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FREEZE FRAME: In praise of Don Cheadle

TREND-WATCHING AT THE MOVIES
By Bob Longino
June 15, 2009

Don Cheadle, whose new drama "Traitor" opened on Wednesday, is easily one of Hollywood's best actors. Here are five of his near-perfect portrayals:

1. "Talk to Me" (2007) —- As real-life D.C. radio icon Petey Greene.

2. "Hotel Rwanda" (2004) —- As real-life African savior Paul Rusesabagina.

3. "Crash" (2004) —- As a seasoned detective in Oscar's best-picture winner.

4. "The Rat Pack" (1998) —- As Sammy Davis Jr. in a ring-a-ding TV movie.

5. "Devil in a Blue Dress" (1995) —- As scene-stealer Mouse Alexander in Denzel Washington's private-eye drama.

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