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Anthony Mackie

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.

September 23, 1978: Anthony Mackie's Birth

On September 23, 1978, Anthony Dwane Mackie was born.

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1997: Graduation from NCSA

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

2001: Graduation from Juilliard

In 2001, Anthony Mackie graduated from the Juilliard's Drama Division as a member of Group 30.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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2006: Roles in Half Nelson, Crossover, and We Are Marshall

In 2006, Anthony Mackie starred in Half Nelson, Crossover, and We Are Marshall.

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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.

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2009: Portrayal of Tupac Shakur in Notorious

In 2009, Anthony Mackie played Tupac Shakur in the film Notorious.

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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.

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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.

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2011: Opening of NoBar in Brooklyn

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

November 2013: Arrest for Driving While Intoxicated

In November 2013, Anthony Mackie was arrested for driving while intoxicated after being stopped for having tinted windows in New York. He was fined $300, ordered to complete a program, and banned from driving in New York for 90 days.

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.

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2014: Marriage to Sheletta Chapital

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

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.

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2016: Portrayal of Martin Luther King Jr.

In 2016, Anthony Mackie played Martin Luther King Jr. in the HBO film All the Way.

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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.

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2016: Reprising 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, 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.

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2018: Divorce from Sheletta Chapital

In 2018, Anthony Mackie and Sheletta Chapital divorced.

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.

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2018: Reprising 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, it was announced that Anthony Mackie was cast in the fifth season of Netflix's science-fiction anthology series, Black Mirror.

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2019: Role in IO

In 2019, Anthony Mackie had a role in the Netflix science-fiction film, IO.

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2019: Reprising Role in Avengers: Endgame

In 2019, Anthony Mackie reprised his role as Falcon in Avengers: Endgame.

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2020: Starring in Altered Carbon

In 2020, Anthony Mackie starred as Takeshi Kovacs in the second season of Netflix's Altered Carbon.

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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.

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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+.

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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 as Captain America in the fourth Captain America film, Captain America: Brave New World.

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2021: Headlining The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

In 2021, Anthony Mackie headlined the Disney+ miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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February 2025: Mackie's Views on Dating After Divorce

In February 2025, Anthony Mackie shared his thoughts on the challenges of dating, expressing concerns about trust and vulnerability following his divorce.

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.

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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.

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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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