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James Rhodes is a Marvel Comics character that has appeared in comics featuring or related to Iron Man since 1979 .. Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics. Iron Man. Iron Man. The character has appeared in other media adaptations of Iron Man both as a non-costumed character and as War Machine .. Iron Man. Iron Man. War Machine. War Machine. Most of the character 's appearances have been in animation , but in the Marvel Cinematic Universe , the character is played by Don Cheadle .. Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel Cinematic Universe. Don Cheadle. Don Cheadle