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.
On September 23, 1978, Anthony Dwane Mackie was born in the United States.
In 1997, Anthony Mackie graduated from the high school drama program at the North Carolina School of the Arts (NCSA).
In 2001, Anthony Mackie graduated from the Juilliard School's Drama Division.
While attending Juilliard in 2001, Anthony Mackie portrayed Tupac Shakur in the play Up Against the Wind.
In 2002, Anthony Mackie made his film debut in 8 Mile.
In 2002, Anthony Mackie won an Obie Award for his performance in Carl Hancock Rux's play Talk.
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.
In 2003, Anthony Mackie had his first starring role in the independent film Brother to Brother, playing Perry.
In 2004, Anthony Mackie earned critical recognition for his role in Brother to Brother, receiving an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Actor.
In 2006, Anthony Mackie starred in the films Half Nelson, Crossover, and We Are Marshall.
In March 2008, Anthony Mackie starred in three plays by August Wilson at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
In 2008, Anthony Mackie received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the AAFCA Awards for his role in The Hurt Locker.
In 2009, Anthony Mackie played the role of Pentheus in The Bacchae at the New York City Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park.
In 2009, Anthony Mackie portrayed Tupac Shakur in the film Notorious and appeared in The Hurt Locker.
In February 2010, Anthony Mackie starred with Christopher Walken in A Behanding in Spokane on Broadway.
In 2011, Anthony Mackie appeared in The Adjustment Bureau as Harry Mitchell.
In the summer of 2011, Anthony Mackie opened a bar called NoBar in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.
In November 2013, Anthony Mackie was arrested for driving while intoxicated in New York, fined $300, and banned from driving in New York state for 90 days.
In 2014, Anthony Mackie co-starred as Sam Wilson / Falcon in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
In 2014, Anthony Mackie married his long-time girlfriend and childhood sweetheart Sheletta Chapital.
In 2015, Anthony Mackie closed all NoBar locations.
In 2015, Anthony Mackie reprised his role as Falcon in Avengers: Age of Ultron and Ant-Man.
In 2016, Anthony Mackie played Martin Luther King Jr. in the HBO film All the Way.
In July 2018, Anthony Mackie was cast as Takeshi Kovacs in the second season of Netflix's Altered Carbon.
In 2018, Anthony Mackie and Sheletta Chapital divorced.
In 2018, Anthony Mackie appeared as King in The Hate U Give.
In March 2019, Anthony Mackie was cast in the fifth season of Netflix's Black Mirror.
In 2019, Anthony Mackie had a role in the Netflix science-fiction film, IO.
In 2019, Anthony Mackie reprised his role as Falcon in Avengers: Endgame.
In 2020, Anthony Mackie starred as Takeshi Kovacs in the second season of Netflix's Altered Carbon.
On January 15, 2021, Outside the Wire, starring and produced by Anthony Mackie, was released by Netflix.
On March 19, 2021, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series starring Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan debuted on Disney+.
In August 2021, Anthony Mackie closed the deal to reprise his role in the fourth Captain America film, Captain America: Brave New World.
In January 2022, Anthony Mackie was announced to helm the drama film Spark, starring Saniyya Sidney, as his directorial debut project.
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.
In 2023, Anthony Mackie began leading the Peacock series Twisted Metal.
In 2024, Anthony Mackie appears in the documentary Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie: Gulf Coast.
In February 2025, Anthony Mackie discussed his concerns about dating and trust, focusing on raising his children.
In 2026, Anthony Mackie is set to reprise his role as Captain America in the upcoming Avengers movie, Avengers: Doomsday.
In 2027, Anthony Mackie is set to reprise his role as Captain America in the upcoming Avengers movie, Avengers: Secret Wars.
Home Box Office HBO is a flagship American pay television...
Tupac Shakur also known as Pac and Makaveli was a...
Martin Luther King Jr was a pivotal leader in the...
Sharks are cartilaginous fish belonging to the elasmobranch group characterized...
North Carolina located in the Southeastern United States is the...
John F Kennedy JFK was the th U S President...
52 minutes ago Wiz Khalifa releases 'Kush & OJ 2', sequel to his influential mixtape after 15 years.
53 minutes ago YNW Melly Faces Death Penalty Retrial in September Amid Murder Case
53 minutes ago NASCAR Returns to Rockingham: Weekend Schedule, Results, and Revival Efforts
53 minutes ago CT Scans Linked to Increased Cancer Risk: Study Projects Future Diagnoses
2 days ago Holger Rune Secures Barcelona Win, Advances to Second Round After Strong Performance
1 month ago Kanye West faces custody issues amid song release and Kardashian contemplation.
The Real ID Act of is a US federal law...
Bernard Bernie Sanders is a prominent American politician currently serving...
Michael Jordan also known as MJ is a celebrated American...
Cristiano Ronaldo nicknamed CR is a Portuguese professional footballer widely...
Pamela Jo Bondi is an American attorney lobbyist and politician...
Donald John Trump is an American politician media personality and...