Don Cheadle Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

[@fettfan91]

Hotel Rwanda is one of those movies that sticks with you forever, particularly due to Don's incredible acting.

[@davebruneau6068]

Rwanada

[@agathaohoshley5630]

@@davebruneau6068 Rwanda

[@TheConnonedrum]

I never felt so horrible 😞 and never really want to cry so much because I had no idea about the story.

[@mirjanapucarevic2105]

It's not a true story ,thats what i read.

[@cornonthecob3051]

It was simpltly a phenomenal experience

[@Figs3]

I'm glad he's getting the recognition he deserves. Not just his MCU stuff. He's more than a guy in a robot suit. Such an amazing actor.

[@abbysands9510]

I love him in Ocean Eleven series especially when he using a very strong, strong over the top British accent (make of it what you will) which was a Cockney accent, and after he gives the order to Brad Pitt, George Clooney and the rest of team in a Cockney accent they all stand around because they didn't understand a word he said lol

[@samw2670]

he actually acted better in hotel riwanda than anything else lol

[@thedoctorplaysmc2321]

He’s been getting recognition long before he was ever in the MCU lmao

[@Figs3]

@@thedoctorplaysmc2321 he did, then it faded because of the bombardment of marvel.

[@jay21281]

It's a shame he's a child groomer.

[@aisling664]

Hotel Rwanda is my first Cheadle film. Cemented him as one of my favourite actors ever.

[@iamtriston666]

Exactly

[@DrayDrayn]

I saw him for the first time in that film too. That was a great film

[@thegimp55]

I love his character in Boogie Nights. Buck's struggle to find himself is very endearing and touching. It's strange how you can see bits of yourself in people who are so different than you if you just look with and open heart.

[@MrRed-tf7bv]

Buck was a good character

[@Atomykpimp]

The scene in the Donut shop was epic!!

[@MLChannel100]

How could you leave out the role he played in Rush Hour? That was the most iconic character. Don spoke perfect Cantonese!

[@stereokuuji]

WHAT!? 😳

[@JoshuaC923]

That Cantonese was fantastic

[@Arbitrator76]

Or the movie where he was Earl Manigault

[@adhamwashere5320]

Fun fact, he did the role if they promised he could fight Jackie Chan. He did

[@ronaldreyes6805]

😂😂

[@shannonmcstormy5021]

One of the greatest actors of our generation. His performances routinely anchor scenes, if not entire movies. Plus, when he wants to be, he's hysterically funny.

[@thami7044]

Funniest non comedian behind denzel in my opinion

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Of course we all know Captain Planet is his most iconic role, I was dying laughing watching that

[@Sajirah]

I completely forgot about that short and was delighted to be reminded of it in this video. I remember dying of laughter with my friends when it first released.

[@terique69]

😂😂😂

[@_SYDGAMING_]

Everyone will be trees. I'm captain planet bi*t*h

[@LiLi-mt2zs]

I think captain planet can win thanos easily

[@UnseenLive1]

Absolutely. I literally just watched them today because a friend had told me about it. I watched all 4 episodes back to back. Hilarious!

[@nolinpowe]

Hotel Rwanda is honestly an underrated historical drama, that was the movie I was like this guy has made it

[@englandsensation]

He's very underrated. His performances are always excellent.

[@jay21281]

Too bad he's a child groomer.

[@englandsensation]

@@jay21281 What?? he is???

[@jay21281]

@@englandsensation Yeah. He pushes the trans agenda on kids through his twitter account.

[@MesAmis86]

Two Grammy Awards, a Tony Award, two Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, nominations for an Academy Award, two British Academy Film Awards and 11 Primetime Emmy Awards. Underrated? 😂😂😂

[@mematron]

Your underrated comment is overrated

[@lorcansavage1550]

It was his villain turn in ‘Out of Sight’ that made me really take notice of him. Disappointed it wasn’t featured but he’s done a lot of good movies

[@FuzzySoulTiger]

I've always wished he could've been nominated for his role in "Devil in a Blue Dress". He truly held his own against the great Denzel Washington

[@branbran0609]

Mouse is one of his top roles!!!

[@sassyone82]

💯

[@larryscott7984]

For the life of me I cannot understand how that movie wasn't bigger. Denzel and Don sizzled in that movie!

[@devanvieira9174]

Devil in a Blue Dress is by far my favorite performance, he was so likeable, funny & unpredictable and i loved his loyalty, down to do anything for his boy

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[@AGuyNamedRicky]

Hotel Rwanda was a masterpiece and Don is a legend for it

[@josephtownsend3045]

"If you don't want him dead why did you leave him with me?"🤣🤣🤣 Don is a legend!!! You are appreciated sir!!!

[@branbran0609]

"Where jopy"..... " Huh...he over there"

[@mellothaman5113]

Don the Legend . Devil in a Blue dress is still one of my favorite movies ever

[@louissamson4609]

Would had loved to see him talk about Reign Over Me. Both him and Sandler are awesome in this one. A tough movie to watch but it's a gem!

[@YouOpaOpa]

Yes! Same

[@scottbrownp18]

Just watched that movie recently, and it's phenomenal! Would've loved to hear him talk about it!

[@ericksoto1063]

Don Cheadle is one of the best actors in the world. Boogie Knights, Brooklyn's Finest, Crash, Hotel Rwanda, Traffic, Meteor Man, Rush Hour 2, Swordfish House of Lies. All these movies and he's still done Captain Planet MCU and 3 Oceans movies. Dude is the man!!

[@mposh]

House of Lies, yes

[@MrOctober44]

Brooklyn's finest is an underrated film and a underated by him. Traitor is really good along with the films mentioned

[@Kea818]

Ocean's! 🤣 Great performance too.

[@Itssheed]

I don't remember him in Rush hour 2....

[@Mystic2760]

Rush Hour 2? Who was he in Rush Hour 2?

[@HeyItsEddie5]

As someone who grew up on its reruns, that Fresh Prince episode is one of, if not probably my favorite episode in that series. So stoked that got mentioned in this vid!

[@Spectrvm____]

8:04 “I love it that the second movie is the one that people will just unabashedly walk up to you and go: “Yeah, I hated that one, that one sucked”. Like, cool, you just said that to my face like I’m not a person, but alright thank you.” Don is a legend! 😂

[@mikekillagreen9432]

This dude's filmography is insane. I forgot about Traffic and Crash. I didn't even know he was in Boogie Nights. I need to see it.

[@fuiers]

If I ever meet him Im proudly gonna say that no other Ocean movie makes me laugh more than the Twelve. People did not just understand it. Definitely my favorite.

[@fearchimera7642]

Man I had wish they covered his small role in Rush Hour, that was my first Don Cheadle exposure even tho it was a small part. Glad to see he’s come so far man

[@nathanielandre2568]

Twisting Tiger!

[@thando__]

"Anybody else wanna go green?" 🤣 Brings back so many memories.

[@kramnosenhoj]

“Wow, you just said that to my face, thank you.” 😂

[@Endiiii]

The biggest underdog of Hollywood. Truly deserves every award.

[@challenger516]

LMAO he's not the underdog of Hollywood. He has won tons of awards.

[@jesseowenvillamor6348]

​@challenger516 Yes, he is

[@oscardeavila4559]

So glad he mentioned Devil In A Blue Dress. Such an underrated noir! Mouse was for sure the most memorable character.

[@Haaaveeyy]

His performance in Hotel Rwanda is one of those ones history will never forget!

[@Czechbound]

A great supporting actor. See him in *The Guard* ( 2011 ). He was really great as the straight man

[@kam3410]

Devil in A Blue Dress is one of the most underrated films ever, beautifully shot, score was impeccable, acting is first class and it all is such a beautiful nod to being a "black super hero" during that time.

[@Bibbly53]

An excellent and astounding actor, this profile was long overdue.

[@Amazingprophet08]

Mouse is still my favorite Don Cheadle performance. Hands down should've received a supporting actor nod.

[@riproarin1000]

Absolutely love watching this man on the big screen. I hope marvel does him right and writes a script that his character and his abilities deserve.

[@FredPickett-q8z]

One of the best Actors We ever had.

[@KINGH4L0]

Hard to believe Don Cheadle is the same guy in Ocean’s 11 and Hotel Rwanda. Really like his style. Articulate speaker and seemingly humble person.

[@intoxxy]

Amazing actor already, and I didn't know he was involved with producing, music writing, activism, etc. He's so cool and yet very chill

[@SocietalLogic]

Cheadle is one of the greatest American actors, period. One of my favorites.

[@frankgallagher8760]

Its crazy everyone has these amazing memories if him in all these wonderful roles, especially hotel Rwanda, but he first entered my list of actors i live when he had a minor role in the family man. He played like an angel trying to give nick cages character a glimpse into the life he would have had, and i was like he def has a lot of talent and afterward i just started seeing him more and more.

[@AlbertPullhoez]

His performance in Rosewood>>>>>>

[@thights72]

Yessssssss I love that movie even though it tears at my heart everytime I watch it

[@jake1994rock]

Give this guy an Oscar, NOW

[@ionaka]

YES! I'm so glad Captain Planet was mentioned!

[@stephaniegrehan9084]

I love how many movies you went through. Reminds me of the massive career you've had. Incredible actor.

[@animatorFan74]

Loooove Don Cheadle as an actor. Such a brilliant actor. :) And totally forgot about Captain Planet until now.... lol

[@sersastark]

Crash, Traffic, Hotel Rwanda, Devil in a Blue Dress, all amazing movies with Don Cheadle resonating on screen. He's such an underrated powerhouse in the same vein as Giancarlo Esposito.

[@samirnacer9206]

This man has deserved his flowers for ages

[@KhidJ1]

Him in brooklyns finest was amazing

[@chilidrummer8333]

Among his great acting in serious roles, I loved him as Basher Tarr. Especially for his British accent 😂😂

[@deejones8196]

I've loved Don Cheadle ever since I saw him in the role of Mouse in Devil In a Blue Dress. I haven't seen all of his movies yet, but it has been amazing to watch the progression of his career over the years.

[@pikachen]

Watched this without captions, which I never do. But I have been WAITING for Don CHEADLE on GQ to break down his iconic characters!

[@HimieFreeman]

Mouse in Devil in a Blue Dress is my favorite. What a performance 🔥

[@MishaElRusito]

Ocean and the Guy Ritchie movies are his most iconic roles for sure.

[@PapaJGamez]

Finally! The one I’ve been waiting for. Don Cheadle is a fantastic actor

[@SoloXIII]

One of THEEE VERY BEST ACTORS of our generation. Sir Don Cheadle 🤝🏾

[@matt_valentine]

Great interview! I loved his performance in Out Of Sight, which is such a wildly underrated movie.

[@SgtAl]

I was hoping he would talk about his role as Sammy Davis Jr in the The Rat Pack and the movie Traitor. I think he's probably one of the most talented actors of his generation and in no way gets the recognition he deserves.

[@sassyone82]

His role as “Mouse” in “A Devil in a Blue Dress” is underrated and iconic!!!!!🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍

[@Kwincy5]

Cheadle the Great! I wished they asked him about his TV series Black Monday. It was such an awesome show.

[@driafibromyalgiafighter9342]

Ive became a fan of his when I watched him in Crash. That was such a great movie. Then i started to dig deep and saw Traitor, Hotel Rwanda, The Oceans movie, etc i was stuck! Definitely underrated awesome actor ❤

[@Luca.Rubinato]

Don Cheadle is criminally underrated.

[@alex_foster]

His movie playing Earl The Goat Manigault is one of my favorites

[@LATR0NIS]

I can't believe the movie Rebound: The Legend of Earl "The Goat" Manigault wasn't included. I think that was the first thing I saw Don in and it was great!

[@ellissdee30]

Thats when i knew he was gonna be a beast

[@matthewbenin]

one of my favorites… great performances in a spectrum of genres and he is genuinely funny. I love how when you watch him he instantly makes the viewer appreciate the scene or story or film more.

[@thesweetestgirlintown]

Such a class act, love Don Cheadle!

[@CamJames]

First time I saw him was as Will's homeboy on Fresh Prince. Classic, glad they brought it up

[@BeegYoshi24]

Love Chead he's been awesome in so many movies. How are they going to leave Rebound out? That was my intro to him way back in the day. Unbelievable performance and story!

[@_kaushin1540]

Same! First time I saw him he was playing The Goat...foreshadowing at it's finest. Also where I learned to spin a basketball on my finger.

[@Notnameworthy]

I don’t know why, but I’ve always absolutely loved Don Cheadle. I think it might be his voice.

[@andsamretti]

Absolute travesty that Rush Hour 2 isnt on here!!! So iconic that Kendrick Lamar named his alter ego after him for his Pulitzer prize-winning album! Don even reprised the role in a music video for it

[@kingtorey_comedy]

I was just saying this

[@LordofMovies91]

"His name is Lee, goddamnit!"

[@Youngstylen]

He was only screen for 3 minutes tops

[@andsamretti]

@@Youngstylen those 3 mins deserved an oscar nom

[@BicoJares8902]

Don is very well-spoken and an extremely likable guy.

[@theycallmecity]

The fact that his role in Rebound where he plays NYC streetball legend Earl Manigualt constantly gets overlooked is nothing short of a tragedy

[@canudigitsuker]

until he pointed it out, i never spotted will was mouthing don's lines 😂

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[@donnyouttheway4091]

Can we all agree that Don Cheadle is in the top 10 coldest names?

[@doedoeg1883]

How are they not gonna add “Colors” for his role as Rocket? But I’m glad he’s getting his recognition.💯

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[@lonnnna]

one of my favorite things about the cast of the avengers is that they all pretty much address each other with their last names.

[@katherinerandolph1064]

How could y’all not talk about Black Monday? Such an iconic role

[@mohammed_wafi]

I love him as war machine, he adds his own spin on the character its great.

[@Chosenone2]

He is an awesome actor in iron man and ocean 11,12 and 13

[@scottsacala]

Lol, I didn’t expect to see Captain Planet on here (even Fresh Prince.. which I love), but I love that it is! 🤣

[@Lolbama2012]

Don Cheadle is such a good actor, nobody in-universe even noticed he wasn't Terrence Howard anymore.

[@brunolader8586]

Uuuuuuhhhh.....yeah we did.lol

[@RandomEye1131]

"If you wanted him dead, you shouldn't have left him with me" is one of the coldest, funniest lines I've ever heard.

[@RoboLANE]

I loved Hotel Rwanda such a POWERFUL movie Don KILLED it as Paul

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[@Rick092ibigo]

I'm 1 year late but I hope you didn't fall for that

[@Tia_number1]

I loved crash 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@pikachen]

The first character/time I saw Don Cheadle was Hotel Rwanda. You can imagine what that did to my kid brain. When I saw he replaced Terrence Howard in Iron Man, I was over the moon. I knew what this type of role would allow and that some people would even look into his other roles as a result of this one role. I was happy to see that, to say the least.

[@sheilablackburn5947]

Chedle deserved an award for the characterof Mouse in "Devil in a Ble Dress"

[@treyparker3775]

That was excellent

[@nicholasmangialardi1618]

He has a lot of great performances. The first movie I saw him in was Hamburger Hill

[@Xainfinen]

8:09 that's Don Cheadle right there, you can't script that! Love that guy!

[@quintonthacker2536]

Great actor. And glad he gets his own movie in the mcu he can hold his own for sure hopefully the script and everything is/goes good

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[@timshaw6646]

Hotel Rwanda is one of the best movies I've seen Don cheadles a real legend

[@TimeisReel]

And Hotel Rwanda, he didn't get enough Credit. One of the Finest Movies and Acting Performances...

[@filmtoppings]

He deserved that Oscar nomination for Hotel Rwanda, that movie was gut-wrenching

[@Greenscyth22]

Holy crap! Why is Brooklyn's Finest not on this list?

[@LB_Symphony]

Or TRAITOR

[@MrPhbahia]

this guy is humble and deserves everything

[@lemonlime3197]

I am SUPREMELY disappointed that Don Cheadle’s iconic role of Kenny of Crenshaw’s Chinese restaurant wasn’t even mentioned in this video.

[@kendrapatterson8941]

I like how he doesn't let the interviewer get away with the Aunt Viv jab.

[@Covetedcrafts]

❤

[@casedistorted]

Hotel Rwanda is def my favorite film of Don’s. He does such a fantastic job. Haha “take 2 hours take 2 hours!” That is so funny to me I actually really liked Oceans Twelve the second one. I was up north with family seeing it in a small theater and it was just a lot of fun to see Crash was one of my fav films when it scans out.

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[@sammybabi]

Hotel Rwanda was phenomenal. He was brilliant

[@SuperHeroR]

Yes, Captain Planet is here. Was getting the pitchforks and riots ready... You guys are on point! Well done!

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[@CamJames]

We're just gonna bypass House of Lies? Man carried a whole streaming TV show and showed his comedy chops, brilliant.

[@Pandabearflyer]

I can’t believe that guy asked him that he aunt viv’d the position. Sounds very rude and demeaning. I’ve never heard a question like that on this channel

[@Midianovatio]

I love that guy!!!! Thank you Don!

[@fpsdovah2572]

He was good in house of lies too loved that show

[@demitreustoban6643]

'Traitor' was a good Don Cheadle movie too. I wish it was on here