Best Actors and Actresses In Marvel Movies
Robert John Downey Jr. (born April 4, 1965) is an American actor and producer. His career has included critical and popular success in his youth, followed by a period of substance abuse and legal troubles, and a resurgence of commercial success in middle age. He deserves to be higher than Tom and Chris Hemsworth in their respective 1st and 2nd positions. Without RDJ's stellar performance as everyone's favorite genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist in Iron Man, we would have far fewer superhero movies, which would be disappointing for a superhero geek like myself.
Believe it or not, Iron Man was originally an obscure character. He was better known than Star-Lord but was definitely not popular. RDJ changed all that with his flawless performances as Iron Man and (in a sense) created a new popular genre. So thank you, RDJ. Not only do I love everything about you, but I am also grateful for your talent.
Thomas William Hiddleston is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in Thor, The Avengers, and Thor: The Dark World. Tom Hiddleston is absolutely an amazing actor! It is such an honor to be able to watch the movies he acts in, and I always get so excited whenever he appears onscreen. Tom Hiddleston is my favorite actor of all time.
It truly hurts my heart when I hear people say rude things about him, like that he's a bad actor, that Loki sucks, or that Thor is better. Thor is a cool character, and Chris Hemsworth is a wonderful actor. However, there will never be a character as amazing as Loki Laufeyson, and never in a millennium can we hope to find an actor nearly as amazing as Tom Hiddleston. Long live Loki, the TRUE king of Asgard.
Chris Hemsworth is an Australian actor. He is best known for his roles as Kim Hyde in the Australian TV series Home and Away and as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Thor, The Avengers, Thor: The Dark World, Avengers: Age of Ultron Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame... read more Chris Hemsworth perfectly suits the role of Thor. His portrayal of everything from sympathy to rage is awesome. Super cool also. He needs to forever be in Marvel for the progression of Thor. Love Hemsworth.
Scarlett Johansson (born November 22, 1984) is an American actress, model, and singer. She made her film debut in North.Johansson is considered one of Hollywood's modern sex symbols, and has frequently appeared in published lists of the sexiest women in the world. As of February 2017, she is... read more
Probably the coolest female superhero of all time and my role model... BLACK WIDOW! Black Widow is the glue of the team and was the first female Marvel character to come to life on the big screen.
Even though she may be gone according to Endgame, she will always be with us in here. (Just imagine I'm pointing at your heart. By here, I mean in our hearts. Just so you know.)
Scarlett is the best, most badass Black Widow we have on this planet. She deserves to be in the big three, for sure.
Christopher Robert Evans is an American actor. Evans is best known for his superhero roles as the Marvel Comics characters Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Human Torch in Fantastic Four. He made his Marvel debut as the Human Torch, but everyone knows him as the one and only Captain America! Marvel wouldn't be as good as it is today without Mr. Evans' Steve Rogers.
Are you serious? 8th? This guy played TWO Marvel heroes with two completely different personalities! And some people want him as Deadpool! Laugh out loud.
Samuel Leroy Jackson is an American actor and film producer. He achieved prominence and critical acclaim in the early 1990s with films such as Jungle Fever, Patriot Games, Amos & Andrew, True Romance, Jurassic Park and his collaborations with director Quentin Tarantino including Pulp Fiction, Jackie... read more He is THE Nick Fury. They redesigned him as Black and based his appearance on Samuel Jackson. That alone is cool enough to get him in the top five.
He is older, but he can fight the villains just as well as the Avengers. He created and assembled the Avengers Initiative. How much more evidence do I need? Come on, people! Vote for Samuel. He should be higher than Chris Hemsworth (people probably voted for him thanks to his looks).
Who can go from Star Wars to Marvel? Who can go from Mace Windu to Nick Fury? Samuel Jackson is your answer. One of the most talented actors of his time, everyone is grateful for his talent.
Elizabeth Chase "Lizzie" Olsen is an American actress. She is known for her roles in the films Silent House, Liberal Arts, Godzilla, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Captain America: Civil War. She was also critically acclaimed for her role in Martha Marcy May Marlene. She is the most beautiful and best actress in the world.
She is absolutely amazing as Scarlet Witch!
Jeremy Lee Renner is an American actor (born 1971) best known for his role as Clint Barton / Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Christopher Michael "Chris" Pratt is an American actor. He came to prominence from his television roles, including Bright Abbott in Everwood and Andy Dwyer in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. Chris Pratt is the best, in my opinion. He turned a nobody hero (Star-who?) that only major comic geeks knew about into a hero almost funnier and more awesome than RDJ's Iron Man. He portrayed Star-Lord perfectly from start to finish.
I have read many reviews, and not one included a complaint about him. In early 2014, if somebody had asked about Star-Lord, pretty much nobody would have known. Now, in late 2015, everybody knows and loves Star-Lord, leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Get him to number one! Or at least number three.
Good actor in and out of Marvel. He seems like a guy you can get a drink with - such an amazing person too, very charitable and funny.
Mark Alan Ruffalo is an American actor, producer, and political activist who made his screen debut in an episode of CBS Summer Playhouse, followed by minor film roles. Mark should be higher on this list! He has a very underrated style of acting that is subtle but still has depth. He portrays Banner perfectly, and the layers of the character are evident in everything he says and does.
As Banner, it's easy to pick up the constant nervous energy that acts as a thin curtain, covering up all of the surging emotions inside him as he desperately tries to keep them from bursting out.
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Kate Mara is an American actress. She is known for work in television, playing reporter Zoe Barnes in the Netflix political drama House of Cards (2013–2014; 2016), computer analyst Shari Rothenberg in the Fox thriller series 24 (2006), wronged mistress Hayden McClaine in the FX miniseries American... read more
Kirsten Caroline Dunst is an American actress, singer, and model. She made her film debut in Woody Allen's short film, Oedipus Wrecks, for the anthology film New York Stories... read more
Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch is an English actor and film producer who has performed in film, television, theatre and radio. I love this guy. Two Sherlock Holmes actors in Infinity War, y'all!
Thomas Stanley "Tom" Holland is an English actor and dancer. Holland is known for playing Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and starring in the 2012 film The Impossible. He started his career in 2008 when he played the lead role named Billy Elliot in Billy Elliot The Musical on Broadway in... read more He is a great actor, but not really trustworthy with spoilers. They (Marvel) didn't even let him read the script for Infinity War!
He might be young, but he has really made Spider-Man/Peter Parker more unique. Probably my favorite Peter/Spider-Man.
He got recruited for Marvel fresh out of college, I think. When he was 24 anyway. My favorite Spider-Man actor, everyone's favorite webslinger, makes Marvel, Marvel.
Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers, known professionally as Brie Larson, is an American actress and filmmaker. She is literally the best actress ever, and no one compares to her! I mean, she is a goddess, the best actress.
Hugh Michael Jackman (born October 12, 1968) is an Australian actor, producer and musician. Jackman has won international recognition for his roles in major films, notably as superhero, period, and romance characters. Hugh should be higher on this list, too! He has very strong acting charisma, and his characters are deep and believable. Wolverine is my favorite X-Men character, for sure.
He's, in my opinion, a gentleman - very nice, plays his characters extremely well, and has a great voice.
When I think of the X-Men, I think of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. That's how good he was.
Ryan Rodney Reynolds is a Canadian actor and producer. He portrayed Michael Bergen on the ABC sitcom Two Guys and a Girl, Billy Simpson in the YTV Canadian teen soap opera Hillside, as well as Marvel Comics characters Hannibal King in Blade: Trinity, Wade Wilson / Weapon XI in X-Men Origins: Wolverine,... read more
January Kristen Jones is an American actress and model. She is best known for playing Betty Draper in the television series Mad Men, as well as for notable roles in American Wedding, We Are Marshall, and in the 2011 films Unknown, Seeking Justice, and X-Men: First Class.
Lisa Olivia Munn, known professionally as Olivia Munn, is an American actress and model. She is well known for her roles in X-Men: Apocalypse, The Predator, Deliver Us from Evil, Iron Man 2, and Magic Mike.
Jennifer Anne Garner is an American actress and film producer. She made her film debut in the comedy Dude, Where's My Car. Following her debut, she appeared in several notable films. These include Juno, Daredevil, Dallas Buyers Club, and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
Hayley Elizabeth Atwell is a British-American actress. She is known for her work in stage productions, such as A View from the Bridge, and onscreen, for period pieces, such as the 2008 drama The Duchess, the 2010 historical drama miniseries The Pillars of the Earth, her appearance as Evelyn Robin in... read more
Rebecca Alie Romijn is an American actress and former model. She is known for her roles in the X-Men film series, Femme Fatale, The Punisher, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
Sebastian Stan is a Romanian-American actor. On television, he has played Carter Baizen in Gossip Girl, Prince Jack Benjamin in Kings, and Jefferson in Once Upon a Time. Sebastian is SO TALENTED! You can really feel Bucky's confusion when he begins to regain some memories of his past after being brainwashed for years. I can't even describe all of the emotion he shows through his acting. Seb forever!
Why is Sebastian so low? He can go from Jefferson in Once Upon a Time, a loving father with a realm-jumping hat, to Bucky Barnes in Marvel, a brainwashed assassin with a metal arm. See the difference?! Why is he so low-ranked?
Felicity Jones is an English actress. She is known for her roles in The Worst Witch, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and Inferno.
Emily Jean "Emma" Stone (born November 6, 1988) is an American actress. She is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Golden Globe Award. In 2017, she was the world's highest-paid actress and named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential... read more
Jacoba Francisca Maria "Cobie" Smulders is a Canadian actress and model. She is best known for her roles as Robin Scherbatsky on the television series How I Met Your Mother and Maria Hill in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Just because she is a supporting character in the movies does not mean she isn't good.
Michael Fassbender is a German-Irish actor of stage and screen whose career includes roles in both independent and blockbuster films, most notably; Hunger, Inglourious Basterds, Shame, X-Men: First Class, Prometheus, 12 Years a Slave, Frank, X-Men: Days of Future Past, and Steve Jobs.