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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film director / poker player / film producer / writer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- East High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Academy Awards
- Golden Globe Awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. 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 | — |
6. Links
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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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.