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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. Col James Rhodes
for Lt. Col James Rhodes in Iron Man (2008)
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Tony Stark, a brilliant billionaire and weapons manufacturer, is captured by terrorists who demand he build a devastating missile. Instead, using his intellect and resources, he creates a powerful suit of armor to escape captivity. Upon returning home, Tony begins to rethink his role in global warfare, recognizing the destruction his weapons have caused. Determined to change his ways, he ceases arms production and refines his armor to become Iron Man, using it to stop those who seek to exploit his technology. However, Tony’s mentor, Obadiah Stane, has his own plans for Stark Industries, desiring the Iron Man suit's power for himself. As Tony faces betrayal from within, he must confront Stane, now wielding a stolen, more dangerous version of the suit. In the battle between them, Tony embraces his responsibility, transforming from a reckless playboy into a hero dedicated to protecting the world. Throughout, references to New York’s Baxter Building and nods to superheroes suggest a larger world filled with extraordinary individuals. Agent Coulson, experienced with superhumans, aids Tony, hinting at future challenges. Post Credits: Nick Fury appears, revealing the Avengers Initiative and offering Tony a glimpse into a wider world of superheroes, setting the stage for future collaborations.
