Anthony Mackie

Anthony Mackie made his mark in the film industry with his debut in "8 Mile" in 2002. He quickly established his acting prowess with successive nominations for the Independent Spirit Award for his roles in "Brother to Brother" and "The Hurt Locker." His portrayal of Tupac Shakur in "Notorious" was also noteworthy. Mackie's career took a global turn when he began portraying Sam Wilson, also known as Falcon and Captain America, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with his first appearance in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier." He later reprised this role in various MCU films and the Disney+ miniseries "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier." In 2025, he assumed the role of Captain America in "Captain America: Brave New World." That same year, he received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance in "The Studio."

In addition to his film career, Mackie has also been active in the theater, winning an Obie Award in 2002 for his performance in the play "Talk" by Carl Hancock Rux. His versatility as an actor is evident in his roles as Martin Luther King Jr. in the HBO television film "All the Way" and as Takeshi Kovacs in the Netflix series "Altered Carbon." He currently stars as protagonist John Doe in the Peacock series "Twisted Metal." Mackie has also made a successful foray into Broadway with productions such as "A Behanding in Spokane."

Mackie's talent extends beyond acting, as he has also made strides in producing and directing. He produced and starred in the Netflix science fiction film "Outside the Wire" and is set to make his directorial debut with the drama film "Spark." His work has been recognized with various awards, including the MTV Movie & TV Awards for Best Hero and Best Duo for "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier." He also won the Black Reel Award for Outstanding Actor in 2011 and the Black Reel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 2010.