Stan Lee was a legendary comic book writer, editor, and publisher who co-created some of the most iconic superheroes in the Marvel Universe. He was also known for his memorable cameos in various movies and TV shows based on Marvel characters. Fans loved to spot him in each film, and his appearances became a hallmark of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this article, we will take a look at all of Stan Lee's cameos throughout his career.
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk (1989)
Stan Lee's first cameo was in the TV movie "The Trial of the Incredible Hulk." He appeared as a member of the jury, reading a newspaper during Matt Murdock's opening statement. This was the first time that Lee appeared in live-action as a Marvel character.
X-Men (2000)
Stan Lee's cameo in "X-Men" was brief but memorable. He appeared as a hot dog vendor on the beach, watching Senator Kelly emerge from the ocean after his mutation.
Spider-Man (2002)
In "Spider-Man," Stan Lee played a bystander who saves a little girl from falling debris during the Green Goblin's attack on New York City. He delivers his classic line, "I guess one person can make a difference."
Daredevil (2003)
Stan Lee's cameo in "Daredevil" was a bit of a departure from his usual appearances. He played a man reading a newspaper in a crowded train, oblivious to Matt Murdock's superhero antics.
Hulk (2003)
Stan Lee's cameo in "Hulk" was a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment. He appeared as a security guard, trying to enter a lab before being turned away by a scientist.
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
In "Spider-Man 2," Stan Lee played a librarian who is listening to classical music while Spider-Man and Doc Ock battle it out behind him. He doesn't even flinch as the two combatants crash through the bookshelves.
Fantastic Four (2005)
Stan Lee's cameo in "Fantastic Four" was as a mailman who delivers mail to the Baxter Building. He mistakes Reed Richards for "Irv" and delivers a package to him.
X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
Stan Lee's cameo in "X-Men: The Last Stand" was as a man watering his lawn as Jean Grey's powers start to go haywire. He looks up at the sky and says, "Don't you know who I am? I'm the Juggernaut, bitch!"
Spider-Man 3 (2007)
In "Spider-Man 3," Stan Lee played a man on the street who tells Peter Parker that he should have married Mary Jane Watson. He then walks away, muttering to himself about how much he loved those two kids.
Iron Man (2008)
Stan Lee's cameo in "Iron Man" was as Hugh Hefner, mistaken for Tony Stark by a group of models. He quips, "I should be so lucky."
The Incredible Hulk (2008)
In "The Incredible Hulk," Stan Lee played a man who drinks a soda contaminated with Bruce Banner's blood. He then falls to the ground, having a seizure.
Iron Man 2 (2010)
Stan Lee's cameo in "Iron Man 2" was as Larry King, interviewing Tony Stark about his superhero alter-ego.
Thor (2011)
In "Thor," Stan Lee played a man who tries to pull Thor's hammer out of the ground with his pickup truck. He fails, and the truck is dragged behind the hammer as Thor retrieves it.
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Stan Lee's cameo in "Captain America: The First Avenger" was as a general who mistakes another man for Steve Rogers in a USO show.
The Avengers (2012)
In "The Avengers," Stan Lee played a man who is interviewed on the news about the Avengers' battle with the Chitauri. He says, "Superheroes in New York? Give me a break."
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
Stan Lee's cameo in "The Amazing Spider-Man" was as a librarian who is listening to classical music as the Lizard and Spider-Man fight in the background. He doesn't even look up from his book.
Iron Man 3 (2013)
In "Iron Man 3," Stan Lee played a man who is mistaken for Tony Stark in a beauty pageant. He quips, "That's okay, I get mistaken for Tony Stark all the time."
Thor: The Dark World (2013)
Stan Lee's cameo in "Thor: The Dark World" was as a mental patient who asks for his shoe back from Erik Selvig.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
In "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," Stan Lee played a security guard at the Smithsonian Institution who discovers that the Captain America exhibit has been stolen.
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Stan Lee's cameo in "Guardians of the Galaxy" was as an elderly man flirting with a young woman on Xandar. He says, "I have been called many things, but take me to your leader is not one of them."
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
In "Avengers: Age of Ultron," Stan Lee played a World War II veteran who gets drunk with Thor and tries to lift Mjolnir.
Ant-Man (2015)
Stan Lee's cameo in "Ant-Man" was as a bartender who tells Luis to stop talking so much and just tell his story.
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
In "Captain America: Civil War," Stan Lee played a deliveryman who delivers a package to Tony Stark's house. He then greets Tony's father, mistaking him for Tony.
Doctor Strange (2016)
Stan Lee's cameo in "Doctor Strange" was as a bus passenger who is reading "The Doors of Perception" by Aldous Huxley. He tells the other passengers, "You know, I've been reading about the power of belief. You don't suppose that's what's been happening to me, do you?"
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
In "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," Stan Lee appeared as an astronaut telling stories to the Watchers. He mentions his previous cameos and says, "I got a lot of stories."
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Stan Lee's cameo in "Spider-Man: Homecoming" was as a man who confronts Spider-Man during his suit theft. He says, "Don't make me come down there, you punk!"
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
In "Thor: Ragnarok," Stan Lee played a man who cuts Thor's hair in Sakaar. He says, "I have been a hairdresser for 30 years, but I have never seen hair like this."
Black Panther (2018)
Stan Lee's cameo in "Black Panther" was as a gambler in the underground casino in Busan. He takes T'Challa's winnings and tells him, "I'll take these off your hands for you."
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
In "Avengers: Infinity War," Stan Lee played a bus driver who drives Peter Parker's school bus. He tells the students, "What's the matter with you kids? You never seen a spaceship before?"
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
Stan Lee's cameo in "Ant-Man and the Wasp" was as a man whose car is shrunk by Hank Pym's technology. He says, "Well, the '60s were fun, but now I'm payin' for it."
Captain Marvel (2019)
Stan Lee's cameo in "Captain Marvel" was as a man reading the script for "Mallrats" on a train. He then smiles and begins rehearsing his lines from the film.
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
In "Avengers: Endgame," Stan Lee appeared in a brief cameo