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Don Cheadle is credited as an actor, film director and poker player. Born on November 29, 1964, Don Cheadle is from Kansas City, Missouri, United States. The age as of 2026 is 61. Education on record includes East High School. Listed accolades include Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards.
My Take
Don Cheadle is, to me, one of the most underrated greats working today. He is endlessly generous in ensemble pieces like the Ocean's films and the Marvel universe, elevating everything around him, yet his solo turns in Hotel Rwanda and Miles Ahead reveal an actor of staggering depth. With nominations spanning the Academy Awards, multiple Golden Globes, Grammys and a Tony, he sits tantalizingly close to EGOT status, and he is also a serious poker player on the side. What I love most is his restraint: he never overplays, never demands the spotlight, and yet you remember him long after the credits roll. That is rare discipline.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Don Cheadle
- Name (Japanese)
- ドン・チードル
- Reading
- どん・ちーどる
- Born
- November 29, 1964 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Kansas City, Missouri, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film director / poker player / film producer / writer
2. Background
- High school
- East High School
Awards & achievements
- Academy Awards
- Golden Globe Awards
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Ocean's | — | |
| Notable work | Space Jam: A New Legacy | — | |
| Notable work | Marvel Cinematic Universe | — | |
| Notable work | Hotel for Dogs | — | |
| Notable work | House of Lies | — | |
| Notable work | Miles Ahead | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.doncheadle.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/doncheadle/
- Xhttps://x.com/IamDonCheadle
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%20Cheadle
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%89%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%81%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%E3%83%AB
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q272019
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Don Cheadle born?
Born November 29, 1964 (age 61).
Where is Don Cheadle from?
Don Cheadle is from Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
What does Don Cheadle do?
Don Cheadle works as actor, film director, poker player, film producer, writer.
What is Don Cheadle known for?
Notable works include Ocean's, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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