The 1990sMarvelAnimated Universe thrived on shared actors voicing multiple characters across its numerous series. The Marvel Animated Universe of the 1990s wasn’t just a landmark in superhero storytelling, it was amasterclass in Marvel televisionand voice acting versatility. Some switched between heroes and villains, others voiced cosmic entities and street-level characters, often without audiences realizing it was the same person.
Across interconnected series likeX-Men: The Animated Series,Spider-Man: The Animated Series,Fantastic Four,Iron Man, andThe Incredible Hulk, many talented performers juggled multiple roles. This hidden talent pool gave the Marvel ’90s era its rich, interconnected feel. Looking back, it’s surprising how many fan-favorite characters shared the exact same voice behind the microphone.
37Mark Hamill
Mark Hamill, best known for voicing the Joker, voiced Hobgoblin inSpider-Man. Hamill also played Maximus the Mad and Triton in theinfluentialFantastic Four: TASand Gargoyle inThe Incredible Hulk. His ability to shift tone and personalitykept each role distinctly entertaining.
36Tony Jay
Horror icon Tony Jay broughtgravitas to Marvel’s villains, voicing Galactus and Terrax inFantastic Four. Jay also voiced Baron Mordo inSpider-Man. His deep, resonant voice made him a perfect fit for cosmic threats and mystical adversaries, commanding attention in every animated appearance.
35Joan Lee
Joan Lee, wife of Marvel legend Stan Lee, voiced Madame Web inSpider-Man. Lee also voiced the busybody Miss Forbes inFantastic Four, and a computer voice inIron Man. Her workadded elegance and authorityto each character, leaving an understated but memorable legacy.
34Neil Ross
Neil Ross most famously voiced Norman Osborn inSpider-Man. He also played Puppet Master inFantastic Fourand Fin Fang Foom inIron Man. This offered perhaps thestrangest spectrum of characters voicedby one actor.
33Beau Weaver
Beau Weaverwas the voice of Reed RichardsinFantastic Four. Weaver also voiced the villain Trapster inFantastic Four.He also played T’Chaka in when the eponymous team visited Wakanda.
32Edward Albert
Edward Albert voiced the cosmic Silver Surfer in theFantastic Fourseries. He also notably played Daredevil inSpider-Man. Bringingnobility to both a spacefaring wanderer and a blind urban hero, Albert’s performances felt heartfelt and distinctive.
31Gregg Berger
Gregg Berger brought life to the Mole Man inFantastic Four. Berger also played two of the most iconic villains inSpider-Man: TAS, Mysterio and Kraven the Hunter. Whether voicing eccentric subterranean rulers, theatrical illusionists, or dangerous big-game hunters,Berger gave each character memorable quirks.
30Jim Cummings
Legendary voice artist Jim Cummingsdisplayed unmatched versatilityin the Marvel animated Universe. Most predominantly, Cumming played Shocker and Man-Spider inSpider-Man: TAS.He played Bill Clinton in bothIron ManandFantastic Four. He also played MODOK and Century inIron Manand Absorbing Man inThe Incredible Hulk.
29Neal McDonough
Before his live-action Marvel roles, Neal McDonough voiced Bruce Banner inThe Incredible Hulk. He also played Firebrand inIron Man. His voice acting balanced vulnerability with intensity,perfectly capturing Banner’s inner conflictand Firebrand’s determination.
28John Vernon
John Vernon lent his distinctive authority to Doctor Strange inSpider-Man. Vernon also played Doctor Doom inFantastic Four, and Thunderbolt Ross inThe Incredible Hulk. Hiscommanding delivery worked equally wellfor noble sorcerers, ruthless dictators, and strict military officers.
