How Many Marvel Actors Are Oscar Winners?

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is already huge and is expanding each year. With the release of new Marvel production series like ‘She-Hulk‘, and ‘Moon Knight‘ the cast is ever-increasing. There are a lot of A-list stars and highly talented actors on the list of Marvel’s cast.

We have a list of 17 actors who have won Oscars either before or after their roles in Marvel movies. It includes many known names such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Brie Larson, Marisa Tomei, and many more.

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow plays the role of Pepper Potts in the MCU movies. Pepper is the girlfriend of everyone’s favorite Iron man. Paltrow appears in movies namely, ‘Iron Man‘ (2008), ‘Iron Man 2‘ (2010), ‘Iron Man 3‘ (2013). She holds an Oscar for Best Leading Actress for ‘Shakespeare in Love‘ (1998).

Brie Larson

Brie Larson is best known for her outstanding performance as Carol Danvers or Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She plays the lead actress in the movie ‘Captain Marvel‘ (2019). Brie has won an Oscar for Best Leading Actress for the movie ‘Room (2015).

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins plays the role of Odin in MCU. He is the father of Thor, the god of thunder. Odin is the ruler of Asgard, and well honestly, didn’t do much in the movies given his age. He appears in movies like ‘Thor‘ (2011), ‘Thor: The Dark World‘ (2013), ‘Thor: Ragnarok‘ (2017). He holds an Oscar for Best Leading Actor for ‘The Silence of the Lambs‘ (1991).

Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita Nyong’o plays the role of Nakia. She is shown as the love interest of the main hero, Black Panther. Lupita appears in the MCU-produced movie ‘Black Panther’ (2018). She holds an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for ‘12 Years a Slave‘ (2013).

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman plays the role of Jane Foster. Foster is the love interest of Thor, who met her when he was sent to Earth as a punishment by his father, Odin. She appears in movies such as ‘Thor’ (2011), ‘Thor: The Dark World‘ (2013). She holds an Oscar for Best Leading Actress for ‘Black Swan‘ (2010).

Robert Redford

Robert Redford plays the role of Alexander Pierce who was one of HYDRA’s leaders and its top undercover operatives within the United States government. He appears in movies like ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ (2014). He holds an Oscar for Best Director for ‘Ordinary People’ (1980).

Sam Rockwell

Sam Rockwell plays the role of Justin Hammer. Hammer is the former CEO of Hammer Industries who form a strong business rivalry with Stark Industries. He appears in movies like ‘Iron Man 2‘ (2010). He holds an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri‘ (2017).

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton plays the role of ‘The Ancient One’, who was the Sorcerer Supreme as well as the leader of the Masters of the Mystic Arts. She appears in the movie ‘Doctor Strange‘ (2016). She holds an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for ‘Michael Clayton‘ (2007).

Marisa Tomei

Marisa Tomei plays the role of Aunt May. Maybelle “May” Parker was the aunt of Peter Parker and the widow of the late Ben Parker. She took on the responsibility of raising Peter alone. May appears in the movie, ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming‘ (2017). She holds an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for ‘My Cousin Vinny‘ (1992).

Benicio Del Toro

Benicio Del Toro plays the role of The Collector. The Collector comes to Earth many times, collecting artifacts throughout the centuries. He appears in the movie, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy‘ (2014). Toro holds an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for ‘Traffic‘ (2000).

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker plays the role of Zuri. He is T’Challa’s mentor. Forest appears in the movie ‘Black Panther‘ (2018). He holds an Oscar for Best Leading Actor for ‘The Last King of Scotland‘ (2006).

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett plays the role of Hela, who is the all-powerful and evil older sister of Thor. She appears in the movie named ‘Thor: Ragnarok‘ (2017). She holds an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for ‘The Aviator’ (2004), and Best Leading Actress for ‘Blue Jasmine‘ (2013).

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges plays the role of Obadiah Stane/Iron Monger. Obadiah Stane is the business partner of Tony Stark and a good friend of his father, Howard Stark. He appears in the movie ‘Iron Man‘ (2009). He holds an Oscar for Best Leading Actor for ‘Crazy Heart‘ (2008).

Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas plays the role of Hank Pym. He appears in movies like ‘Ant-Man‘ (2015) and ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp‘ (2018). He holds an Oscar for Best Picture for ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest‘ (1975), and the Best Leading Actor for ‘Wall Street‘ (1987).

William Hurt

William Hurt plays the role of General ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross. He is the former Lieutenant General of the United States Army who became the Secretary of State. He appears in movies like ‘The Incredible Hulk‘ (2008), ‘Captain America: Civil War‘ (2016). He holds an Oscar for Best Leading Actor for ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman‘ (1985).

Tommy Lee Jones

Tommy Lee Jones plays the role of Colonel Chester Phillips who was an officer of the United States Army, and the first and only director of the Strategic Scientific Reserve. He appears in movies like “Captain America: The First Avenger” (2011). He holds an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for ‘The Fugitive‘ (1993).

Ben Kingsley

Ben Kingsley plays the role of Mandarin. The Mandarin is a supervillain in Marvel Comics and is the archenemy of Iron Man. He appears in the movie named ‘Iron Man 3‘ (2013). He holds an Oscar for Best Leading Actor for ‘Gandhi‘ (1982).