Did You Know that ‘The Penguin’s’ Clancy Brown Played a Total of 30 Different Comic Book Roles?!

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As a die-hard fan of animated series and movies, I must say that Clancy Brown has truly outdone himself with his extensive voice acting career, particularly within the realms of Marvel and DC. His versatility is nothing short of astounding, as he’s brought to life an impressive array of characters, some well-known and others original creations for specific series.

Clancy Brown might be one of those actors whose name you cannot immediately associate with a face, but once you see him, you’ll immediately know who he is. Known for his many supporting appearances, Clancy Brown has a very prolific career that has lasted for decades, and you probably know him from a variety of projects he’s worked on.

Among his acting roles are Viking Lofgren in “Bad Boys” (1983), Rawhide in “The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension” (1984), The Kurgan in “Highlander” (1986), Capt. Byron Hadley in “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994), Sgt. Charles Zim in “Starship Troopers” (1997), Stanley Thomas in “Promising Young Woman” (2020), and the Harbinger in “John Wick: Chapter 4” (2023).

In the realm of voice acting, Brown has lent his voice to iconic characters such as Lex Luthor in the DC Animated Universe (spanning from 1996 to 2006) and Mr. Krabs on SpongeBob SquarePants (since 1999 up to the present). His other notable roles include Doctor Neo Cortex and Uka Uka within the Crash Bandicoot series (from 1997 to 2003), Long Feng in Avatar: The Last Airbender (in 2006), Savage Opress in Star Wars: The Clone Wars (between 2011 and 2013), and Surtur in Thor: Ragnarok (released in 2017).

It’s worth noting that Brown is known for embodying various comic book characters, and you’ve likely encountered him in multiple such roles. However, here’s an interesting fact: He has actually played a total of 30 distinct comic book characters! This report will delve into each one.

1. Sal Maroni in The Penguin

We begin with the latest addition, titled “The Penguin.” In this production, Clancy Brown takes on the role of Salvatore (Sal) Maroni, a formidable mobster who significantly contributes to the Penguin’s schemes and serves as a key supporting villain.

2. Colonel Ray Schoonover in Daredevil & The Punisher

You might remember Colonel Ray Schoonover as an interesting character, and that is because he is. He first appeared as a mentor to Frank Castle, but it was later revealed that he is deeply corrupted, which added a layer to his portrayal.

3. General Wade Eiling in The Flash

In the series of The Flash, we have General Wade Eiling – a stern military figure who adopts an uncompromising stance when it comes to matters of national security. This no-nonsense attitude has put him at odds with the Flash and his team on multiple occasions.

4. Surtur in Thor: Ragnarok & What If…?

In case you’re not deeply immersed in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, here’s a fun fact: Clancy Brown lent his voice to the colossal character of Surtur during his two appearances within the MCU. Given Brown’s frequent involvement in voice acting, it comes as no surprise that he took on this role.

5. Parallax in Green Lantern

Moreover, although it might be preferable to dismiss that film from memory, it’s worth noting that Clancy Brown lent his voice to a character too – the sinister Parallax, the personification of fear in the Green Lantern universe.

6. Lex Luthor in the DC Animated Universe (& other projects)

Indeed, Lex Luthor’s voice in the DCAU (DC Animated Universe) – widely considered one of the most iconic portrayals of the character on-screen – was voiced by Clancy Brown, a role that has become synonymous with his impressive repertoire of voice acting.

7. Sasquatch in The Incredible Hulk: The Animated Series

Fans of Clancy Brown who are particularly devoted might recognize that he played the villain Sasquatch in “The Incredible Hulk: The Animated Series.” This was a significant role in the show.

8. Red Hulk in Ultimate Spider-Man, Hulk And The Agents Of SMASH, & Avengers Assemble

Besides the role he played as Hulk, he is also recognized for lending his voice to the character known as Red Hulk in various Marvel animated series such as Ultimate Spider-Man, Hulk: Agents of S.M.A.S.H., and Avengers Assemble.

9. Mr. Freeze in The Batman

In a slightly different wording, let me say: While The Batman may not rank among the top-tier Batman animated series, the portrayal of Mr. Freeze was undeniably intriguing. We firmly believe that Clancy Brown’s exceptional voice performance greatly enhanced this character depiction.

10. Bane in The Batman

In our ongoing storyline, we’re focusing on a fresh character this time around. Besides lending his voice to Mr. Freeze, Brown has also showcased his vocal prowess by voicing the character of Bane, further highlighting his versatility in delivering exceptional voice performances within the same series.

11. Mister Sinister in Wolverine and the X-Men

While Wolverine and the X-Men may not resonate with every fan, it was a strong series, and notably, Clancy Brown lent his voice to the antagonist – none other than Mister Sinister.

12. Rhino in The Spectacular Spider-Man

Surprisingly, you might recognize Clancy Brown from another Marvel villain part – he played the Rhino character in an animated Spider-Man series called “The Spectacular Spider-Man,” which isn’t as widely known. This role didn’t stand out among his many others.

13. George Stacy in The Spectacular Spider-Man

Interestingly, while Clancy Brown is often known for villainous roles, in the less mainstream Spider-Man series, he played George Stacy, a key supporting character – quite an unusual yet engaging twist for him.

14. Raymond Bloch (Ox) in The Spectacular Spider-Man

Indeed, Clancy Brown took on yet another character in the same series, demonstrating his remarkable versatility. In this role, he played a minor antagonist named Raymond Bloch, but he was more famously recognized as the villain “Ox.

15. Taskmaster in Iron Man & Captain America: Heroes Unite, Ultimate Spider-Man, & Avengers Assemble

I’ve always been a fan of the Marvel universe and one of my favorite villainous roles that Clancy Brown has played is that of Taskmaster in various animated projects. These include “Iron Man & Captain America: Heroes Unite,” “Ultimate Spider-Man,” and “Avengers Assemble.” It’s always a thrill to see him bring the Taskmaster to life in these exciting adventures!

16. Per Degaton in Batman: The Brave and the Bold

In this version of the Batman storyline, Clancy Brown made an appearance, and he played a unique character – Per Degaton, a time-traveling antagonist who proved to be quite intriguing.

17. Rohtul in Batman: The Brave and the Bold

Funny enough, you might find it surprising, but Clancy Brown indeed took on another character within the same “Batman” series. He lent his voice to the villainous Rohtul, a variant of Batman hailing from a distinct universe.

18. Odin in The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes

Clancy Brown, who was well-suited for the part due to his looks, also played the mighty ruler of Asgard, Odin, in the animated series called “The Avengers: Earth’s Powerful Heroes.

19. King Faraday in Young Justice

A significant character that many fans still recall is Clancy Brown’s depiction of the enigmatic character King Faraday within the highly acclaimed and captivating animated series “Young Justice”. Although a secondary role, it was certainly intriguing.

20. General Zartok in Green Lantern: The Animated Series

As a dedicated fan, I can’t forget my unforgettable role as General Zartok in the much-loved “Green Lantern: The Animated Series,” one of DC Comics’ top animated shows. It was an incredible experience to bring this Red Lantern character to life.

21. Ben Parker in Ultimate Spider-Man

In a different role, Clancy Brown lent his voice to the cherished character Ben Parker in the animated series “Ultimate Spider-Man”. Although this isn’t one of his most iconic performances, it stands out as one of the significant characters he’s voiced in animation.

22. Phantom Rider in Ultimate Spider-Man

In the same series, Clancy Brown played an intriguing character known as the Phantom Rider, a role that stands out among his many others due to its Western/cowboy theme.

23. Negative Man in DC Nation Shorts

In the “DC Nation Shorts”, Clancy Brown lent his voice to the character Negative Man, a role that may not be as memorable for many viewers due to the fact that the entire series was mostly known by dedicated DC Comics enthusiasts.

24. General Immortus in DC Nation Shorts

Apart from voicing a character in DC Nation Shorts, he also lent his voice to the ancient antagonist General Immortus. This role was just as unmemorable as the previous one we’ve discussed.

25. Uatu The Watcher in Hulk And The Agents Of SMASH & Avengers Assemble

In two engaging Marvel animations, Clancy Brown lent his voice to a pivotal character, specifically Uatu The Watcher. This role undeniably stands among his most intriguing performances.

26. Black Bolt in Hulk And The Agents Of SMASH

Previously discussed project, titled “Hulk And The Agents Of SMASH“, features Clancy Brown as the captivating character, “Black Bolt“, from Marvel’s impressive lineup of characters.

27. Supreme Intelligence in Hulk And The Agents Of SMASH

Additionally, Clancy Brown voiced another character within the same animated series, Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. Specifically, he brought the Supreme Intelligence to life, putting in a significant amount of effort to deliver an impressive performance!

28. Trident in Teen Titans

Back in the day, “Teen Titans” was a cherished DC animated series, and here’s some fun trivia: even Clancy Brown lent his voice to this classic! His character was none other than Trident.

29. Charlie “Big Time” Bigelow in Batman Beyond

The animated series “Batman Beyond” was incredibly impressive and remains beloved by many Batman enthusiasts today. Although the character of Charlie “Big Time” Bigelow, portrayed by Clancy Brown, isn’t a traditional comic book character, it’s worth noting him in this discussion.

30. Raymond in Spider-Man: The New Animated Series

This part calls for a character much like the one introduced in “Batman Beyond,” a unique creation tailored just for the show. In this case, we’re talking about the minor villain named Raymond, who made an appearance in the new version of “Spider-Man: The Animated Series.

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2024-10-01 20:44