Anthony Dwane Mackie is an American actor renowned for his diverse roles in film and television. He debuted in the semi-biographical drama '8 Mile' in 2002. Mackie received critical acclaim and a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Actor for his role in the 2004 LGBT drama 'Brother to Brother.' The same year, he featured in 'The Manchurian Candidate,' Spike Lee's TV film 'Sucker Free City,' and the sports film 'Million Dollar Baby.' His subsequent notable performances include 'Half Nelson' (2006), 'Eagle Eye' (2008), and 'The Hurt Locker,' which earned him another Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Mackie also portrayed Tupac Shakur in 'Notorious' (2009) and starred in films like 'Night Catches Us' (2010), 'The Adjustment Bureau,' and 'Real Steel.'