History of Anthony Mackie in Timeline

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

September 23, 1978: Anthony Mackie Born

On September 23, 1978, Anthony Dwane Mackie was born in the United States.

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1997: Graduated from NCSA

In 1997, Anthony Mackie graduated from the high school drama program at the North Carolina School of the Arts (NCSA).

2001: Graduated from Juilliard School

In 2001, Anthony Mackie graduated from the Juilliard School's Drama Division.

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.

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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.

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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.

2011: Opened NoBar in Brooklyn

In the summer of 2011, Anthony Mackie opened a bar called NoBar in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.

November 2013: Arrested for Driving While Intoxicated

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.

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.

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2014: Married Sheletta Chapital

In 2014, Anthony Mackie married his long-time girlfriend and childhood sweetheart Sheletta Chapital.

2015: Closed NoBar Locations

In 2015, Anthony Mackie closed all NoBar locations.

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.

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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.

2016: Reprised Role in Captain America: Civil War

In 2016, Anthony Mackie reprised his role as Falcon in Captain America: Civil War.

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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: Divorced Sheletta Chapital

In 2018, Anthony Mackie and Sheletta Chapital divorced.

2018: Appeared in The Hate U Give

In 2018, Anthony Mackie appeared as King in The Hate U Give.

2018: Reprised Role in Avengers: Infinity War

In 2018, Anthony Mackie reprised his role as Falcon in Avengers: Infinity War.

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March 2019: Cast in Black Mirror

In March 2019, Anthony Mackie was cast in the fifth season of Netflix's Black Mirror.

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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.

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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+.

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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.

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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.