Career Timeline of Anthony Mackie: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Anthony Mackie built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Anthony Mackie is an American actor best known for his role as Sam Wilson / Falcon / Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His portrayal began with 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' (2014), and he further starred in the Disney+ miniseries 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' (2021) and is set to appear in 'Captain America: Brave New World' (2025). He gained significant recognition and popularity for his work within the MCU.
2001: Portrayal of Tupac Shakur in Up Against the Wind
While attending Juilliard in 2001, Anthony Mackie portrayed Tupac Shakur in the play Up Against the Wind.
2002: Film Debut in 8 Mile
In 2002, Anthony Mackie made his film debut in 8 Mile.
2002: Obie Award for Talk
In 2002, Anthony Mackie won an Obie Award for his role in Carl Hancock Rux's play Talk.
2002: Understudy and OBIE Award
In 2002, Anthony Mackie worked as an understudy to Don Cheadle in Suzan-Lori Parks' play Topdog/Underdog and won an OBIE Award for his role in Carl Hancock Rux's play Talk. He also appeared in the film 8 Mile as Papa Doc.
2003: Starring Role in Brother to Brother
In 2003, Anthony Mackie's first starring role in a feature film was in the independent film Brother to Brother, where he played Perry.
2004: Critical Recognition for Brother to Brother
In 2004, Anthony Mackie earned critical recognition for his role in Brother to Brother, which led to an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Actor.
2006: Roles in Half Nelson, Crossover, and We Are Marshall
In 2006, Anthony Mackie starred in Half Nelson, Crossover, and We Are Marshall.
March 2008: Starring in August Wilson Plays
In March 2008, Anthony Mackie starred in three plays by August Wilson at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Fences, and Jitney.
2008: Nomination for The Hurt Locker
In 2008, Anthony Mackie earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the AAFCA Awards for his role in The Hurt Locker.
2009: Portrayal of Tupac Shakur in Notorious
In 2009, Anthony Mackie played Tupac Shakur in the film Notorious.
2009: Portrayal of Tupac Shakur and Appearance in The Hurt Locker
In 2009, Anthony Mackie portrayed Tupac Shakur in the film Notorious and appeared in The Hurt Locker. He also narrated The Best That Never Was.
2009: Role in The Bacchae
In mid-2009, Anthony Mackie played the role of Pentheus in the New York City Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park production of The Bacchae.
February 2010: Broadway Role in A Behanding in Spokane
In February 2010, Anthony Mackie starred with Christopher Walken in A Behanding in Spokane on Broadway.
2011: Appearance in The Adjustment Bureau
In 2011, Anthony Mackie appeared in the film The Adjustment Bureau as Harry Mitchell.
2011: Opening of NoBar in Brooklyn
In the summer of 2011, Anthony Mackie opened a bar called NoBar in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.
2013: Plans to Open Second NoBar
In 2013, Anthony Mackie had plans to open a second NoBar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
2014: Co-starring as Falcon in Captain America: The Winter Soldier
In 2014, Anthony Mackie co-starred as Sam Wilson / Falcon in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
2015: Closure of All NoBar Locations
In 2015, Anthony Mackie closed all NoBar locations.
2015: Reprising Role in Avengers: Age of Ultron and Ant-Man
In 2015, Anthony Mackie reprised his role as Falcon in Avengers: Age of Ultron and Ant-Man.
2016: Portrayal of Martin Luther King Jr.
In 2016, Anthony Mackie played Martin Luther King Jr. in the HBO film All the Way.
2016: Portrayal of Martin Luther King Jr. in All the Way
In 2016, Anthony Mackie portrayed Martin Luther King Jr. in the HBO TV drama All the Way.
July 2018: Cast in Altered Carbon
In July 2018, it was announced that Anthony Mackie was cast in the role of Takeshi Kovacs for the second season of Netflix's science-fiction series, Altered Carbon.
2018: Appearance in The Hate U Give
In 2018, Anthony Mackie appeared as gang leader King in The Hate U Give, a film adaptation of the bestselling novel of the same name.
March 2019: Cast in Black Mirror
In March 2019, it was announced that Anthony Mackie was cast in the fifth season of Netflix's science-fiction anthology series, Black Mirror.
2019: Role in IO
In 2019, Anthony Mackie had a role in the Netflix science-fiction film, IO.
2019: Reprising Role in Avengers: Endgame
In 2019, Anthony Mackie reprised his role as Falcon in Avengers: Endgame.
2020: Starring in Altered Carbon
In 2020, Anthony Mackie starred as Takeshi Kovacs in the second season of Netflix's Altered Carbon.
January 15, 2021: Release of Outside the Wire
On January 15, 2021, the science fiction film Outside the Wire, starring and produced by Anthony Mackie, was released by Netflix.
March 19, 2021: Debut of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
On March 19, 2021, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, a Marvel television series starring Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan, debuted on Disney+.
August 2021: Reprising Role in Captain America: Brave New World
In August 2021, Anthony Mackie closed the deal to reprise his role as Captain America in the fourth Captain America film, Captain America: Brave New World.
2021: Headlining The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
In 2021, Anthony Mackie headlined the Disney+ miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
January 2022: Directorial Debut with Spark
In January 2022, it was announced that Anthony Mackie will helm the drama film Spark, starring Saniyya Sidney, marking his directorial debut.
February 2022: Lead Role in Ending Things and Twisted Metal Adaptation
In February 2022, Anthony Mackie was set to lead the action film Ending Things along with Priyanka Chopra Jonas and star in a live-action series adaptation of the game Twisted Metal at Peacock.
2023: Leading Role in Twisted Metal
Since 2023, Anthony Mackie leads the Peacock series Twisted Metal.
2024: Appearance in Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie: Gulf Coast
In 2024, Anthony Mackie appears in the documentary Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie: Gulf Coast.
2025: Headlining Captain America: Brave New World
In 2025, Anthony Mackie is set to headline the film Captain America: Brave New World, continuing his role as Captain America.
2026: Reprising Captain America in Avengers: Doomsday
In 2026, Anthony Mackie is set to reprise his role as Captain America in the upcoming Avengers movie, Avengers: Doomsday.
2027: Reprising Captain America in Avengers: Secret Wars
In 2027, Anthony Mackie is set to reprise his role as Captain America in the upcoming Avengers movie, Avengers: Secret Wars.
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