15 actors who have played multiple roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Olivia Singh,Kirsten AcunaMay 7, 2023, 17:24 IST

Linda Cardellini, Benedict Cumberbatch, Judy Greer, and Paul Bettany have all played multiple roles in the MCU.Marvel Studios

There are a few actors who have played more than one character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Linda Cardellini portrays Laura Barton and also voices Lylla in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3."

Linda Cardellini played Laura Barton in the MCU for years before voicing an important character in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3."

On the left: Linda Cardellini in "Avengers: Endgame." On the right: Lylla, voiced by Cardellini, in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3."Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP; Marvel Studiu

Benedict Cumberbatch plays both the hero and villain in 2016's "Doctor Strange."

Benedict Cumberbatch played two characters in "Doctor Strange."Marvel Studios, composite by Kirsten Acuna

Michelle Yeoh had a brief cameo in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" before appearing in "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings."

Michelle Yeoh as Aleta Ogord in "GotG Vol. 2" (left) and Ying Nan in "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" (right).Marvel Studios, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Paul Bettany played Tony Stark's virtual assistant for years before becoming an MCU superhero.

On the left: J.A.R.V.I.S. in "Avengers: Age of Ultron." On the right: Paul Bettany as Vision in "Captain America: Civil War."Marvel Studios; Marvel Studios

David Dastmalchian has appeared in all three "Ant-Man" movies. He plays a different character in the franchise's third film.

David Dastmalchian as Kurt (left) and Veb (right) in the "Ant-Man" franchise.Marvel Studios, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Tara Strong voiced a fan favorite in "Loki" and takes over another role in "GotG Vol. 3."

On the left: Miss Minutes in season one of "Loki." On the right: Mainframe in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3."Disney+;

Nathan Fillion appeared in two "Guardians of the Galaxy" movies.

On the left: Monstrous Inmate, voiced by Nathan Fillion, in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1." On the right: Fillion as Master Karja in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3."Marvel Studios; Marvel Studios

Judy Greer has an unrecognizable cameo in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3."

Judy Greer in "Ant-Man."Marvel Studios

Sean Gunn plays Kraglin in the MCU, but he is also the on-set stand-in for Rocket Raccoon and the voice of young Rocket in "Vol. 3."

Sean Gunn as Kraglin (left) and the on-set Rocket Raccoon (center), dressed in a green unitard with his brother and "Guardians of the Galaxy" director, James Gunn.Marvel Studios, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Laura Haddock fawned over Captain America before she played Peter Quill's mother.

Laura Haddock in "Captain America: The First Avenger" (left) and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (right).Marvel Studios, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Years before he was Spider-Man's teacher, Martin Starr appeared in "The Incredible Hulk."

On the left: Martin Starr in "The Incredible Hulk." On the right: Starr in "Spider-Man: Far From Home."Universal Pictures;

Before Kenneth Choi was Spider-Man's principal, he appeared in the first "Captain America" movie.

On the left: Kenneth Choi in "Captain America: The First Avenger." On the right: Choi in "Spider-Man: Homecoming."Marvel Studios

Seth Green had a minor cameo in "Iron Man 2" before voicing a minor character in the "Guardians" franchise.

On the left: Seth Green in "Iron Man 2." On the right: Howard the Duck, voiced by Green, in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2."Marvel Studios;

Gemma Chan appeared in "Captain Marvel" before leading her own MCU film.

Gemma Chan as Minn-Erva in "Captain Marvel" (left) and Sersi in "Eternals" (right).Marvel Studios, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Patton Oswalt played five characters on Marvel's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." TV series before appearing in "Eternals."

Patton Oswalt as Eric Koenig (left) on "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." and Pip the Troll (right) in "Eternals."Marvel Studios

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