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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
Scribes and Pharisees
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"Paradise Regained" is a poignant and introspective adaptation of John Milton's poem that delves into the themes of temptation, faith, and redemption. Set in the arid wilderness of Judea, the series follows the transformative journey of Jesus Christ as he confronts the Devil's temptations following his baptism. The narrative explores the profound inner struggles of Jesus as he seeks to understand his divine purpose and the weight of humanity's sins. As the series unfolds, viewers witness the intense psychological and spiritual battles that Jesus faces in the desert, where he is tempted by the Devil with promises of power, wealth, and worldly glory. Through these trials, the series examines the nature of faith, the resilience of the human spirit, and the importance of inner strength in the quest for truth. In addition to Jesus and the Devil, the series introduces a cast of supporting characters who contribute to the exploration of faith and temptation, showcasing the varied responses to spiritual crises. The series culminates in a powerful revelation of Jesus's mission and the promise of salvation, as he emerges from the wilderness reaffirmed and ready to fulfill his divine calling.
