Even Hardcore Fans Can't Name 100% Of These Marvel Actors
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It's hard to believe the Marvel Cinematic Universe began its reign over the box offices only ten short years ago. Since then, nearly twenty movies have been produced with countless new characters making their debut in the shared superhero universe of Iron Man, Thor and Captain America. Countless Hollywood superstars have entered the MCU, so many that it's become more efficient to ask who hasn't starred in a Marvel movie than who has. Marvel is like a star magnet, attracting almost every big name in the acting industry. Even if their roles aren't titular, like Cate Blanchett's Hela, most of the noteworthy actors of Hollywood have thrown their hats into the superhero ring at least once, whether as a villain, a hero or a side-character. It's gotten to the point that even the nerdiest of Marvel fans can find it difficult to name all of the actors in the MCU. And we're not even counting the Netflix television shows. Add those into the mix and we're betting Stan Lee himself wouldn't be able to keep track of all the characters. To be kind, we're limiting our quiz to the movies, but we're betting only a select few of Marvel fans will actually be able to name all of these MCU actors.
Which actress plays Michelle in Spider-Man: Homecoming?
Although we didn't find out the true identity of this woman's character until the movie's conclusion, that didn't stop her from stealing the show (she turns out to be MJ). Sure, Spider-Man and Ned were awesome. But did they try to get in some "light protesting" on their field trip to Washington D.C.? No. To be fair, they were rather preoccupied with the whole saving-the-world thing, but still. Michelle brought her A-game to everything she did, and the actress that plays her is no different. Who is she?
Which actor plays Black Panther?
Wakanda Forever! After Black Panther made his debut in Captain America: Civil War, the world was entranced. From his epic, bulletproof suit to his kingdom in Africa to his vibranium claws, Black Panther quickly came to be admired as one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's coolest heroes. And when his first solo movie hit theatres, the love for T'Challa only grew. The movie was not only epic, but it also provided highly relevant social commentary on race relations. Which actor brings T'Challa to life?
Which actor plays Bucky Barnes (the Winter Soldier)?
It was hard not to love Bucky Barnes when we first met him in Captain America: The First Avenger. Unfortunately, his life is proof that bad things happen to good people, given that that good-natured soldier we met in the first Captain America would go on to get abducted and brainwashed into an assassin. Luckily, things seem to be looking up for Bucky, given that the Wakandans managed to reboot his brain back to normal. But things aren't totally peachy yet, given that Bucky is currently a pile of dust. Which actor plays this pile of dust?
Which actor plays Killmonger in Black Panther?
Killmonger quickly became one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most beloved villains. Sure, he was the bad guy, but audiences around the world couldn't help but empathize with him. His central goal was to prod Wakanda into action. No longer should the most powerful nation in the world sit idly by while people in other countries suffer, he argued. Of course, the whole plan had a villainous tinge to it, given that Killmonger wanted Wakanda to start an empire with himself at its centre. But in general, his heart was in the right place. Who played Killmonger?
Who plays Spider-Man?
This actor's casting as Spider-Man was preceded by a lot of anticipation. Finally, Marvel had decided to bring its own version of Spider-Man into the fray. They already had Iron Man, Thor and Captain America, but for the first years of the MCU, they had managed to scrape by without a Peter Parker. But in Captain America: Civil War, the writers decided the time had come for everyone's favourite high-school superhero to swing his way into theatres. This actor beat out a lot of other young talent for the part. What is his name?
Which actress plays Mantis in Guardians of the Galaxy 2?
Although she didn't make an appearance until Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Mantis has become one of the central figures of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Her awkward, adorable humour is the perfect complement to Drax's characteristic ridiculousness. Plus, her empathic abilities have certainly come in handy, particularly in the battle against Thanos. Heck, if Star Lord had just managed to keep his rage on a leash, Mantis might actually have been able to stop Thanos. What is the name of the actress who plays her?
What is the name of the actor who played the Vulture in Spider-Man: Homecoming?
It was cool to see this actor grace the big screens as a villain, for once. He starred as Batman for so long that is was almost hard to picture him taking on a villainous role before Spider-Man: Homecoming came out. But he filled this taloned shoes perfectly, portraying a villain whose motivation is actually quite understandable. As a working man, the Vulture's central concern is to provide for his family, hence his illicit business dealings. What is the name of the actor who plays the Vulture?
What is the name of the actress who plays Nakia?
Nakia was kind of the true hero of Black Panther. Sure, T'Challa did most of the kicking and punching, but his love interest, the Wakandan spy Nakia, had suggested from the very beginning of the film that Wakanda should become more involved in the world's affairs. And, as the film played out, it became clear that her solution to Wakanda's problems, not T'Challa's or Killmonger's, was the most sustainable way to move forward. Which actress played this insightful Wakandan character?
What is the name of the actor who plays Thanos?
Although we may not see his normal face beneath all that purple, this actor has been a menacing presence within the Marvel Cinematic Universe for years. Ever since we first caught a glimpse of him as the puppeteer of the events in The Avengers, Thanos has been a shadow over the MCU. He graduated from the organizing force behind Loki's invasion of Earth to a force for evil in Guardians of the Galaxy to a full-on super-villain in Avengers: infinity War. Which actor brings Thanos to life?
Which actress plays Black Widow?
Black Widow is one of the most versatile characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In her past life, she was a Russian spy, so she was trained in all the sneakier arts, from martial arts to acting as an undercover agent. Since then, her broad skill set has come in more than handy during her escapades with The Avengers. In every conflict, she kicks some serious butt, and in The Avengers, she even managed to squeeze some vital information out of Loki using her impressive acting abilities. Which actress plays Black Widow?
Which actress plays Pepper Potts in Iron Man?
Few couples in the Marvel Cinematic Universe are as adorable as Pepper Potts and Tony Stark. They've gone through so much together. Starting out as Tony's assistant, Pepper Potts went on to become CEO of Stark Industries, running the company while Tony indulged his more creative leanings (AKA, building Iron Man suits and obsessing over aliens). Pepper is brilliant, gorgeous, funny, and, in short, the perfect match for everyone's favourite genius-billionaire-playboy-philathropist. Which actress brings the lovely Pepper Potts to life?
Which actor plays Captain America?
If one had to pick two main characters in the Marvel Cinematic universe, they'd probably be Iron Man and Captain America. These two are the biggest personalities within the Avengers team, and although both are inherently good people, they couldn't be more different. This has led to numerous conflicts throughout the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from their first confrontation in The Avengers, to their difference in opinion on Vision in Avengers: Age of Ultron, to their all out civil war in Captain America: Civil War. Who plays Captain America?
Which actor plays Nick Fury?
Nick Fury has starred in multiple Marvel movies, from Iron Man 2 to The Avengers to Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Normally, he's the organizing force behind the Avengers, helping to push them to collaborate and be the best version of themselves they can be. But in most movies, he's kind of a background force. Lucky for us, he's taking on a more central role in the upcoming movie Captain Marvel and we'll get to see Nick Fury in his prime. Which actor plays Nick Fury?
Which actor plays the Hulk?
Bruce Banner is a pretty intriguing character. In his human form, he's a soft-spoken scientist that seems like he'd be incapable of hurting a fly, even if it bit him on the nose. But the guy is capable of getting pretty angry. And when he does, he turns into, as Tony Stark puts it, a "giant green rage-monster." So, there's definitely more to Bruce than meets the eye. Luckily for the Avengers, though, that giant green rage-monster comes in pretty handy whenever help is needed in a battle against aliens. Which actor plays Bruce Banner?
Which actress plays Jane Foster in Thor?
Jane Foster isn't exactly the match one might expect for someone like Thor, but that doesn't make them any less adorable. Where Thor is a muscly demigod who fights giants as a hobby, Jane Foster is a brilliant astrophysicist that lives on Earth. So, one wouldn't exactly peg them as being a match made in heaven. But they seem to work things out, at least for a few movies. It seems like Jane broke up with him before the events of Thor: Ragnarok, so perhaps Thor is moving on now. But who knows? We certainly wouldn't object to seeing Jane again in the future. Which actress plays her?
Which actress plays Okoye in Black Panther?
Black Panther had a lot of strong female characters. First off, there was Nakia, who advocated for Wakanda being more involved in the world from the very beginning. Then, there was of course Okoye, the Wakandan general, personal guard of the King and one of the strongest warriors in Wakanda. From the scene with her throwing her wig at a bad guy in South Korea to all those epic scenes with her spear, there's no denying that Okoye is a force to be reckoned with. Which actress plays her?
Which actress pays Hope van Dyne in Ant-Man?
In Ant-Man, we first meet Hope as the daughter of the genius scientist Hank Pym. She is working with Pym to stop the Ant-Man technology from falling into the wrong hands, and, along the way, she falls in love with the burglar they brought in to assist them (AKA, Scott Long, or Ant-Man). In Ant-Man and the Wasp, Hope takes on a more central role, donning a suit of her own and flying around as the Wasp. What is the name of the actress who plays Hope?
Which actor plays Yondu in Guardians of the Galaxy?
This actor first gained fame on The Walking Dead, but he'd go on to steal our hearts as Yondu. He may have been a bad guy in the first instalment, coming very near to offing Star Lord at one point in the film, but in the second Guardians movie, we got to see a new side of Yondu. After a mutiny on his ship, he starts to see things in a new light, and at the end of the movie, he sacrifices himself to save Quill, who he had raised as a son. Which actor brings this troubled character to life?
Which actor plays Iron Man?
If fans are going to ace any question on this quiz, it should be this one. Iron Man is the godfather of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Everything began with this guy way back in 2008, when Tony Stark shot his way into theatres with AC/DC blasting in the background. Since then, this actor has starred in countless more Marvel movies, stealing the show in all of them. There's just something about the genius and complexity of Tony Stark's character that fascinates audiences around the world, and it's hard to imagine Iron Man without this iconic actor playing him. What is his name?
Which actor plays Hawkeye?
Although Hawkeye was mysteriously absent from Avengers: Infinity War, up until that point, he'd played a central role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With his Legolas-like aim and his eagle eye, Hawkeye is a pretty handy guy to have as an Avenger. Over the years, we've learned more and more about his character, and in Avengers: Age of Ultron, we even found out that he has a secret wife and children. Hopefully, we'll see more of him in the next Avengers film. Which actor plays Hawkeye?
Which actor plays Thor?
It's hard to forget the first time Thor hit the big screens. Between all that muscle, those flowing golden locks and those startling baby-blues, this actor was the perfect choice for the part. Since then, he's gone on to dazzle audiences with and without his shirt on, whether fighting with his duplicitous brother or trying to smash Thanos's head in with a giant hammer from Nidavellir. Luckily, he survived Thanos's infamous snap, and we hope to see much more of him in the next Avengers movie. Which actor plays him?
Which actress plays Maria Hill?
Although her part started out quite small in The Avengers, Maria Hill has become a more central character as the Marvel Cinematic Universe continued to grow. In Avengers: Age of Ultron, she played a significantly more central part in the activities of the Avengers, and in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, she was Nick Fury's right hand woman, helping him to fake his own demise. She wasn't present in the latest Avengers film, but we have no doubt we'll be seeing more of her. What is the name of the actress who plays her?
Which actress plays Gamora?
Gamora started out as a stubborn assassin set on the destruction of her own father, but now... well, she's a stubborn assassin with a bit more of a heart. Through her relationship with her fellow Guardians of the Galaxy, Gamora has become a more rounded person (or... alien?), and we were really looking forward to seeing more of her in future Guardians of the Galaxy films. Hopefully, the Avengers (plus Rocket) manage to bring her back in the next film (if anyone missed it, she sort of got smashed like water balloon by Thanos in Avengers: Infinty War). Which actress plays her?
Which actor plays Loki?
Few characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe are more beloved than Loki. Sure, he started out as the villain of Thor, but he went on to be... well, the villain of The Avengers. But he was more than just a villain in both these movies. Sure, he had a dark side, but it was easy to tell that he had a good heart, if a mischievous one. In Thor: Ragnarok, it seemed like Loki had finally figured himself out. Just in time to be strangled by Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War. We sure hope they bring him back in the next one, but there's only so many times a guy can come back to life. Who plays Loki?
Which actor plays Vision?
This actor has had an interesting story arc within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He started out as voicing Jarvis, the artificial intelligence that ran Tony Stark's operations in the Iron Man movies. Then, when Ultron attacked Jarvis and Tony Stark decided to stuff the remains of his robotic friend into an actual living body, this actor got to play Vision, the blue-and-pink Avenger with an Infinity Stone stuck in his forehead. He met an unsavoury end in Avengers: Infinity War, but we're hoping that's not the end of his story. Who plays Vision?
Which actor plays Odin?
Like we said before, Marvel has managed to swallow almost every actor of talent out there. This actor is famous for his portrayal of Hannibal and he made waves in Westworld as well. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he plays Odin, the all-seeing father of Thor and Loki. Famous for his wise demeanour and eye-patch, Odin was a force to be reckoned with, right up until the day he floated away as a shower of golden sprinkles in Thor: Ragnarok. Who played Odin?
Which actor plays Happy Hogan?
It's hard not to love the Forehead of Security, Happy Hogan. He started out as Tony Stark's bodyguard, but when that become a rather redundant job (given that Tony Stark became... well, the most powerful Avenger in the world), he took on the role of Head of Security at Stark Industries. Since then, he's helped Tony uncover the dark truth of Aldrich Killian in Iron Man 3 and he helped him movie (and wrangle Peter Parker) in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Who plays Happy?
Who plays the Red Skull?
This character appeared for the first time in Captain America: The First Avenger. He was a pretty scary sight to behold, tearing off his human skin and revealing a gaunt, bright red skull. When Captain America defeated him and subsequently crashed his plane into the sea, it seemed like the Red Skull might be gone for good. But he reappeared in Avengers: Infinity War on Formir, telling Thanos and Gamora about the Soul Stone. What is the name of the actor who plays this character?
Who plays Everett K. Ross in Black Panther?
We first met this character in Captain America: Civil War. Although the actor that plays him is British and famous for his depiction of two quintessentially British characters (John Watson from Sherlock and Bilbo from The Hobbit), he plays an American CIA agent in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He takes on a more prominent role in Black Panther, where he goes with T'Challa back to Wakanda and discovers the secret might of this African kingdom. What is the name of the actor who plays him?
Who plays Drax?
Drax has become one of the most hilarious characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He started out as the hyper-literal alien who explained that nothing could go over his head, because he would "catch it." Then, he became the guy who enthused over how attractive Thor was (who he called a "pirate angel") and how, if he stood still enough, he could master the art of invisibility. His character is adorable and ridiculous at the same time, creating the perfect mix for comic relief. Who plays him?
Who plays Valkyrie?
In Thor: Ragnarok, Valkyrie kind of stole the show. Having previously fought (and lost) against the film's antagonist, Hela, Valkyrie ran away from her past and fled to a distant planet, indulging in alcohol and trying to forget her troubles. But when Thor arrives on her planet, she is thrown back into the fight. As one of the famous female warriors of Asgard, Valkyrie has sass, wit and intelligence, and we're really looking forward to seeing more of her in future films (that is, if she didn't blow up alongside the rest of Asgard in Avengers: Infinity War). Who plays her?
Who plays Doctor Strange?
Is there anything this actor can't do? From Britain, this guy has starred in Sherlock, The Imitation Game and numerous other critically-acclaimed films. But for Marvel fans, his most important role will always be Doctor Strange. He brings a level of sass to this character that is such a pleasure to watch. Whether he's stealing books out from under Wong's nose or trading barbs with Tony Stark in Avengers: Infinity War, Doctor Strange is quite the personality. Who plays him?
Who plays Ego in Guardians of the Galaxy 2?
It was kind of hard to tell who was the bad guy throughout Guardians of the Galaxy 2. No one was trying to blow up the universe, and everyone seemed to be getting along pretty well. Until Ego tried to turn Peter Quill into a battery, that is. Then it became all to obvious that it was Star Lord's own father who was the movie's villain. So, Star Lord and his friends saddled up and fought Ego, using everything from bombs to giant Pac-Mans. Who played Ego?
Who played Quicksilver?
Although we only got to see Quicksilver in one film, we sure wish he'd gotten the chance to stick around. Sure, they needed to off at least one character to make the whole war-against-Ultron thing seem realistic, but we just wish it had been some other secondary character. Quicksilver was hilarious, and watching him trade jabs with Hawkeye was a pure joy. Then, he had to go and sacrifice himself for Hawkeye. Well, at least he managed to sneak one last barb in before he drew his last breath. Who played him?
Who plays Scarlet Witch?
Scarlet Witch was first introduced in Avengers: Age of Ultron as one of the Maximoff twins intent on revenge against Tony Stark (this seems to be a common theme amongst villains). But when she and her brother realize what Ultron's true plans are (destruction of the planet, etcetera, etcetera), they decide to join the fight against him. Ever since then, she has been an integral member of the Avengers, and it was her who almost saved the world from Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War (it would have worked if he hadn't had the Time Stone). Who plays her?