Don Cheadle

Net Worth: $35 million

Movie: MCU/Avengers

Character: War Machine/James Rhodes

Don Cheadle plays the role of “James Rhodes” or “War Machine” in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He’s definitely added his own flair to the character, giving comic relief to each MCU film he’s been involved with. Interestingly, Don Cheadle wasn’t the original actor for “War Machine.” In the first “Iron Man” movie, it was Terrence Howard who played the role of “James Rhodes.” He handed the keys over when Cheadle became “War Machine” for “Iron Man 2,” “Avengers,” and the succeeding MCU titles.

Don Cheadle undoubtedly ran away from the role and made millions in the process. Cheadle was reportedly making around $4 million to $7 million per film! It’s no wonder he earned a $30 million fortune in such a short time! Without a doubt, the “War Machine” role is now synonymous with Don’s personality. Some Marvel fans don’t even recall that it was Terrence Howard who originally received credit for the “War Machine” role!