Don cheadle is shutting down talk captain marvel star brie larson is a misfit among their avengers. Hotel rwanda hero rwanda is a volcano waiting to erupt 2 duration. After graduating high school in denver, colorado, cheadle attended and graduated. Apr 26, 2018 don cheadle says the time for makers is now.
Don cheadle born donald frank cheadle on november 29, 1964 appeared on the golden palace as roland wilson, the hotels manager. Jan 01, 2007 when i see the face of don cheadle the three things that come to mind are sylvester, mouse and hotel rwanda. Cheadle is also producing the film adaptation of the book amari and the night brothers. Oct 05, 2012 hotel rwanda trailer directed by terry george and starring xolani mali, don cheadle, desmond dube, hakeem kaekazim, tony kgoroge. Don cheadle simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Hotel rwanda unfolds against the bloodspattered backdrop of that genocidal massacre, although the films focus remains fixed on one man. From 2012 to 2016, he starred as marty kaan on the showtime comedy series house of lies. You kids are hilarious, cheadle tweeted sunday in response to a tweet. Don is an actorproducer who is best known for his acting roles in the films devil in a blue dress, boogie nights, crash, hotel rwanda, out of sight, reign over me, rosewood, rush hour 2, traffic, the oceans film trilogy, talk to me, and traitor. I will be named officially in rwanda on june 5th, a goodwill ambassador for the united nations. Hotel rwanda by terry george don cheadle, sophie okonedo. Avengers star don cheadle strongly denies rumors brie. Below you find an overview of all movies and series with don cheadle on netflix. Donald frank cheadle was born in kansas city, missouri on november 29, 1964. The mission to end genocide in darfur and beyond by don cheadle and john prendergast is a book that does two things it chronicles the work of activists and advocates to start what is now a true citizens movement for darfur, and it lays out ways that individuals can help end genocide. If you want to learn more about the genocide in rwanda, these are the books to read. It was adapted from a screenplay cowritten by george and keir pearson, and stars don cheadle and sophie okonedo as hotelier paul rusesabagina and his wife tatiana. Don cheadle is and american actor, producer, director, and writer best known for his performance in the movies crash, hotel rwanda and iron man 2.
I now have one more thing to add to my fond memories for mr. He also starred in the 1997 film volcano, directed by mick jackson. Don cheadle biography facts, childhood, family life of. The authors explore the roots of the current crisis, recount the stories of their separate and combined involvements, and in this powerful call to action, oscarnominated film star don cheadle and human rights advocate john prendergast shine an unsparing spotlight on the genocide in darfur a targeted ethnic extermination chillingly described as rwanda. Paul rusesabagina was a hotel manager who housed over a thousand tutsi refugees during their struggle against the hutu militia in rwanda. Apr 22, 2019 don cheadle is shutting down talk captain marvel star brie larson is a misfit among their avengers. Hotel rwanda is a 2004 drama film directed by terry george. Hotel rwanda don cheadle gives a riveting performance as paul rusesabagina, the manager of a europeanowned hotel in rwanda, who created a secret refugee camp for the tutsi people during the brutal genocide committed against them by the hutu people in 1994. After graduating high school in denver, colorado, cheadle. The mission to end genocide in darfur and beyond as well as the followup book. May 01, 2007 actor don cheadle, who starred in a movie about the rwanda genocide of 1994, is urging citizens to speak out to help end suffering in darfur. Don cheadle and john prendergast on their mission to end.
Dec 21, 2004 hotel rwanda is a film that sets out to spread the story of what went on in rwanda in 1994 in the hopes that future events of this type can be prevented. As paul rusesabagina, he plays the man who saves the lives of nearly 1500 people about to be slaughtered during the 1994 genocide in rwanda. Cheadle s television credits include emmynominated performances in the movies the rat pack, a lesson before dying, things behind the sun and in a guest appearance on er. John prendergast is a senior advisor of the international crisis group, a former official in the clinton white house, and a veteran of several ngos and think tanks in africa and the u. While the rest of the world closed its eyes, paul opened. Don cheadle entertainment, media air date 07102007 don cheadle introduces his latest film, talk to me, in which he plays petey greene, the inimitable radio dj in 1960s washington, d. The 40yearold actor toured the hotel des milles collines in rwandas capital kigali last month, speaking with several of the more than 1,000. Hotel rwanda is a film that sets out to spread the story of what went on in rwanda in 1994 in the hopes that future events of this type can be prevented.
Actor don cheadle, who starred in a movie about the rwanda genocide of 1994, is urging citizens to speak out to help end suffering in darfur. The man behind don cheadle s character in hotel rwanda. Hotel rwanda tells the story of hotel manager paul rusesabagina, who kept more than people safe during the 1994 rwandan massacre. Don cheadle to be named united nations ambassador in rwanda. He also starred in and coproduced crash, which won the 2006 academy award for best picture. Not on our watch share book recommendations with your. While the rest of the world closed its eyes, paul opened his heart and proved that one good man can make a difference.
Don coauthored with enough founding director john prendergast the new york times bestselling book not on our watch. The mission to end genocide in darfur and beyond as well as the followup book he cowrote with prendergast, the. Hotel rwanda trailer directed by terry george and starring xolani mali, don cheadle, desmond dube, hakeem kaekazim, tony kgoroge. From iron man to crash to hotel rwanda, audiences will recall cheadles scenestealing performances and subtle intensity.
The man behind don cheadles character in hotel rwanda. Check out this biography to know more about his childhood, family, personal life, birthday, etc. May 10, 2010 don cheadle is set to become a united nations goodwill ambassador for the environment next month. With don cheadle, sophie okonedo, joaquin phoenix, xolani mali. Inspired by true events this film takes place in rwanda in the. In 2005, cheadle was nominated for the academy award for best actor for his portrayal of paul rusesabagina in the film hotel rwanda. Don cheadles snl wardrobe had a serious message time.
Hotel rwanda is an ambitious film in its way, particularly as it appeals to a wide pg audience, exposing this repressed history by not showing too much. May 04, 2007 actor don cheadle has a new mission in life. Coming off the secondbiggestgrossing film of all time, avengers. This book is a journey, a history lesson, a manual, and a call to action that tap dances on the open nerves of the compassionate citizens of the world. He attended east high school in denver, colorado and graduated from the california institute of the arts. Don cheadle also starred in rush hour 2 2001, with jackie chan and chris tucker. Cheadle, who is wellknown for his role as war machine in marvel superhero movies and was nominated for an academy award for his work in 2004s hotel rwanda, has expressed his distaste for the. A prolific actor and producer, don cheadle has appeared in some of the most criticallyacclaimed and entertaining films of our generation. In 2007, cheadle was awarded the bet humanitarian award of the year for his numerous humanitarian services he rendered for the cause of the people of darfur and rwanda. Now, hes directing and starring in miles ahead, a biopic about the famous jazz musician miles.
Paul rusesabagina was a hotel manager who housed over a. Books on rwanda genocide if you want to learn more about the genocide in rwanda, these are the books to read. He got his film break playing the role of rocket in colors 1998. When i see the face of don cheadle the three things that come to mind are sylvester, mouse and hotel rwanda. Cheadle was nominated for an academy award for best actor for his lead role as rwandan hotel manager paul rusesabagina in the historical genocide drama film hotel rwanda 2004. Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. Don cheadle speakers bureau and booking agent info. Hotel rwanda tells the inspiring story of reallife hero paul rusesabagina don cheadle, a hotel manager in rwanda who used his courage and cunning to shelter over a thousand refugees from certain death. We speak with academy awardnominated actor don cheadle and renowned human rights activist john prendergast about their new book, not on our watch.
For his performance in crash, cheadle was nominated for the bafta and screen actors guild awards for best supporting actor. In 48 hours we can send you the availability of don cheadle if you would like to book don cheadle, entertainment booking agency is the right place. Don cheadle was born in kansas city, missouri to betty, a bank manager, and donald cheadle, a child psychologist. Don cheadle is best known for acting in films like hotel rwanda, crash, and the marvel movies. His childhood found him moving from city to city with his family. Don cheadle is an academy awardnominated actor who has appeared in traffic, oceans eleven, crash, and hotel rwanda.
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