Is Don Cheadle A-List?
YesA
Yes — Don Cheadle is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 2004
Hotel Rwanda Nomination
Ranking Timeline
1995C$0.5M
Devil in a Blue Dress
Gains recognition for his role.
1997B▲$1M+$0.5M
Boogie Nights Role
Appears in a critically acclaimed film.
2000B$3M+$2M
Traffic Success
Stars in the award winning film.
2004A▲$8M+$5M
Hotel Rwanda Nomination
Receives Academy Award Nomination.
2010A$15M+$7M
Iron Man Debut
Joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
2012A$25M+$10M
House of Lies Series
Stars in successful television series.
2026A$40M+$15M
Still Relevant A-Lister
Continues to star in hit movies.
Last updated: February 25, 2026