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. He first appeared in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) and subsequently starred in the Disney+ miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) before taking the lead in Captain America: Brave New World (2025). His portrayal of this iconic character has brought him significant recognition and solidified his place in popular culture.
2001: Portrayed 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: Won Obie Award for Talk
In 2002, Anthony Mackie won an Obie Award for his performance in Carl Hancock Rux's play Talk.
2002: Worked as an Understudy and won 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.
2003: Starring Role in Brother to Brother
In 2003, Anthony Mackie had his first starring role in the independent film Brother to Brother, playing Perry.
2004: Critical Recognition for Brother to Brother
In 2004, Anthony Mackie earned critical recognition for his role in Brother to Brother, receiving an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Actor.
2006: Starred in Multiple Films
In 2006, Anthony Mackie starred in the films Half Nelson, Crossover, and We Are Marshall.
March 2008: Starred 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.
2008: Nomination for The Hurt Locker
In 2008, Anthony Mackie received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the AAFCA Awards for his role in The Hurt Locker.
2009: Played Pentheus in The Bacchae
In 2009, Anthony Mackie played the role of Pentheus in The Bacchae at the New York City Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park.
2009: Portrayed Tupac Shakur in Notorious
In 2009, Anthony Mackie portrayed Tupac Shakur in the film Notorious and appeared in The Hurt Locker.
February 2010: Starred in A Behanding in Spokane
In February 2010, Anthony Mackie starred with Christopher Walken in A Behanding in Spokane on Broadway.
2011: Appeared in The Adjustment Bureau
In 2011, Anthony Mackie appeared in The Adjustment Bureau as Harry Mitchell.
2014: Co-starred in Captain America: The Winter Soldier
In 2014, Anthony Mackie co-starred as Sam Wilson / Falcon in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
2015: Reprised 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: Played Martin Luther King Jr. in All the Way
In 2016, Anthony Mackie played Martin Luther King Jr. in the HBO film All the Way.
July 2018: Cast in Altered Carbon
In July 2018, Anthony Mackie was cast as Takeshi Kovacs in the second season of Netflix's Altered Carbon.
2018: Appeared in The Hate U Give
In 2018, Anthony Mackie appeared as King in The Hate U Give.
March 2019: Cast in Black Mirror
In March 2019, Anthony Mackie was cast in the fifth season of Netflix's Black Mirror.
2019: Had a Role in IO
In 2019, Anthony Mackie had a role in the Netflix science-fiction film, IO.
2019: Reprised Role in Avengers: Endgame
In 2019, Anthony Mackie reprised his role as Falcon in Avengers: Endgame.
2020: Starred in Altered Carbon
In 2020, Anthony Mackie starred as Takeshi Kovacs in the second season of Netflix's Altered Carbon.
January 15, 2021: Outside the Wire Released
On January 15, 2021, Outside the Wire, starring and produced by Anthony Mackie, was released by Netflix.
March 19, 2021: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Debut
On March 19, 2021, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier 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 in the fourth Captain America film, Captain America: Brave New World.
January 2022: Directorial Debut with Spark
In January 2022, Anthony Mackie was announced to helm the drama film Spark, starring Saniyya Sidney, as his directorial debut project.
February 2022: Lead Role in Ending Things and Twisted Metal
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: Leads Twisted Metal Series
In 2023, Anthony Mackie began leading the Peacock series Twisted Metal.
2026: Set to Reprise Role in Avengers: Doomsday
In 2026, Anthony Mackie is set to reprise his role as Captain America in the upcoming Avengers movie, Avengers: Doomsday.
2027: Set to Reprise Role 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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