Happy birthday! Don Cheadle turns 61 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on November 29, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 61 on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

Hot news

Money December 4, 2025
Don Cheadle is Highest-Paid Actor in the World
Love December 1, 2025
Don Cheadle Engaged?
Rumor Central December 2025
Is Don Cheadle secretly gay and hiding in the closet?

Don Cheadle is celebrating his 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-producer Don Cheadle (Crash, Ocean's Eleven, Boogie Nights, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Cheadle, a cultural icon

Born Donald Frank Cheadle in Kansas City on November 29, 1964, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Cheadle's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Don hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Don Cheadle as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Don, you're the best!