50 Actors Who Played Multiple Roles in Marvel Projects
The Marvel universe on screen is vast, spanning dozens of movies and television shows. With so many stories being told, it’s not surprising that some actors have appeared in more than one role. These multiple appearances happen for various reasons. Sometimes, an actor plays a small part before landing a much bigger role in a later project. In other cases, actors have portrayed characters in Marvel films made by different studios before the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) became the dominant force it is today.
This list explores 50 actors who have taken on more than one character in the world of Marvel. You’ll find famous examples of actors who played one hero before becoming another, as well as performers who lent their talents to both live-action and voice roles. From major stars to character actors, these individuals have left their mark on the Marvel landscape in more ways than one. This list highlights their varied contributions to the ever-expanding tapestry of Marvel storytelling.
Chris Evans
Before he became the iconic Captain America, Chris Evans played another well-known Marvel hero. He first appeared as Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, in Fantastic Four (2005) and its sequel, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007). These films were produced by 20th Century Fox before the film rights to the characters returned to Marvel Studios.
Years later, Evans was cast as Steve Rogers, a role that would define his career. He debuted as Captain America in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and went on to star in numerous MCU films, becoming a central figure in the Infinity Saga. His portrayal of the character is widely celebrated by fans.
Gemma Chan
Gemma Chan has the unique distinction of playing two different notable characters within the MCU. Her first role was as the Kree sniper Minn-Erva in Captain Marvel (2019). As a member of Starforce, she was one of the film’s antagonists, and her character did not survive the events of the movie.
This opened the door for her to take on a leading role in Eternals (2021). In this film, Chan played Sersi, an empathetic member of the immortal group of heroes. Sersi is a key protagonist, and Chan’s performance established her as a new and important hero in the ongoing MCU narrative.
Josh Brolin
Josh Brolin made a significant impact by playing two major Marvel villains in the same year. He portrayed Thanos, the ultimate antagonist of the MCU’s Infinity Saga, through motion capture and voice acting. While he had a brief appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), his full performance was showcased in Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019).
In 2018, Brolin also appeared as Cable in Deadpool 2. Cable is a time-traveling mutant soldier who served as both an antagonist and an ally to Deadpool. This role was for a film under the 20th Century Fox banner, allowing him to embody two different major Marvel characters simultaneously.
Mahershala Ali
Mahershala Ali delivered a critically acclaimed performance as Cornell “Cottonmouth” Stokes in the Netflix series Luke Cage (2016). As a charismatic and complex crime boss in Harlem, he was a memorable villain in the first season of the show.
It was later announced that Ali would be taking on the role of Blade, the half-vampire vampire hunter, in the MCU. He made an uncredited voice cameo as the character in the post-credits scene of Eternals (2021) and is set to star in an upcoming solo Blade film.
Michael B. Jordan
Michael B. Jordan is another actor who first appeared as Johnny Storm, the Human Torch. He played the role in the 2015 reboot Fantastic Four. The film was not a critical or commercial success, but it marked his first foray into the world of Marvel superheroes.
He later reunited with director Ryan Coogler for a much more celebrated role in the MCU. Jordan played Erik Killmonger in Black Panther (2018), the film’s primary antagonist. His portrayal of the character was widely praised and is considered by many to be one of the best villains in the MCU.
Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds is now inseparable from the character of Deadpool, but he first played a version of the character in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009). This iteration of Wade Wilson was heavily criticized for departing significantly from the comics, particularly in the film’s climax where his mouth is sewn shut.
Reynolds championed a more faithful adaptation for years, which eventually led to the massively successful Deadpool (2016) and its sequel Deadpool 2 (2018). He also had an earlier Marvel role, playing Hannibal King in Blade: Trinity (2004).
Idris Elba
Idris Elba is well-known to MCU fans as Heimdall, the all-seeing Asgardian guardian of the Bifrost Bridge. He appeared in all three Thor films and Avengers: Infinity War. His portrayal of the stoic and loyal character made him a fan favorite.
Before joining the MCU, Elba had another Marvel role. He played Moreau in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2012), an ally to Johnny Blaze. Interestingly, Elba wore golden contact lenses for both roles, a connection he reportedly suggested himself.
Benedict Cumberbatch
In Doctor Strange (2016), Benedict Cumberbatch took on the lead role of Dr. Stephen Strange, the brilliant surgeon who becomes a master of the mystic arts. He has since become a central figure in the MCU, appearing in multiple team-up films and a sequel.
What some viewers may not know is that Cumberbatch also played the film’s primary villain, Dormammu. He provided the motion capture and voice for the ruler of the Dark Dimension. The director felt it was fitting for the cosmic entity to be a dark reflection of Strange himself.
Alfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard has appeared in both the MCU films and the Marvel television series produced by Netflix. In Captain America: Civil War (2016), she played Miriam Sharpe, a grieving mother who confronts Tony Stark about the death of her son in Sokovia, a pivotal emotional moment in the film.
She also had a major role as Mariah Dillard in the series Luke Cage, which premiered the same year. Mariah was a local politician and the cousin of crime boss Cottonmouth, who eventually became a formidable antagonist in her own right. This created some debate among fans about the canonicity of the shows.
Kenneth Choi
Kenneth Choi has the unique distinction of playing two MCU characters who are related to each other. In Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), he portrayed Jim Morita, a member of the Howling Commandos who fought alongside Steve Rogers in World War II.
Years later, in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Choi appeared as Principal Morita of Peter Parker’s high school. In his office, a picture of his grandfather, Jim Morita, can be seen, confirming the direct connection between his two roles within the MCU timeline.
Paul Bettany
Paul Bettany’s journey in the MCU started as a voice role. He was the voice of J.A.R.V.I.S., Tony Stark’s artificial intelligence assistant, in the Iron Man films and the first Avengers movie. His voice was a constant presence from the very beginning of the MCU.
He made his on-screen debut in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) when the consciousness of J.A.R.V.I.S. was used to create Vision, a powerful android. Bettany then portrayed Vision in subsequent films and the Disney+ series WandaVision (2021).
Ray Stevenson
Ray Stevenson played the lead role of Frank Castle in Punisher: War Zone (2008). The film was a gritty and violent take on the vigilante character, produced by Lionsgate under the Marvel Knights banner before Marvel Studios began to produce its own Punisher content.
He later joined the MCU as Volstagg, one of the Warriors Three and a loyal friend to Thor. Stevenson appeared in Thor (2011), Thor: The Dark World (2013), and briefly in Thor: Ragnarok (2017), showcasing his versatility in two very different Marvel comic book adaptations.
Oscar Isaac
Oscar Isaac made his debut in the world of Marvel as the titular villain in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016). As the ancient and powerful mutant En Sabah Nur, he was the primary antagonist for the X-Men in the 20th Century Fox film.
He later joined the MCU in a leading role for the Disney+ series Moon Knight (2022). In the show, he plays Marc Spector, a mercenary with dissociative identity disorder who becomes the conduit for the Egyptian moon god Khonshu. Isaac also voiced Miguel O’Hara, also known as Spider-Man 2099, in the animated film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023).
Michelle Yeoh
Michelle Yeoh has graced the MCU with her presence in two separate roles. Her first appearance was a brief cameo as Aleta Ogord in the post-credits scene of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), as part of the original comic book line-up of the Guardians.
She returned to the MCU in a much more substantial role in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021). In this film, she played Ying Nan, the aunt of Shang-Chi and a guardian of the mythical village of Ta Lo, where she trains the heroes for their final battle.
Laura Haddock
Laura Haddock has played two seemingly minor, yet connected, roles in the MCU. In Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), she has a brief appearance as an adoring fan who asks for Captain America’s autograph.
Her more significant role was as Meredith Quill, the mother of Peter Quill, in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017). The fact that she played both roles has led to fan theories about a possible connection between the two characters, though none has been officially confirmed.
Hailee Steinfeld
Hailee Steinfeld has brought two popular young Marvel heroines to life. She first joined the Marvel world as the voice of Gwen Stacy, also known as Spider-Gwen, in the animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018). Her performance was well-received, and she reprised the role in its sequel.
She later made her live-action MCU debut as Kate Bishop in the Disney+ series Hawkeye (2021). As the skilled archer who becomes Hawkeye’s protégée, Steinfeld quickly became a fan-favorite, with many viewers eager to see her future in the MCU.
Clancy Brown
Clancy Brown is a prolific voice and character actor who has lent his talents to two notable Marvel villains. He voiced the fire demon Surtur in Thor: Ragnarok (2017). Surtur is the prophesied being who ultimately destroys Asgard at the end of the film.
Brown also appeared in the Marvel television world as Colonel Ray Schoonover, also known as the Blacksmith, in the second season of Daredevil (2016) and The Punisher (2017). He was a key figure from Frank Castle’s military past who became a drug lord.
Patton Oswalt
Comedian and actor Patton Oswalt played multiple roles in the ABC series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. He portrayed the Koenig brothers: Eric, Billy, Sam, and Thurston. These identical siblings (or Life-Model Decoys, as was often debated) were S.H.I.E.L.D. agents who provided support to Coulson’s team.
Oswalt later made a voice cameo in the post-credits scene of Eternals (2021). He provided the voice for Pip the Troll, the loyal companion to Eros, who was introduced in the same scene.
Enver Gjokaj
Enver Gjokaj first had a very minor role in the MCU. He played a police officer during the Battle of New York in The Avengers (2012). It was a small, uncredited speaking part in one of the biggest superhero films of all time.
He was later cast in a much more significant role as Daniel Sousa in the series Agent Carter. Sousa was a war veteran and SSR agent who worked alongside Peggy Carter and eventually became her love interest. Gjokaj also reprised the role of Sousa in the final season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D..
Linda Cardellini
Linda Cardellini is known to MCU fans for her live-action role as Laura Barton, the wife of Clint Barton, also known as Hawkeye. She first appeared in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) and has reprised the role in Avengers: Endgame (2019) and the Hawkeye (2021) series, where her background as a former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent was revealed.
She also provided her voice for a key character in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). Cardellini voiced Lylla, an intelligent, cybernetically enhanced otter who was a close friend of Rocket in his early years.
Tony Curran
Scottish actor Tony Curran has appeared in multiple Marvel-related projects across different studios and continuities. In the MCU, he had a brief role as Bor, the father of Odin and grandfather of Thor, in a flashback sequence in Thor: The Dark World (2013).
Prior to this, he played an agent in X-Men: First Class (2011). He also appeared in the Marvel Netflix series Daredevil as Finn Cooley, an Irish mobster. His extensive work has made him a frequent face in comic book adaptations.
Damion Poitier
Damion Poitier has the unique distinction of being the first actor to portray Thanos on screen. He appeared as the Mad Titan in the mid-credits scene of The Avengers (2012). The role was later recast with Josh Brolin for all subsequent appearances.
Poitier returned to the MCU in a different role in Captain America: Civil War (2016). He played one of Crossbones’ mercenaries during the opening action sequence in Lagos, meaning he has been both a major villain and a henchman within the same universe.
Sam Elliott
Veteran actor Sam Elliott has played two different Marvel characters from different eras of Marvel filmmaking. He first portrayed General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in Hulk (2003), directed by Ang Lee. This was before the creation of the MCU.
Years later, he appeared in Ghost Rider (2007) as Carter Slade, the Caretaker. This character was a predecessor to Johnny Blaze as the Ghost Rider and served as a mentor figure in the film, which starred Nicolas Cage.
Olivia Munn
Olivia Munn had a brief, uncredited role as a news reporter named Chess Roberts in Iron Man 2 (2010). It was a small part in one of the early MCU films that is easy to miss.
She later took on a much more prominent role in the X-Men universe. Munn played Psylocke, a powerful mutant with telepathic and telekinetic abilities, in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016). As one of Apocalypse’s Four Horsemen, she was a formidable foe for the X-Men.
Mahershala Ali
Mahershala Ali delivered a critically acclaimed performance as Cornell “Cottonmouth” Stokes in the Netflix series Luke Cage (2016). As a charismatic and complex crime boss in Harlem, he was a memorable villain in the first season of the show.
It was later announced that Ali would be taking on the role of Blade, the half-vampire vampire hunter, in the MCU. He made an uncredited voice cameo as the character in the post-credits scene of Eternals (2021) and is set to star in an upcoming solo Blade film.
Michael B. Jordan
Michael B. Jordan is another actor who first appeared as Johnny Storm, the Human Torch. He played the role in the 2015 reboot Fantastic Four. The film was not a critical or commercial success, but it marked his first foray into the world of Marvel superheroes.
He later reunited with director Ryan Coogler for a much more celebrated role in the MCU. Jordan played Erik Killmonger in Black Panther (2018), the film’s primary antagonist. His portrayal of the character was widely praised and is considered by many to be one of the best villains in the MCU.
Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds is now inseparable from the character of Deadpool, but he first played a version of the character in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009). This iteration of Wade Wilson was heavily criticized for departing significantly from the comics, particularly in the film’s climax where his mouth is sewn shut.
Reynolds championed a more faithful adaptation for years, which eventually led to the massively successful Deadpool (2016) and its sequel Deadpool 2 (2018). He also had an earlier Marvel role, playing Hannibal King in Blade: Trinity (2004).
Idris Elba
Idris Elba is well-known to MCU fans as Heimdall, the all-seeing Asgardian guardian of the Bifrost Bridge. He appeared in all three Thor films and Avengers: Infinity War. His portrayal of the stoic and loyal character made him a fan favorite.
Before joining the MCU, Elba had another Marvel role. He played Moreau in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2012), an ally to Johnny Blaze. Interestingly, Elba wore golden contact lenses for both roles, a connection he reportedly suggested himself.
Benedict Cumberbatch
In Doctor Strange (2016), Benedict Cumberbatch took on the lead role of Dr. Stephen Strange, the brilliant surgeon who becomes a master of the mystic arts. He has since become a central figure in the MCU, appearing in multiple team-up films and a sequel.
What some viewers may not know is that Cumberbatch also played the film’s primary villain, Dormammu. He provided the motion capture and voice for the ruler of the Dark Dimension. The director felt it was fitting for the cosmic entity to be a dark reflection of Strange himself.
Alfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard has appeared in both the MCU films and the Marvel television series produced by Netflix. In Captain America: Civil War (2016), she played Miriam Sharpe, a grieving mother who confronts Tony Stark about the death of her son in Sokovia, a pivotal emotional moment in the film.
She also had a major role as Mariah Dillard in the series Luke Cage, which premiered the same year. Mariah was a local politician and the cousin of crime boss Cottonmouth, who eventually became a formidable antagonist in her own right. This created some debate among fans about the canonicity of the shows.
Kenneth Choi
Kenneth Choi has the unique distinction of playing two MCU characters who are related to each other. In Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), he portrayed Jim Morita, a member of the Howling Commandos who fought alongside Steve Rogers in World War II.
Years later, in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Choi appeared as Principal Morita of Peter Parker’s high school. In his office, a picture of his grandfather, Jim Morita, can be seen, confirming the direct connection between his two roles within the MCU timeline.
Paul Bettany
Paul Bettany’s journey in the MCU started as a voice role. He was the voice of J.A.R.V.I.S., Tony Stark’s artificial intelligence assistant, in the Iron Man films and the first Avengers movie. His voice was a constant presence from the very beginning of the MCU.
He made his on-screen debut in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) when the consciousness of J.A.R.V.I.S. was used to create Vision, a powerful android. Bettany then portrayed Vision in subsequent films and the Disney+ series WandaVision (2021).
Ray Stevenson
Ray Stevenson played the lead role of Frank Castle in Punisher: War Zone (2008). The film was a gritty and violent take on the vigilante character, produced by Lionsgate under the Marvel Knights banner before Marvel Studios began to produce its own Punisher content.
He later joined the MCU as Volstagg, one of the Warriors Three and a loyal friend to Thor. Stevenson appeared in Thor (2011), Thor: The Dark World (2013), and briefly in Thor: Ragnarok (2017), showcasing his versatility in two very different Marvel comic book adaptations.
Oscar Isaac
Oscar Isaac made his debut in the world of Marvel as the titular villain in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016). As the ancient and powerful mutant En Sabah Nur, he was the primary antagonist for the X-Men in the 20th Century Fox film.
He later joined the MCU in a leading role for the Disney+ series Moon Knight (2022). In the show, he plays Marc Spector, a mercenary with dissociative identity disorder who becomes the conduit for the Egyptian moon god Khonshu. Isaac also voiced Miguel O’Hara, also known as Spider-Man 2099, in the animated film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023).
Michelle Yeoh
Michelle Yeoh has graced the MCU with her presence in two separate roles. Her first appearance was a brief cameo as Aleta Ogord in the post-credits scene of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), as part of the original comic book line-up of the Guardians.
She returned to the MCU in a much more substantial role in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021). In this film, she played Ying Nan, the aunt of Shang-Chi and a guardian of the mythical village of Ta Lo, where she trains the heroes for their final battle.
Laura Haddock
Laura Haddock has played two seemingly minor, yet connected, roles in the MCU. In Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), she has a brief appearance as an adoring fan who asks for Captain America’s autograph.
Her more significant role was as Meredith Quill, the mother of Peter Quill, in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017). The fact that she played both roles has led to fan theories about a possible connection between the two characters, though none has been officially confirmed.
Hailee Steinfeld
Hailee Steinfeld has brought two popular young Marvel heroines to life. She first joined the Marvel world as the voice of Gwen Stacy, also known as Spider-Gwen, in the animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018). Her performance was well-received, and she reprised the role in its sequel.
She later made her live-action MCU debut as Kate Bishop in the Disney+ series Hawkeye (2021). As the skilled archer who becomes Hawkeye’s protégée, Steinfeld quickly became a fan-favorite, with many viewers eager to see her future in the MCU.
Clancy Brown
Clancy Brown is a prolific voice and character actor who has lent his talents to two notable Marvel villains. He voiced the fire demon Surtur in Thor: Ragnarok (2017). Surtur is the prophesied being who ultimately destroys Asgard at the end of the film.
Brown also appeared in the Marvel television world as Colonel Ray Schoonover, also known as the Blacksmith, in the second season of Daredevil (2016) and The Punisher (2017). He was a key figure from Frank Castle’s military past who became a drug lord.
Patton Oswalt
Comedian and actor Patton Oswalt played multiple roles in the ABC series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. He portrayed the Koenig brothers: Eric, Billy, Sam, and Thurston. These identical siblings (or Life-Model Decoys, as was often debated) were S.H.I.E.L.D. agents who provided support to Coulson’s team.
Oswalt later made a voice cameo in the post-credits scene of Eternals (2021). He provided the voice for Pip the Troll, the loyal companion to Eros, who was introduced in the same scene.
Enver Gjokaj
Enver Gjokaj first had a very minor role in the MCU. He played a police officer during the Battle of New York in The Avengers (2012). It was a small, uncredited speaking part in one of the biggest superhero films of all time.
He was later cast in a much more significant role as Daniel Sousa in the series Agent Carter. Sousa was a war veteran and SSR agent who worked alongside Peggy Carter and eventually became her love interest. Gjokaj also reprised the role of Sousa in the final season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D..
Linda Cardellini
Linda Cardellini is known to MCU fans for her live-action role as Laura Barton, the wife of Clint Barton, also known as Hawkeye. She first appeared in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) and has reprised the role in Avengers: Endgame (2019) and the Hawkeye (2021) series, where her background as a former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent was revealed.
She also provided her voice for a key character in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). Cardellini voiced Lylla, an intelligent, cybernetically enhanced otter who was a close friend of Rocket in his early years.
Tony Curran
Scottish actor Tony Curran has appeared in multiple Marvel-related projects across different studios and continuities. In the MCU, he had a brief role as Bor, the father of Odin and grandfather of Thor, in a flashback sequence in Thor: The Dark World (2013).
Prior to this, he played an agent in X-Men: First Class (2011). He also appeared in the Marvel Netflix series Daredevil as Finn Cooley, an Irish mobster. His extensive work has made him a frequent face in comic book adaptations.
Damion Poitier
Damion Poitier has the unique distinction of being the first actor to portray Thanos on screen. He appeared as the Mad Titan in the mid-credits scene of The Avengers (2012). The role was later recast with Josh Brolin for all subsequent appearances.
Poitier returned to the MCU in a different role in Captain America: Civil War (2016). He played one of Crossbones’ mercenaries during the opening action sequence in Lagos, meaning he has been both a major villain and a henchman within the same universe.
Sam Elliott
Veteran actor Sam Elliott has played two different Marvel characters from different eras of Marvel filmmaking. He first portrayed General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in Hulk (2003), directed by Ang Lee. This was before the creation of the MCU.
Years later, he appeared in Ghost Rider (2007) as Carter Slade, the Caretaker. This character was a predecessor to Johnny Blaze as the Ghost Rider and served as a mentor figure in the film, which starred Nicolas Cage.
Olivia Munn
Olivia Munn had a brief, uncredited role as a news reporter named Chess Roberts in Iron Man 2 (2010). It was a small part in one of the early MCU films that is easy to miss.
She later took on a much more prominent role in the X-Men universe. Munn played Psylocke, a powerful mutant with telepathic and telekinetic abilities, in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016). As one of Apocalypse’s Four Horsemen, she was a formidable foe for the X-Men.
Kathryn Hahn
Kathryn Hahn became a breakout star in the MCU with her role as Agatha Harkness in the Disney+ series WandaVision (2021). Her portrayal of the nosy neighbor who is revealed to be a powerful witch earned widespread acclaim and is set to continue in a spin-off series.
Before her live-action MCU role, Hahn lent her voice to a Marvel character in an animated feature. She voiced Olivia Octavius, a female version of Doctor Octopus, in the award-winning film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018).
David Dastmalchian
David Dastmalchian is a recognizable character actor who first appeared in the MCU as Kurt, one of Scott Lang’s crew members in Ant-Man (2015) and its sequel Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018). His character was a skilled computer hacker with a memorable personality.
In Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023), Dastmalchian returned to the franchise but in a different role. He provided the voice for Veb, a gelatinous creature from the Quantum Realm who is fascinated by the existence of “holes.”
Tara Strong
Tara Strong is a legendary voice actress who has played countless animated characters, including two in the MCU. She debuted as the voice of Miss Minutes, the animated AI mascot of the Time Variance Authority, in the Disney+ series Loki (2021).
She also voiced the character Mainframe in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). Mainframe is an artificial intelligence and a member of the Ravagers. The role was previously voiced by Miley Cyrus in a brief cameo in the second film.
Judy Greer
Judy Greer appeared in the MCU as Maggie, the ex-wife of Scott Lang and the mother of Cassie Lang. She played this supporting role in Ant-Man (2015) and Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018), providing a grounded, human element to the story.
Greer also took on a voice role in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). She voiced War Pig, one of the High Evolutionary’s cybernetically enhanced guards, a character far removed from her previous MCU role.
Stan Lee
The legendary co-creator of many of Marvel’s most famous characters, Stan Lee, made cameo appearances in nearly every Marvel film and television project until his passing. These were not the same character, but rather a series of different fun, observational roles.
From a hot dog vendor in X-Men (2000) to a bus passenger in Doctor Strange (2016), his appearances were a beloved tradition. In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), it was humorously suggested that he was an informant for the Watchers, implying all his cameos were connected as one cosmic being.
