His’s full name is Donald Frank Cheadle Jr. He is an American actor as well as a filmmaker. He acted in Hamburger Hill in 1987. After that he appeared as gangster “Rocket” in the 1988 film Colors. After that he appeared in films like Rebound: The Legend of Earl ‘The Goat’ Manigault, Traffic, The Ocean’s Trilogy and Rosewood. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Rwandan hotel manager Paul Rusebagina in the 2004 drama Hotel Rwanda. He played Maurice Monroe in the Showtime series Black Monday, for which she was nominated for a Prime time Emmy Award. He gained global recognition after starring in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as James Rhodes / War Machine.
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Donald Frank Cheadle Jr will turn 56 in 2021. His birthplace is Kansas City, Missouri, United States.When he was young, his family moved from city to city. When it came time to choose a college for himself, Cheadle could not decide whether he should go to the drama department or even to classical jazz vocals. As a result, he chose the theater and was right. Immediately after graduation, he began acting in films. One of the first was the role in the TV series “Hill Street Blues”, “Glory”, the film “Hamburger Height” (1983). For his role in the gangster tape “Colors” (1988) Cheadle won critical acclaim.
In 1995, the actor starred in the film “The Devil in a Blue Dress”. Despite the fact that he got a small role, Cheadle made such an unforgettable performance that he received various awards from film critics. Since then, Cheadle has worked smoothly and well in supporting roles in films such as Out of Sight, Boogie Nights, Volcano, and the Ocean’s Eleven franchise.
Family
Donald Frank Cheadle Jr’s mother’s name is Bettie Cheadle and his father’s name is Donald Frank Cheadle Sr. His mother is a teacher and his father is a clinical psychologist. He has one brother and one sister. His brother’s name is Colin and his sister’s name is Cindy.
Education Qualification
Donald Frank Cheadle Jr did his schooling from 1970 to 1974 at Hartley Elementary School in Lincoln, Nebraska. He graduated from East High School in Denver, Colorado in 1982. When he was in school, he used to play the saxophone in a jazz band, and he used to sing in the choir. He also had an interest in acting, so he was active in the theater department and performed in musicals, plays and mime shows. Cheadle enrolled in the California Institute of the Arts for his further studies. and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater in 1986.
Activism
He campaigned to end the genocide in Darfur, Sudan. He has co-authored a book on this issue with John Prendergast. The title of the book is Not on Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond. He co-founded the Not on Our Watch project with George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, David Pressman and Jerry Weintraub. His organization has been created to focus global attention and resources on preventing and preventing mass atrocities. He organized Ante Up, an annual charity poker tournament for Africa in the World Series of Poker. Donald was presented the Summit Peace Prize by the Nobel Peace Prize winners in Rome for preventing the genocide. He is the United Nations Environment Program Goodwill Ambassador. He wore a T-shirt on 2019 Saturday Night Live, saying ‘Protect trans kids’.
Personal life
He was married to girl friend Bridgid Coulter in 2020. Bridgid Coulter is an actress and a co-star of Rosewood. Cheadle and Bridgid were in a relationship for a long time. He has a beta and a daughter. Their children’s name is Imani Cheadle and Ayana Tai Cheadle.
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| Real Name | Donald Frank Cheadle Jr |
| Nick Name | Don |
| Age | 56 year Old |
| Date Of Birth | November 29, 1964 |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christian |
| Gender | Male |
| Birth Place | Kansas City, Missouri, United state |
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| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
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| Father name | Donald Frank Cheadle Sr |
| Mother name | Bettie Cheadle |
| Brother name | Colin |
| Sister name | Cindy |
| Wife Name | Bridgid Coulter |
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| College Name | California Institute for the Arts |
| Qualification | Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater |
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| 2001 | Topdog/Underdog (Role: Booth) |
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| 2010 | Iron Man 2 (Voice role: James Rhodes / War Machine) |
| 2016 | Lego Marvel’s Avengers (Voice role: James Rhodes / War Machine) |
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| 2014 | Run (Artist : Jay-Z) |
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| 1999 & 2013 | Golden Globe Awards |
| 2016 | Grammy Awards |
| 1998 & 2006 | Screen Actors Guild Awards |
Physical Status
Donald is a young, handsome man with a domineering personality. He has a great physique and works hard to maintain a lean and muscular body. His Height is In Centimetres – 172 cm In Feet and Inches – 5′ 6″. His weight is In Kilograms – 74 Kg In Pounds – 163 lbs. The color of his eyes and hair is Black.
- Body Measurements
- Chest Size: 40 inches
- Waist Size: 32 inches
- Biceps Size: 13 inches
Net Worth
According to the sources, the net worth of Donald Frank Cheadle Jr is around $40 million.
Frequently Ask Question
Ques : What is Cheadle best known for?
Ans : For his performances.
Ques : Which country does he have citizenship of?
Ans : American
Ques : Where did he go to college?
Ans : California Institute of the Arts
Ques : Where did he go to high school?
Ans : California Institute of the Arts , Denver East High School & Hartley Elementary School
Ques : Who is his wife?
Ans : Bridgid Coulter
Ques : When was he married?
Ans : 1992
Ques : Is he vegan?
Ans : Yes
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