The MCU wouldn’t be what it is today without the incredibly talented group of actors who breathe new life into beloved comic book characters on screen. Given the success of the franchise, it’s no surprise that many Marvel actors have gone on to achieve great things through their other work.
Plenty of Marvel fan favorites likeFlorence Pughand Robert Downey Jr. have earned nominations in the past, and will surely secure their well-deserved win sometime in the future. For now, here’s every MCU star that’s won an Oscar thus far.
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Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins is one of the few MCU actors to have earned multiple Oscars, both of which were for best actor. Marvel fans know him as Odin, but Hopkins was given his Academy Awards for his performance inSilence of the Lambsand for his role inThe Father.
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie finally joined the Marvel universe as Thena whenEternalswas released in 2021. Jolie won her Oscar for best supporting actress for her work inGirl, Interrupted.
Ben Kingsley
The return of Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery inShang-Chiwas something Marvel fans weren’t expecting afterIron Man 3.Kingsley won an Oscar for best actor after his first-ever leading role inGandhi.
Benicio Del Toro
Benicio del Toro plays Taneleer Tivan in the MCU, but the character is better known as The Collector. Del Toro won an Academy Award for best supporting actor in the 2001 movieTraffic.
Brie Larson
Marvel’s very own Brie Larson won her Oscar for best actress in the 2016 filmRoom. She’ll be returning as Captain Marvel quite soon, in the Phase 5 filmThe Marvels.
Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett appeared as Thor’s secret sister Hela in 2016, and has led an incredibly successful career. She won an Oscar for best actress after her role inBlue Jasmineand a second Academy Award for best supporting actress forThe Aviator.
Christian Bale
Christian Bale recently played Gorr the God Butcher in Marvel’sThor: Love and Thunderand won an Oscar for best supporting actor forThe Fighter.
Daniel Kaluuya
Daniel Kaluuya won an Oscar for best supporting actor due to his role inJudas and the Black Messiah.He first appeared in the MCU as W’Kabi inBlack Panther.
F. Murray Abraham
F. Murray Abraham voiced the god Khonshu in Marvel’sMoon Knightand won an Oscar for best actor inAmadeus.
Forest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker won an Oscar for best actor for his work inThe Last King of Scotland. He made his MCU debut inBlack Pantheras Zuri.
