▲Cheadle plays the role of Mouse Alexander in this neo-noir mystery that tells the story of Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins (Denzel Washington), a World War II veteran who goes on to became a private investigator, despite having no training.

▲In this crime film, Cheadle plays Detective Clarence "Tango" Butler, an undercover cop working the drug beat.

▲Cheadle plays an associate in the Office of Emergency Management in this disaster film that describes the events that unfold when a volcano erupts in downtown Los Angeles.

▲Cheadle plays Basher Tarr in the the third and final film in the Ocean's Trilogy.

▲In the second installment of the 'Iron Man' trilogy, Cheadle plays the role of James Rhodes.

▲Cheadle plays Henri Mooré, a powerful tycoon on Paradise Island.

▲Cheadle is the executive producer of this comedy drama that follows a retired, grumpy, and alcoholic Vietnam War veteran played by Bill Murray.

▲In yet another portion of the 'Avengers' franchise, Cheadle, as James "Rhodey" Rhodes, continues his journey following the paralysis he suffered during the events of 'Civil War.'

▲This drama follows a violent teen who is committed to a juvenile mental institution.

▲This spy thriller features Cheadle alongside Guy Pearce.

▲Cheadle plays Det. Graham Waters in this highly acclaimed, Oscar-winning film.

▲In this buddy drama costarring Adam Sandler, Cheadle plays the role of a friend and former college roommate of a man who lost his family on 9/11.

▲In this police procedural, Cheadle plays Rocket, the leader of a local gang of Los Angeles.

▲In this film based on the story of Samuel Bicke, who plotted to kill Richard Nixon, Cheadle plays Bicke's best friend.

▲In this acclaimed film, Cheadle plays the role of a hotel owner who saves thousands of Tutsis by hiding them in his hotel during the Rwandan genocide of 1994.

▲Cheadle plays Cash in this film costarring Nicolas Cage. It centers around the life of a man as he ponders between his glamorous, fast-paced career or life as a suburban husband and father.

▲Cheadle plays Sylvester Carrier in this historical drama that centers around the events of the 1923 Rosewood massacre in Florida.

▲Cheadle continues to embody James "Rhodey" Rhodes in this sequel to 'The Avengers' series.

▲Humanity's fate is finally decided in the last portion of the 'Avengers' franchise.

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Interestingly, this film is one of the least popular among audience scores on sites like Metacritic, but scores high with the critics. Which side are you on?

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Cheadle continues his journey as James "Rhodey" Rhodes in the sequel to 2011's 'Captain America: The First Avenger' and 2014's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier.'

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Cheadle's first film, he plays soldier Elliott Washburn, who must fight in the Battle of Hamburger Hill.

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In this family comedy, Cheadle plays the social worker for Andi (Emma Watson) and Bruce (Jake T. Austin).

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In this biographical film, Cheadle embodied radio personality Ralph "Petey" Greene, an ex-con who became a popular talk-show host.

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In this drama film, Cheadle plays Pearl Madison, a teacher who advises teenager Leland P. Fitzgerald in juvie, where he's sent after committing a shocking murder.

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In the sequel to 2008's 'Iron Man' and 2010's 'Iron Man 2,' Cheadle continues to play James "Rhodey" Rhodes.

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Cheadle embodies the legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis. This film marks the directorial debut of Cheadle.

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In this film, Cheadle plays Hugh Lang, an attorney who promises to help an airline pilot who miraculously crash-lands his plane and is subsequently accused of having been intoxicated.

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Cheadle plays FBI Agent Wendell Everett in this acclaimed buddy cop comedy.

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Cheadle starred in this Brian De Palma sci-fi film that surrounds the first manned mission to Mars that doesn't go as planned.

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Since landing his first role in 'Hamburger Hill' (1987), Don Cheadle has gone on to become a prolific and acclaimed actor in Hollywood through the 1990s and 2000s. In this gallery, we take a look at his most popular films, as ranked by Metacritic (excluding documentary appearances).

Browse through and take a look at Don Cheadle's fruitful career.