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Don Cheadle

Don Cheadle is known as an American actor, director, and producer. He is most famous for his roles Devil in a Blue Dress, Hotel Rwanda, and The Avengers.

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Background and Age

Donald Frank Cheadle Jr. was born on November 29, 1964 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born as the middle child of his folks. His folks are Bettye Cheadle, a teacher and Donald Frank Cheadle Sr., a therapist. He has two siblings named Cindy Cheadle and Colin Cheadle. Don spent his youth in a large number of urban communities, as he moved from often with his family. He had his basic education at Hartley Elementary School in Lincoln, Nebraska, from 1970 to 1974, and later East High School in Denver, Colorado.

Before his high school graduation in 1982, he was extremely dynamic in his school's music and theater departments. As a member of the Hartley musical group, he was known as a great alto saxophonist and a decent singer. Cheadle acted out a few plays under the tutelage of Catherine Davis.

Career and Net Worth

Wear Cheadle showed up in the 1985 comedy Moving Violations, he ended up with various acting gigs the next year. He had his career achievement in the late 90's when he featured in the acclaimed American war films Night Court, Hamburger Hill, and Devil in a Blue Dress. Don's powerful career has additionally earned many honors including Oscar and Emmy nominations.

Using his power he developed in Hollywood, Cheadle additionally works with the United Nations on issues in regards to environmental change. He is one of the minds behind the documentary series titled: Years of Living Dangerously. The series was focused on individuals who are influenced by and are looking for answers for environmental change. Don't charity reach was enhanced in 2010 when he was named U.N. Condition Program Goodwill Ambassador. The A-lister is also a member of the Advisory Board of Citizens Climate Lobby. He has not been shy about using his resources to change the world for the better.

In September 2019, at the 2019 Emmy Awards show, Don was nominated for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series because of his performance in Black Monday.

Biography | Marriage, Wife and Kids

Don is married to Bridgid Coulter. an actress and the mother of Don Cheadle's children. She has been in a long-term sentimental relationship with the actor since 1992 after they first met on the set of the film Rosewood. Coulter is known for her appearances in Westworld and Family Matters. They have two daughters together.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 29 Nov, 1964
Age: 55 yrs
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: Kansas City
Education: East High School
California Institute of the Arts
Gender: Male
Description: Actor, film producer, philanthropist, and author
Net Worth 2021: 40 million
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Last Modified: Feb 19 2023
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