Hey, What’s Don Cheadle Doing?*
Don Cheadle, an internationally respected actor, humanitarian, environmentalist – and the man with the awesome responsibility of portraying jazz legend Miles Davis in the biopic that might be released in 2013 – was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme on June 5, World Environment Day.
The designation was announced in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda during the global WED 2010 celebrations, where Mr. Cheadle took part in the traditional Kwita Izina gorilla-naming ceremony. The renowned actor’s trip to Rwanda was especially meaningful given his ties to the country through his Academy Award-nominated role in the 2004 film ‘Hotel Rwanda’.
Mr. Cheadle has a strong record of humanitarian and environmental advocacy, including work on clean energy and active campaigning for genocide victims. In 2009, he appeared in the UN Seal the Deal! campaign’s public service announcement on climate change. In his capacity as UNEP Goodwill Ambassador, Don Cheadle will use the influential voice of the entertainment industry to mobilize the public to embrace more sustainable lifestyles, promote the greening of the entertainment industry and other sectors, and take part in UNEP public outreach initiatives.
Congratulations, Don.
* when he’s not working on the Miles Davis Biopic
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