Anthony Mackie (born September 23, 1978, in New Orleans) is an acclaimed American actor who rose from Juilliard-trained stage work to global superstardom. After his film debut in 8 Mile (2002), he earned critical recognition for independent films like Brother to Brother (2004) and the war drama The Hurt Locker (2008), while also portraying Tupac Shakur in Notorious (2009). His career-defining role came as Sam Wilson / Falcon / Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) and culminating in his own feature, Captain America: Brave New World (2025). Beyond Marvel, Mackie has starred in diverse projects including The Hate U Give (2018), the series Twisted Metal (2023–present), and the meta-comedy The Studio (2025), the latter earning him a Primetime Emmy nomination. His performances have garnered nominations for three Critics' Choice Awards, two Emmys, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, cementing his status as one of Hollywood's most versatile leading men.