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TheMarvel Cinematic Universeis full of amazing performances , including many undersung characters whose actors do n’t get enough credit . The flagship reference of the MCU have all been hold down with career - specify execution that helped shore up the legendary franchise . But a notable few star showings from lesser - know names have fly under the radar throughoutthe MCU ’s 33 picture show , deserving of far more acclaim than they currently receive .

Many of these underappreciated stars only makebrief appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe , being vote down off just as quickly as they ’re introduced , even if they do go away a hold up effect . In a rarified few other case , however , supporting cast member have span multiple cinema turning in the same excellent portrayal of a given part , somehow never get the plaudits as the likes of Chris Pratt ’s Star - Lord or Benedict Cumberbatch ’s Doctor Strange . Whatever the case , it ’s crucial to give acknowledgment to these impressive doer whose characters might not be quite as outstanding .

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10Andy Serkis As Ulysses Klaue

Last Appeared In Black Panther

ThoughAndy Serkis ' motion conquer workis more well - known than his unrecorded action mechanism appearances , the British actor is still able of bringing much more to the table than a simple frame for a CGI graphic symbol to inhabit . As Ulysses Klaue , Serkis turn in a delightfully evil performance , presenting a rare Marvel villain that knew how wretched he was and revel every indorsement of his nauseating conduct . Next to Michael B. Jordan ’s Killmonger , Klaue may be somewhat forgettable , but he was an entertaining and threatening scoundrel that was heavy not to rout for .

9James Spader As Ultron

Last Appeared In Avengers: Age Of Ultron

One of the most serious villains from Marvel Comics , James Spader ’s depiction of Ultron made it all the more thwarting that the murderous A.I. was usher in and kill off within the span of one film . Spader ’s smooth , cold , and calculating voice made Ultron feel like a heavy deal from the very offset , punctuate his character beyond a straightforward killer robot with a ironic sense of humor . Despite being fairly more of an miffed pessimist than a megalomaniac world conqueror , James Spader ’s Ultron merit more creditas one of the MCU ’s better villain performances .

8Sterling K. Brown As N’Jobu

Long idle before the events of the " innovative day " intheBlack Panthertimeline , Sterling K. Brown ’s N’Jobu gets only a few brief moment to shine in the film . In those few scenes , however , he makes a big impact , genuinely coming across as a tragical figure desperate to convince his brother to act on the injustices around the earth Wakanda has been unknowing of . His scene in the ancestral sheet with Killmonger is one of the most heartbreaking moment in the MCU , witness how calloused his son has become in the wake of his destruction from the afterlife .

7Randall Park As Jimmy Woo

Last Appeared In Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania

Known well for his work in comedy series likeFresh Off the BoatandVeep , Randall Park accommodate decent in within the more humour - oriented cast of theAnt - Manfilms . Having also made an appearance in the latter one-half ofWandaVision , Jimmy Woo is quickly becoming a sports fan - best-loved everyman , affably making sensation of the larger - than - life antics of the super - powered earthly concern around him through the lens of an F.B.I. agent . Comedic and somewhat clumsy while still being capable , Jimmy Woo deserves more realisation as one of the MCU ’s well supporting cast members .

6Stanley Tucci As Abraham Erskine

Last Appeared In Captain America: The First Avenger

Without Dr. Erskine , Steve Rogers would ’ve never become Captain America , making the scientist one of the most impactful character in the entire MCU compare to his screen clip . Stanley Tucci manage to embody the sincerity with which Abraham Erskine saw the world , aright assess the good lying within Steve Rogers and bring it out with the use of his ground - breaking blood serum . It was easy to become attached to the character , make his ultimate expiry inCaptain America : The First Avengeramong the most devastating in the early MCU .

5Shaun Toub As Ho Yinsen

Last Appeared In Iron Man

Whereas Captain America had Dr. Erskine as an other mentor , Tony Stark had Ho Yinsen , a brilliant scientist and sawbones captured by the Ten Rings . In just a few abbreviated present moment , Toub handle to channel a man who could believably influence the egotistical Tony Stark in his broken moments . take care Yinsen ’s humble , unassuming personality clash with Stark ’s , only to tragically sacrifice himself after avail build the first Iron Man armour , was one of the most heart - wrenching case arcs in the entire series .

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4Karen Gillen As Nebula

Last Appeared In Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 3

Few characters in the MCU have had an arc quite like Nebula , going from rival to villain to reluctant Guardian of the Galaxy . Karen Gillen bright portrayed the slow alteration in perspective and building of trust in Nebula ’s personality over time , bring in herself a stead on the intergalactic squad piece by piece . Gillen was even able to re - introduce the mind of an early Nebula still heavily influenced by Thanos inAvengers : Endgame , successfully acting as a young version of herself acting as an older version of herself - a concept that is emphatically no easy task to attract off .

3Tony Leung As Xu Wenwu

Last Appeared In Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings

One of the manyMCU villain killed off too soon , Tony Leung ’s Hollywood debut as Xu Wenwu offered a sight of promise to the long - teased supervillain The Mandarin . Despite remaining relatively stoical , Leung is still able-bodied to impart Wenwu ’s genuine desire to reconcile with his son while also never quite lose the sharpness of a rightful warlord . Without over - explaining or over - dissemble , Tony Leung as Xu Wenwu was able-bodied to demonstrate a lot , from his reprehensible action to his last - minute redemption .

2Hailey Steinfeld As Kate Bishop

Even if theHawkeyeminiseries look at the name of Jeremy Renner ’s character , Kate Bishop was the straight star of the show . Hailey Steinfeld managed to equilibrate a young Modern heroinethat was clear brainish and heady without being to a fault annoying , walking the o.k. line between a believable immature grownup and a capable portent . In just six sequence , Hailey Steinfeld was able to take the quality from a comparative unsung to a hopeful penis ofKamala Khan ’s new young Avengers squad .

1Richard Madden As Ikaris

Last Appeared In Eternals

Even ifThe Eternalswas one of the MCU ’s less - successful movies , whatever criticisms can be said of it ca n’t be leveled at the starring cast . Some of the best moments come from Richard Madden ’s Ikaris , a battle soulfulness incertain of his place in the Celestial ’s cosmic program . Though Madden ’s character arc was among one of the most tragical in theMCU , he wangle to steal the show with some of the best moments of levity as the Eternals bickered with one another on Earth .

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