Only 50% Of Fans Can Name These Marvel Actors Correctly
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The MCU reel audiences in with its well-constructed stories, thoroughly-fleshed characters, and most importantly, its actors and actresses. Every one of these movies counts with a set of talented performers to bring them to life.
The witty and smart-mouthed Tony Stark, the mysterious and swift Black Widow, the courageous and honest Steve Rogers, the bold and mighty Thor-- all these iconic superheroes live in fan's hearts because of the incredible actors portraying them. The same goes for the villains: the relentless and flawed Thanos, the revenge-driven Helmut Zemo, the calculating Ultron, the power-hungry Loki, the conflicted Wanda and Pietro Maximoff, and the treacherous Obedian Stane; these villains are loved and booed due to their many complexities, all of which are a result of hours of rehearsing by dedicated performers.
Their experience on the big screen ranges, with some being Academy Award winners or nominees; others are seasoned professionals who've been taking on heavy roles since their early twenties, and the rest are just newcomers who shine through in their natural acting abilities. But with over nineteen MCU movies in existence, naming all these actors and actresses can be quite the task...
Quiz Time! What are the names of these popular Marvel actors?
What's this actor's name?
This actor is best known for portraying Tony Stark/Iron Man but has also gathered acclaim through his other performances over the years. Some of his notable roles are Julian Well is “Less Than Zero,” Charlie Chaplin in “Chaplin,” Leo Wiggins in “Johnny Be Good,” Albert Einstein in “That’s Adequate,” Thomas Reily in “Heart and Souls,” Joseph Wershba in “Goodnight and Goodluck, and Nathan Gardner in “Charlie Bartlett.” He’s also been nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in “Tropic Thunder.” What’s this actor’s name?
What's this actress's name?
Though this actress is best known for dramatic roles, she joined the MCU as Jane Foster in “Thor” and “Thor Ragnarok.” Some of her others works include “The Professional,” in which she portrays Matilda,” “V For Vendetta,” in which she portrays Evey Hammond,” the Star Wars prequels, in which she portrays Padme Amidala, “Garden State,” in which she portrays Sam, "Closer," in which she portrays Alice, “Black Swan,” in which she portrays Nina, and most recently “Annihilation,” in which she portrays Lena. What’s this actress’s name?
What's this actress's name?
This actress is best known for portraying Black Widow in the “Iron Man,” “Avengers,” and “Captain America,” installments, but has been on the big screen for over a decade now. Some of her notable works as “The Other Boleyn Girl,” in which she portrays Mary Boleyn,” “Vicky Cristina Barcelona,” in which she portrays Vicky, “Lucy,” in which she portrays Lucy, “He Just Not That Into You,” in which she portrays Anna, and “Her,” in which she voices Samantha. What’s this actress’s name?
What's this actress's name?
This actress portrays Pepper Potts in the “Iron Man” and “Avengers” installments, but her career dates back to the 1990’s. She received widespread acclaim for her portrayal of Viola De Lesseps in “Shakespeare in Love,” a role that earned her The Academy Award for Best Actress. Since then she’s worked on a variety of films including “Shallow Hal,” in which she portrays Rosemary, “Sylvia,” in which she portrays Sylvia Plate, and “Infamous,” in which she portrays Kitty Dean. What’s this actress’s name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor recently portrayed the role of ”Thanos” in “Avengers: Infinity War,” but his career dates back to the 1980’s. His first big screen appearance is in “The Goonies,” where he portrays Mikey’s older brother Brand. Following this film’s success, he’s continued booking roles in films such as “Mimic,” in which he portrays Josh, “Melinda and Melinda,” in which he portrays Earl, “Hollowman,” in which he portrays Matt Kensington, and “Deadpool 2,” in which he portrays Cable. What’s this actor’s name?
What's this actress's name?
This actress portrays the supporting role of Darcy Lewis in “Thor” and “Thor: The Dark World.” She started her career in the early 2000’s in “Raise Your Voice,” in which she portrays Sloane. Since then, she continued working both on the small and big screen, with roles in movies such as “Charlie Bartlett,” “Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist,” and “Daydream Nation.” One of her most memorable roles is Max George Black on the TV show “Two Broke Girls.” What’s this actress’s name?
What’s this actor’s name?
This actor portrays Scott Lang/Ant-Man in the MCU, but his career dates back to the 1990’s. His breakthrough role came in the mid-90’s when he was cast in “Clueless” to portray Josh. Since then, he’a continued booking steady work in comedies and dramas such as “The Object of My Affection,” in which he portrays George Hanson, “The Cider House Rules,” in which he portrays Wally Worthington,” and “I Love You Man,” in which he portrays Peter Klaven. What’s this actor’s name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor voices Rocket in “The Guardians of The Galaxy” series. His career started with films such as “Wedding Crashers,” in which he portrays Zachary Lodge, and “He’s Just Not That into You,” in which he portrays Ben. One of his most memorable roles is in the “Hangover” movie series in which he portrays Phil. His career took a more serious turn when he portrayed Pat Solitano in “Silver Linings Playbook,” a role that earned him an Academy Award nomination. What’s this actor’s name?
What's this actress's name?
This actress is best-known for portraying Gamora in “The Guardians of the Galaxy” series. Some of her earlier works include "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl,” in which she portrays Anamaria, “Guess Who,” in which she portrays Theresa Jones, and “Drumline,” in which she portrays Laila. She came to acclaim with her performance in “Avatar,” and from that point on continued booking steady work in films such as “Star Trek Into Darkness,” and “Star Trek Beyond.” What’s this actress’s name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor portrays Nick Fury in the “Iron Man,” “Captain America,” and “Avengers” installments. His career dates back to the 1970’s with some of his beginning roles in films such as “Together for Days,” in which he portrays Stan Lee, “Amos and Andy,” in which he portrays Andrew Sterling, “Pulp Fiction,” in which he portrays Jules Winnfield, and “Jurassic Park,” in which he portrays John Raymond Arnold. In the late 1990’s, he joined the "Star Wars" franchise by portraying Mace Windu. What’s this actor’s name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor portrays Hawkeye in the “Avengers” “Thor,” and “Captain America” installments. Some of his earliest films are "Dahmer," in which he portrays Jeffery Dahmer, “S.W.A.T,” in which he portrays Brian Gamble, “North Country,” in which he portrays Bobby Sharp, “Take,” in which he portrays Saul, and “The Town,” in which he portrays James Coughlin. Some of his best-known works are “The Bourne Legacy,” in which he portrays Aaron’s across, and "Arrival,” in which he portrays Ian Donnelly. What’s this actor’s name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor portrays Bruce Banner/ The Hulk in the “Thor” and “Avengers” installments. His career dates back to the early 1990’s, with roles in films such as “The Dentist,” The Last Big Thing,” “A Fish in a Bathtub,” and “You Can Count On Me.” He’s best- known for his comedic and dramatic roles in films such “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” in which he portrays Stan, and “Rumor Has It,” in which he portrays Jeff Daly. What’s this actor’s name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor portrays the role of Erik Selvig in “Thor” and “The Avengers.” His career dates back to the early 1970’s in films such as “Taboo,” in which he portrays Jan-Erik, “The Unbearable Lightness of Being,” in which he portrays The Engineer, and “Friends,” in which he portrays Matt. His came to acclaim in the 1990’s with his work in “Good Will Hunting,” in which he portrays Professor Gerald Lambeau, and “Ronin,” in which he portrays Gregor. What’s this actor’s name?
What's this actress's name?
This actress portrays May Parker in “Captain America: Civil War,” and “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” Her career dates back to the 1980’s in films such as “Playing For Keeps,” in which she portrays Tracy, and “The Flamingo Kid,” in which she portrays Mandy. She came to acclaim in the early 1990’s with her participation in “My Cousin Vinny,” a performance that earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Some of her best-known works are “Alice,” The Wrestler,” and “The Big Short.” What’s this actress’s name?
What's this actor's name?
This character portrays Adrian Toomes/The Vulture in “Spider-Man in “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” His career dates back to the late 1970’s/ early 1980’s with films such as “Night Shift,” in which he portrays Bill Blazejowski, “Johnny Dangerously,” in which he portrays Johnny Kelly, and “Touch and Go,” in which he portrays Bobby. He rose to prominence with his performances in “Beetlejuice,” in which he portrays Betelgeuse, "The Dream Team," in which he portrays Billy Caufield, Tim Burton’s Batman installments, in which he portrays Bruce Wayne/Batman. What’s this actor’s name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor portrays Loki in the “Thor” and “Avengers” installments. His career started in films such as “Archipelago,” in which he portrays Edward, and “A Waste of Shame,” in which he portrays John Hall. Following his success in the MCU, he’s booked leading and supporting roles in films such as “The Deep Blue Sea,” in which he portrays Freddie Page, “Exhibition,” in which he portrays Jamie MacMillan, “The Pirate Fairy,” in which he voices James Hook, and “High-Rise,” in which he portrays Dr. Robert Laing. What’s this’s actor’s name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor portrays Iron Monger in “Iron Man.” He started his career at a young age in the tv show “The Company She Keeps,” taking a temporary break after until the 1970’s. Some of his most notable film works are “Tron,” in which he portrays Kevin Flynn, “Starman,” in which he portrays Starman/Scott Hayden in which he portrays “Starman/Scott, “The Big Lebowski,” in which he portrays Jeffrey Lebowski, and “True Grit,” in which he portrays Rooster. What’s this actor’s name?
What's this actress's name?
This actress portrays Friggs in “Thor” and “Thor: The Dark World.” Her career dates back to the late 1980’s in films such as “Mr. Destiny,” in which she portrays Cindy Jo Bumpers, “Freeland,” in which she portrays Julie Redlund, and “Major League,” and “Major League 2,” in which she portrays Lynn Wells. Amongst her best-known works are “Get Shorty,” in which she portrays Karen Flores, “Ransom,” in which she portrays Kate Mullen, and “Tin Cup,” in which she portrays Dr. Molly Griswold. What’s this actress’s name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor portrays Odin in “Thor,” “Thor: The Dark World,” and “Thor: Ragnarok.” His career dates back to the late 1960’s/early 1970’s in films such as “The Lion in Winter,” in which he portrays Richard, “Hamlet,” in which he portrays Claudius, and “A Doll’a House,” in which he portrays Torvald Helmer. He’s best known for his work in dramas and thrillers such as “Silence of the Lambs,” in which he portrays Hannibal Lector, and “Fracture,” in which he portrays Theodore Crawford. What’s this actor’s name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor portrays Quicksilver in “Captain America: Winter Soldier,” and “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” He started his career in the 2000’s with films such as “The Apocalypse,” in which he portrays Johanan, “Behind Closed Doors,” in which he portrays Sam Goodwin, “The Greatest,” in which he portrays Bennett Brewer, “Shanghai Knights,” in which he portrays Charlie Chaplin, and “Tom and Thomas,” in which he portrays Tom Sheppard. One of his best-known roles is in “Nocturnal Animals,” in which he portrays Ray Marcus. What’s this actor’s name?
What's this actress's name?
This actress portrays Scarlett Witch in the “Captain America” and “Avengers” installments. Her career started in 2010 with the film “Silent House,” in which she portrays Sarah. Since, she's continued booking roles in films such as “Peace, Love, and Misunderstanding,” in which she portrays Zoe, “Liberal Arts,” in which she portrays Zibby, “In Secret,” in which she portrays Thérèse Raquin, “Godzilla,” in which she portrays Elle Brody, and “Ingrid Goes West,” in which she portrays Taylor Sloane. What’s this actress’s name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor portrays Dr. Stephen Strange in “Doctor Strange” and “Avengers: Infinity War.” His career started with films such as “Starter for 10,” in which he portrays Patrick Watts, “Atonement,” in which he portrays John Marshall, “Third Star,” in which he portrays James, “The Other Boleyn Girl,” in which he portrays William Carey, and “The Whistleblower,” in which he portrays Nick Kaufman. One of his best-known roles is in “The Imitation Game,” in which he portrays Alan Turing. What’s this actor’s name?
What's this actress's name?
This actress portrays Maggie Lang in “Ant-Man” and “Ant-Man and The Wasp.” She started her career in the late 1990’s/ early 2000’s with films such as “Stricken,” in which she portrays Cynthia, “What Planet Are You From,” in which she portrays Rebecca, “Jawbreaker,” in which she portrays Fern Mayo, and “The Wedding Planner,” in which she portrays Penny. Some of her best-known roles are Lucy Wyman in “30 Going on 30,” and “War for The Planet of the Apes,” in which she portrays Cornelia. What’s this actress’s name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor portrays Steve Rogers/ Captain America in ”Captain America” and “Avengers” installments. His career started in the early 2000’s films such as “The Newcomers,” in which he portrays Judd, “The Perfect Score,” in which he portrays Kyle, “Fierce People,” in which he portrays Bryce Langley, “Fantastic Four” and "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer,” in which he portrays Johnny Storm. Some of his most recent works are “Before We Go,” in which he portrays Nick Vaughan, and “Gifted,” in which he portrays Frank Adler. What’s this actor’s name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor portrays Thor in the “Thor” and “Avengers” installments. He started his career in 2009 with the film “Star Trek,” in which he portrays George Kirk. After his participation in “Thor,” he’s continued booking steady work in film such as “Cabin the Woods,” in which he portrays Curt Vaughan, “Snow White and The Huntsman,” in which he portrays The Huntsman, “Ghostbusters,” in which he portrays Kevin Beckman, and “12 Strong,” in which he portrays Captain Mitch Nelson. What’s this actor’s name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor voices Groot in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" installments and "Avengers: Infinity War." He started his career in the late 1990's/early 2000's in films such as "Saving Private Ryan," in which he portrays Private Adrian Caparzo, "xXx," in which he portrays Xander Cage, and "Pitch Black," in which he portrays Richard B. Riddick. Amongst his best-known works are "The Fast and Furious," franchise, in which he portrays Dominic Toretto, and "The Chronicles of Riddick," franchise, which is a continuation of "Pitch Black." What's this actor's name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor portrays Eitri in "Avengers: Infinity War." His career started in the mid-1990's in films such as "Safe Men," in which he portrays Leflore, "Living in Oblivion," in which he portrays Tito. He continued his career with the films "Human Nature," in which he portrays Frank, "The Baxter," in which he portrays Benson Hedges, and "Penelope," in which he portrays Lemon. His most memorable role to date is in the TV show "Games of Thrones," in which he portrays Tyrion Lannister. What's this actor's name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor portrays The Collector in "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Thor: The Dark World," and "Avengers: Infinity War." He started his career in films such as "Fearless," in which he portrays Manny Rodrigo, "Money For Nothing," in which he portrays Dino Palladino, and "The Usual Suspects," in which he portrays Fred Fenster. Some of his notables works are "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," in which he portrays Dr. Gonzo, and "The Pledge," in which he portrays Toby Jay Wadenah. What's this actor's name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor portrays Peter Quill in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" installments and in "Avengers: Infinity War. " He came to prominence with his portrayals of Bright Abbott in the TV show "Everwood," and Winchester Cook in "The O.C." In 2009, he booked another leading role in the TV show "Parks and Recreation," in which he portrays Andy Dwyer. His most recent work is "Jurassic World: The Fallen Kingdon," in which he reprises his role as Owen Grady. What's this actor's name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor portrays Helmut Zemo in "Captain America: Civil War." He started his career in the early 2000's in the films "Deeply," in which he portrays Jay, "The White Sound," in which he portrays Lukas, "Farland," in which he portrays Frank, and "Cargo," in which he portrays Chris. Some of his best-known works are Martin Kreutz in "The Bourne Ultimatum," Alex Garel in "Eva," Niki Lauda in "Rush," and Dr. Laszlo Kreizler in the TV show "The Alienist." What's this actor's name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor portrays Bucky Barnes in the "Captain America" installments and "Avengers: Infinity War." He started his career in films such as "Red Doors," in which he portrays Simon, "The Education of Charlie Banks," in which he portrays Leo Reilly, and "Tony n' Tina's Wedding," in which he portrays Johnny Nunzio. Some of his notable works are "Rachel Getting Married," in which he portrays Walter, "The Martian," in which he portrays Dr. Chris Beck," and "I, Tonya," in which he portrays Jeff Gillooly. What's this actor's name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor portrays James Rhodes in the "Iron Man," "Captain America," and "Avengers" installments. He's been acting since the early 1980's in films such as "Boogie Nights," in which he portrays Buck Swope, "Out of Sight," in which he portrays Maurice Miller, "Traffic," in which he portrays Montel Gordon, "Things Behind The Sun, in which he portrays Chuck, "Talk to Me," in which he portrays Petey Greene, and "Ocean's Twelve" and "Ocean's Thirteen," in which he portrays Basher Tarr. What's this actor's name?
What's this actress's name?
This actress portrays Ramonda in "Black Panther." Her career dates back to the late 1980's/ early 1990's in films such as "Critters 4," in which she portrays Fran, "City of Hope," in which she portrays Reesha, and "Panther," in which she portrays Betty Shabazz. Some of her most memorable works are "Contact," in which she portrays Rachel Constantine, "What's Love Gotta Do With It," in which she portrays Tina Turner, and "Supernova," in which she portrays Dr. Kaela Evers. What's this actress's name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor portrays Ulysses Klaue in "Avengers: Age of Ultron" and "Black Panther." He started his career in films such as "Loop," in which he portrays Bill, and "Among Giants," in which he portrays Bob. Some of his most popular works are "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, in which he portrays Smeagol/Gollum, the "Planet of the Apes" franchise, in which he portrays Caesar, and the new "Star Wars" trilogy, in which he portrays Supreme Leader Snoke. What's this actor's name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor portrays Hank Pym in "Ant-Man" and "Ant-Man and The Wasp." He started his career with the films "Hail, Hero!" in which he portrays Carl Dixon, and "Summertree," in which he portrays Jerry. Some of his best-known works are "The Jule of the Nile," in which he portrays Jack Colton, "It Runs in the Family," in which he portrays Alex Gromberg, "The Game," in which he portrays Nicholas Van Orton, and "The Sentinel," in which he portrays Pete Garrison. What's this actor's name?
What's this actress's name?
This actress portrays Janet Van Dyne in “Ant-Man and The Wasp,” but her career dates back to the late 1970’s/early 1980’s. Her film appearance is in “The Hollywood Knights,” in which she portrays Suzie Q. She rose to acclaim in films such as “Grease 2,” in which she portrays Stephanie Zinone, “Ladyhawke,” in which she portrays Isabeau d’ Anjou, and “Scarface,” in which she portrays Elvira Hancock. One of most iconic roles is Selina Kyle/Catwoman in “Batman Returns.” What’s this actress’s name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor voices J.A.R.V.I.S in the “Iron Man” installments and in “The Avengers,” and also portrays Vision in “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” “Captain America: Civil War,” and “Avengers: Infinity War.” He started his career in the late 1990’s with films such as “Bent,” in which he portrays Captain, and “Kiss Kiss (Bang, Bang),” in which he portrays Jimmy. Some of his others works are “A Beautiful Mind,” in which he portrays Charles Herman, and “The Reckoning,” in which he portrays Nicholas. What’s this actor’s name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor portrays Ivan Vanko in “Iron Man 3.” He started his career in the late 1970’s/early 1980’s in films such as “Fade to Black,” in which he portrays Richie, and “Eureka,” in which he portrays Aurelio D’ Amato. Some of his best-known works are “The Rainmaker,” in which he portrays Bruiser, “The Pledge,” in which he portrays Jim Olstad, “Once Upon A Time In Mexico,” in which he portrays Billy Chambers, and “The Wrestler,” in which he portrays Randy Robinson. What’s this actor’s name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor portrays Johann Schmidt in "Captain America: The First Avenger." His career started in the 1980's in movies such as "The City's Edge," in which he portrays Andy White, "The Right Hand Man," in which he portrays Ned Devine. Some of his best-known works are "The Lord of the Rings" franchise, in which he portrays Elrond, "V For Vendetta," in which he portrays V, the "Transformers" franchise, in which he voices Megatron, and "The Matrix" trilogy, in which he portrays Agent Smith. What's this actor's name?
What's this actor's name?
This actor portrays Chester Phillips in "Captain America: The First Avenger." He started his career in the 1970's in films such as "Life Study," in which he portrays Gus, "The Betsy," in which he portrays Angelo Perino, and "Love Story," in which he portrays Hank Simpson. Some of his best-known works are "Batman Forever," in which he portrays Two-Face, the "Men in Black," franchise, in which he portrays Agent K, and "Rules of Engagement," in which he portrays Hodges. What's this actor's name?