one of Hollywood’s most respected entertainment figures and has been a strong advocate for human rights and social justice.

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Birthday: November 29, 1964 (Sagittarius)

Born In: Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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Also Known As: Donald Frank Cheadle Jr.

Age: 61 Years, 61 Year Old Males

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Spouse/Ex-: Bridgid Coulter (1992–present)

Born Country: United States

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Height: 5'8" (173 cm), 5'8" Males

Ancestry: Cameroonian American

Notable Alumni: California Institute For The Arts

City: Kansas City, Missouri

U.S. State: Missouri

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education: California Institute For The Arts

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  What movies has Don Cheadle starred in?

  Don Cheadle has appeared in numerous movies, including "Hotel Rwanda," "Iron Man" series, "Crash," "Ocean's Eleven" series, and "Avengers: Endgame."
• 2

  Is Don Cheadle related to Will Smith?

  No, Don Cheadle is not related to Will Smith. They are both talented actors but do not share a familial relationship.
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  What is Don Cheadle's character name in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

  Don Cheadle portrays the character of James "Rhodey" Rhodes, also known as War Machine, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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  Has Don Cheadle won any awards for his acting?

  Yes, Don Cheadle has received critical acclaim for his work and has won several awards, including a Golden Globe Award and multiple Emmy nominations.
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  Does Don Cheadle have any upcoming projects?

  Yes, Don Cheadle continues to be actively involved in the entertainment industry and has several upcoming projects in both film and television.

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He was born as Donald Frank Cheadle Jr on November 29, 1964, in Kansas City, Missouri, US to Bettye and Donald Frank Cheadle Sr. His mother was a teacher and his father was a clinical psychologist. He has two siblings named Cindy and Colin. He was fond of music and was a member of his school choir from a young age. He travelled a lot with his family during his initial days.

He studied in Hartley Elementary School in Lincoln, Nebraska from 1970 to 1974 and completed his graduation from East High School, Denver, Colorado in 1982. During his high school days, he took an active part in dramatics and performed in several plays. He also learnt to play the saxophone and was a member of a jazz band.He went on to do a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from the California Institute of Arts. While he was in college he attended a number of auditions and landed with a recurring role in the television serial ‘Fame.’Continue Reading Below