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Donald Frank Cheadle Jr. (born November 29, 1964) is an American actor. Known for his roles in film and television, he has received multiple accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards, two Grammy Awards, and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, and 11 Primetime Emmy Awards. He is among a few actors who have received nominations for the EGOT. Cheadle's career started with supporting roles in Hamburger Hill (1987), Colors (1988), Devil in a Blue Dress (1995), Rosewood (1997), Boogie Nights (1997), and Bulworth (1998). He collaborated with director Steven Soderberghacting in Out of Sight (1998), Traffic (2000), The Ocean's Trilogy (2001–2007), and No Sudden Move (2021). Cheadle was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for portraying Paul Rusesabagina in the historical drama film Hotel Rwanda (2004). He was the co-producer of Crash, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2005. Cheadle joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe portraying James "Rhodey" Rhodes / War Machine, beginning with Iron Man 2 (2010). On television, Cheadle earned nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his roles as Marty Kaan in House of Lies (2012–2016) and Maurice Monroe in Black Monday (2019–2021). He was further Emmy-nominated for The Rat Pack (1998), A Lesson Before Dying (1999), Things Behind the Sun (2001), ER (2002), and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021). In 2016, he received his first Grammy Award, winning Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for Miles Ahead's soundtrack. In 2022, he received a second Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album for his narration of the audiobook Carry On: Reflections for a New Generation from John Lewis; he also received a Tony Award for Best Musical as a producer for the musical A Strange Loop.
Don Cheadle
Lt. Colonel James “Rhodey” Rhodes
for Lt. Colonel James “Rhodey” Rhodes in Iron Man 2 (2010)
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Tony Stark’s health deteriorates due to palladium poisoning, causing him to vomit before the Stark Expo jump. Pepper Potts urges him forward, tossing his helmet from the plane after a kiss. At a Senate hearing, Justin Hammer testifies while Potts speaks to Phil Coulson, asking for help with Tony’s condition. Coulson refuses. As Hammer boasts of his nephew’s Iron Man obsession, Potts departs to fetch Stark’s lunch. Meanwhile, Hammer secretly partners with Ivan Vanko and the elusive Ghost to rival Stark’s tech. At Stark’s reckless birthday party, he flirts with Natalie Rushman, showing her how to fire a repulsor, blasting an Iron Man ice sculpture. Potts arrives, hurt by Tony’s spiraling behavior. As she leaves, Stark and Rushman drink. Clint Barton is seen monitoring events from afar. As Stark battles poisoning and the threat of Hammer and Vanko’s tech, Ghost operates in the shadows, destabilizing Stark Industries. Stark confronts Vanko and Ghost in a climactic battle, regaining control of his legacy and finding a breakthrough for his arc reactor. Barton watches silently, ready to act if Stark fails. Post Credits: Coulson arrives at a vast desert crater, contacting S.H.I.E.L.D. “We’ve found it.” Buried in the sand is Mjolnir, glowing faintly.
