Best known as Sam Wilson / Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sergeant J. T. Sanborn in The Hurt Locker, and Papa Doc in 8 Mile.
Films
- Outside the WireCaptain Leo2021
- The Woman in the WindowDetective2021
- The BankerBernard Garrett2020
- Avengers: EndgameSam Wilson / Falcon2019
- Avengers: Infinity WarSam Wilson / Falcon2018
- The Hate U GiveKing2018
- Captain America: Civil WarSam Wilson / Falcon2016
- Captain America: The Winter SoldierSam Wilson / Falcon2014
- Real SteelFinn2011
- The Hurt LockerSergeant J. T. Sanborn2008
- Half NelsonFrank2006
- 8 MilePapa Doc2002
TV shows
- Twisted MetalJohn Doe2023
- The Falcon and the Winter SoldierSam Wilson / Falcon2021
- Altered CarbonTakeshi Kovacs2020
- Black MirrorSergeant2016
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About Anthony Mackie
Anthony Mackie is an American actor who rose to prominence with his role in 8 Mile and later earned critical acclaim for his performance in The Hurt Locker. He is widely recognised for playing Sam Wilson / Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a role he has reprised across multiple films and the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
FAQs
What is Anthony Mackie’s most famous role?
He is best known for playing Sam Wilson / Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a role he first took on in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) and has since reprised in several films and the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
What was Anthony Mackie’s first film?
His first feature film was 8 Mile (2002), in which he played Papa Doc, the rival of Eminem’s character.
Has Anthony Mackie won any major awards?
He has not won a major award but received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Male for The Hurt Locker (2008) and has been part of ensemble casts that won Screen Actors Guild Awards for The Hurt Locker and Avengers: Endgame.
Is Anthony Mackie starring in the new Captain America film?
Yes, he is set to star as the new Captain America in Captain America: Brave New World, scheduled for release in 2025.
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