27 Actors You Didn't Know Played Multiple Roles In Comic Book Movies

Since 1998's Blade, when the whole comic book movie craze began, there have been too many superhero movies to count, with seven coming out this past year, like Logan, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and Wonder Woman. It's gotten to the point where there are so many of these films that actors have played multiple comic book characters in these movies, like Taika Waititi, who played Korg in Thor: Ragnarok and Hal Jordan's friend Tom Kalmaku in 2011's Green Lantern.

However, having two roles in a couple of comic book movies isn't a big deal nowadays. The real super-powered champions are the actors who found themselves in three or more of these films, and we found 26 actors who have jumped through the films of DC, Marvel, and more.

Reynolds is best known for playing Wade Wilson in 2016's Deadpool, which was the first time that character has been done properly in a film.

Also appeared as:

Hannibal King in Blade Trinity (2004)

Wade Wilson in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

Hal Jordan in Green Lantern (2011)

Elba played Heimdall in four movies within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, most recently in Thor: Ragnarok.

Also appeared as:

Roque in The Losers (2010)

Moreau in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)

While he's known for his role of Steve Rogers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Chris Evans has appeared in quite a few other comic book movies.

Also appeared as:

Human Torch in Fantastic Four (2005)

Lucas Lee in Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World (2010)

Jensen in The Losers (2010)

Curtis in Snowpiercer (2013)

We all know Morgan for his role of Negan on AMC's The Walking Dead, but Jeffrey Dean Morgan had a few big roles in comic book movies, including Batman's dad.

Also appeared as:

The Comedian in Watchmen (2009)

Jeb Turnbull in Jonah Hex (2010)

Clay in The Losers (2010)

Thomas Wayne in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

Michael Fassbender is best known for his portrayal of a young Magneto in the X-Men prequels, but he's also had a couple roles in other comic book films as well.

Also appeared as:

Stelios in 300 (2006)

Burke in Jonah Hex (2010)

Josh Brolin will be immortalized as Cable in next year's Deadpool sequel, but the actor has already had some major roles in comic book movies.

Also appeared as:

Jonah Hex in Jonah Hex (2010)

Young Agent K in Men in Black 3 (2012)

Dwight McCarthy in Sin City: A Dame To Kill For (2014)

Thanos in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

Ciarán Hinds is about to voice the villain Steppenwolf in the upcoming Justice League film, but he's also had a couple other roles in comic book films as well.

Also appeared as:

Finn McGovern in Road to Perdition (2002)

Roarke in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)

He's known for his role as Merlin in the Kingsman series. However, he's also had a couple other big roles, including a legendary baddie in a DC film.

Also appeared as

Septimus in Stardust (2007)

Frank D'Amico in Kick-Ass (2010)

Sinestro in Green Lantern (2011)

It may not be a comic book movie, but Temuera Morrison is known for his role as Jango Fett in the Star Wars prequels (here's to hoping if there's a Boba Fett spin-off, he gets cast). Next year, he'll be playing Thomas Curry, Aquaman's father.

Also appeared as:

Axel in Barb Wire (1996)

Abin Sur in Green Lantern (2011)

Jon Favreau is an established director, bring movies like The Jungle Book, Iron Man, and the upcoming Lion King remake to life. He's primarily known for playing Tony Stark's assistant and friend Happy Hogan in the Iron Man franchise and Spider-Man: Homecoming.

Also appeared as:

Assistant in Batman Forever (1995)

Foggy Nelson in Daredevil (2003)

In 2018, Laurence Fishburne will enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Dr. Bill Foster AKA Goliath in Ant-Man and Wasp, but he's been in a few other comic book movies as well, including one from DC.

Also appeared as:

Voice of Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)

Perry White in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

The man with the golden voice is primarily known for his role as Lucius Fox in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy.

Also appeared as:

Sloan in Wanted (2008)

Joe Matheson in Red (2010)

Dawson does a lot of voice acting, like Batgirl in TheLego Batman Movie and Wonder Woman in Justice League Dark. Currently, she plays Claire Temple on Marvel's Netflix series, but as far as her live-action film roles goes, she most known for playing Gail in Sin City.

Also appeared as:

Laura Vasquez in Men in Black II (2002)

Valerie in Josie and the Pussycats (2001)

The actor's portrayal of Kingpin was one of the few good things to come out of 2003's Daredevil.

Also appeared as:

Maute in Sin City (2005)

Kilowog in Green Lantern (2011)

Parker Posey has had several roles in comic book movies over the years, most notably playing the eccentric Fiona in Josie and the Pussycats.

Also appeared as:

Danica Talos in Blade Trinity (2004)

Kitty Kowalski in Superman Returns (2006)

He played Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men prequels, but James McAvoy has appeared in a couple other comic book movies as well.

Also appeared as:

Wesley in Wanted (2008)

David Perceval in Atomic Blonde (2017)

Carla Gugino is most known for her role as Sally Jupiter in 2009's Watchmen; however, she has a new role in the DC cinematic universe.

Also appeared as:

Lucille in Sin City (2005)

Kelor in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

Karl Urban IS Judge Dredd in 2012's Dredd--take that, Sylvester Stallone. While there's no sequel on the horizon, sadly, you can check out Urban in his newest role in the third Thor film.

Also appeared as:

William Cooper in Red (2010)

Skurge in Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

This actor played the mutant Angel in 2006's X-Men: The Last Stand, and while that was his latest comic book role, it wasn't his first.

Also appeared as:

Spacker Dave in The Punisher (2004)

The Stranger in 30 Days of Night (2007)

Currently, Marsden is known for his role in Westworld, but in the realm of comic book movies, he was the first person to play Cyclops in the original X-Men trilogy.

Also appeared as:

Richard White in Superman Returns (2006)

Quince in 2 Guns (2013)

If you saw Doug Jones walking down the street, you might not recognize him, but you would know him from his role as Abe Sapien from the first two Hellboy movies.

Also appeared as:

Thin Clown in Batman Returns (1992)

A Ripper in Tank Girl (1995)

Joey in Men in Black (1997)

Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)

Clancy Brown is primarily a voice actor, known for his roles on Star Wars: Rebels, Spongebob Squarepants, Avengers Assemble, and more. On the big screen, he most recently voiced Surtur in Thor: Ragnarok.

Also appeared as:

Parallax in Green Lantern (2011)

Meachum in Cowboys & Aliens (2011)

Sam Rockwell had a brief stint in the Marvel cinematic universe as Justin Hammer in Iron Man 2.

Also appeared as:

Head Thug in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

Doc in Cowboys & Aliens (2011)

Danny Huston plays a great villain. Most recently, he played Ludendorff in Wonder Woman.

Also appeared as:

Marlow in 30 Days of Night (2007)

Stryker in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

Legendary actor John Hurt had many memorable performances in his career. In the realm of comic book movies, he was best known for his portrayal of Professor Broom in Hellboy.

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Adam Sutler in V For Vendetta (2005)

Gilliam in Snowpiercer (2013)

Stephen McHattie has had a few notable roles in comic book films over the years, like his portrayal of Leland in A History of Violence.

Also appeared as:

Loyalist in 300 (2006)

Hollis Mason in Watchmen (2009)

Obviously, the king of comic book movie roles is Stan Lee, which you totally knew already. To date, Lee has appeared in 31 films based on Marvel Comics. His best roles were the Watcher informant in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and the DJ at a strip club in Deadpool. He's the "Where's Waldo" of Marvel movies, except much easier to spot.