Don Cheadle Photos, Filmography, Biography, and Actor Awards

Donald Frank "Don" Cheadle, Jr. is an American film actor and producer. Cheadle rose to prominence in the late 1990s and the early 2000s for his supporting roles in the Steven Soderbergh-directed films Out of Sight, Traffic, and Ocean's Eleven. In 2004, his lead role as Rwandan hotel manager Paul Rusesabagina in the genocide drama film Hotel Rwanda earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. He also campaigns for the end of genocide in Darfur, Sudan, and co-authored a book concerning the issue titled Not On Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond. In 2010,...
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quick facts

Birthdate:	November 29, 1964
Birthplace:	Kansas City, Missouri
Age:	47
Height:	5' 8"
Education:	California Institute of the Arts, East High School
Also known as:	Donald Frank Cheadle, Donald Frank Cheadle, Jr., Donald Frank "Don" Cheadle, Jr.

Movies with appearances by Don Cheadle

Iron Man 3
Flight
Sacks West
The Guard
Iron Man 2

Title	Released	Genre
Iron Man 3	2013	Fantasy
Flight	2012	Drama
Sacks West	2011	Comedy
The Guard	2011	Comedy
Iron Man 2	2010	Science Fiction
Brooklyn's Finest	2009	Action
Hotel for Dogs	2009	Comedy
Traitor	2008	Action
Talk to Me	2007	History
Ocean's Thirteen	2007	Crime Fiction
Reign Over Me	2007	Tragedy
The Dog Problem	2006	Comedy
Ocean's Twelve	2004	Comedy
After the Sunset	2004	Comedy
Hotel Rwanda	2004	War film
Crash	2004	Crime Fiction
The Assassination of Richard Nixon	2004	Psychological thriller
The United States of Leland	2003	Crime Fiction
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives	2003	History
The Hire: Ticker	2002	Adventure
Ocean's Eleven	2001	Action
Rush Hour 2	2001	Martial arts
Swordfish	2001	Thriller
Traffic	2001	Thriller
Manic	2001	Indie
Things Behind the Sun	2001	Indie
The Family Man	2000	Romantic comedy
Fail-Safe	2000	Thriller
Mission to Mars	2000	Adventure
A Lesson Before Dying	1999	Film adaptation
The Rat Pack	1998	Television movie
Out of Sight	1998	Romantic comedy
Bulworth	1998	Comedy
Boogie Nights	1997	Comedy
Volcano	1997	Disaster
Rosewood	1997	History
Rebound: The Legend of Earl \"The Goat\" Manigault	1996	Sports
Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead	1995	Thriller
Devil in a Blue Dress	1995	Thriller
The Meteor Man	1993	Science Fiction
Lush Life	1993	Drama
Roadside Prophets	1992	Action/Adventure
Colors	1988	Indie
Hamburger Hill	1987	Indie
Punk	1986
Moving Violations	1985	Comedy

Honors and Awards of Don Cheadle

Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Series, Miniseries or Television Film

The Rat Pack

Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture

Crash

Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture

Traffic

Year	Award & Category	Movie
2007	Won the Gotham Independent Film Award fro Best Ensemble Performance	Talk to Me
2006	Won the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature	Crash
1995	Won the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor	Devil in a Blue Dress
2005	Won the Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama	Hotel Rwanda
2005	Won the Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama	Hotel Rwanda
2004	Nominated for the Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role	Hotel Rwanda
1999	Nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Miniseries or a Movie	A Lesson Before Dying
2002	Nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Supporting Actor - Miniseries or a Movie	Things Behind the Sun
1999	Nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Supporting Actor - Miniseries or a Movie	The Rat Pack
2005	Nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role	Crash
2005	Nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Film	Crash
2005	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Drama Film	Hotel Rwanda
1999	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Series, Miniseries or Television Film	The Rat Pack
2004	Nominated for the BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Actor	Hotel Rwanda
2005	Nominated for the Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama	Hotel Rwanda
2007	Nominated for the Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy	Talk to Me
2008	Nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead	Talk to Me
2002	Nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male	Things Behind the Sun
2002	Nominated for the MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team	Ocean's Eleven
2006	Nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture	Crash
2005	Nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture	Hotel Rwanda
2006	Nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture	Crash
2005	Nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture	Hotel Rwanda
2006	Nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature	Crash
2001	Nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture	Traffic
1998	Nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture	Boogie Nights
2000	Nominated for the Satellite Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film	A Lesson Before Dying
1996	Nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture	Devil in a Blue Dress
2011	Nominated for the People's Choice Award for Favorite On-Screen Team	Iron Man 2
1998	Nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture	Rosewood
2007	Nominated for the Gotham Independent Film Award fro Best Ensemble Performance	Talk to Me
2008	Nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture	Talk to Me
2008	Nominated for the Black Reel Award: Best Actor	Traitor
2009	Nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture	Traitor

TV appearances by Don Cheadle

House of Lies
Funny or Die Presents
The Bernie Mac Show
Animated Tales of the World
Independent Lens

Title	Character	First Air Date	Last Air Date
House of Lies	Marty Kaan	2012
Funny or Die Presents	Frederick Douglass	2010
The Bernie Mac Show	Cousin D	2001	2006
Animated Tales of the World	John Henry	2001
Independent Lens	Host	1999
MADtv	Perry	1995	2009
ER	Paul Nathan	1994	2009
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper	Bennie	1992	1997
Picket Fences	D.A. John Littleton	1992	1996
The Golden Palace	Roland Wilson	1992	1993
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air	Ice Tray	1990	1996
The Simpsons	Brother Faith	1989
China Beach	Angel	1988	1991
Biography	Passages Read By	1987
The Bronx Zoo	Carver	1987	1988
L.A. Law	Julian Tatoon	1986	1994
Night Court	Jack	1984	1992
Fame	Henry Lee	1982	1987
Hill Street Blues	Darius Milton	1981	1987
Drunk History	Frederick Douglass

Films produced or directed by Don Cheadle

Title	Released	Role	Genre
Crash	2004	Produced	Crime Fiction
Traitor	2008	Produced	Action
Darfur Now	2007	Produced	Documentary

TV shows created or produced by Don Cheadle

Title	Role	First Aired	Last Aired	Genre
Crash	Produced	2008	2009	Drama

Personal relationships of Don Cheadle

Bridgid Coulter

Age:43

Relationship type:Domestic partnership

Together since:1997

Bridgid Coulter is an American actress who has worked in both film and television. She grew up in Berkeley, California. Coulter appeared in popular television programs such as A Different World, Family Matters, Class of '96, Murder, She Wrote, and Martin. Coulter also appeared with her longtime...
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Frequently Asked Questions about Don Cheadle

Q:
What is the height of Don Cheadle?
A:
Don Cheadle is 5 feet, 8 inches tall.
Q:
Where was Don Cheadle born?
A:
Don Cheadle was born in Kansas City.
Q:
What award nominations has Don Cheadle received?
A:
Award nominations include:
- Academy Award for Best Actor for "Hotel Rwanda"
- BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Acting Ensemble for "Ocean's Twelve"
- MTV Movie Awards: Best On-Screen Team for "Ocean's Twelve"
Q:
Which television show featured Don Cheadle?
A:
Don Cheadle starred in the popular show "Picket Fences."
Q:
In which TV series did Don Cheadle play a character in a guest role?
A:
He joined the cast of "The Simpsons" in one of the television show's episodes.

Don Cheadle Filmography