Don Cheadle is an American film and television actor who was recognized for the scene-stealing yet the subtle intensity of his performances. He was born on November 29, 1964, in Kansas City, Missouri, in the United States.
Cheadle has made guest appearances on a number of popular television shows, including Fame, Hill Street Blues, and Night Court. In addition, he played the role of a gang leader in the police thriller Colors (1988), which was directed by Dennis Hopper and was set during the Vietnam War. Hamburger Hill (1987), a realistic film about the war in Vietnam that purposefully cast unknown faces in prominent roles, featured him prominently.
Where did Don Cheadle go to college and high school? Did Don Cheadle go to film school?
Don Cheadle attended a primary school in Lincoln, Nebraska, before moving to Denver, Colorado, where he completed his secondary education and received his diploma in 1982.
After showing an interest in performing at a young age, he went on to study acting at the California Institute of the Arts in Valencia (B.F.A. 1986). Cheadle made his debut in the feature film industry in the comedy Moving Violations when he was still a student (1985).