12 Times One Actor Played Both The Hero And The Villain

unbranded • 2025-04-14

It’s not uncommon for an actor to play two different characters in the same film, sometimes portraying both the hero and the villain. Here are 12 examples where actors showcased impressive range and versatility.

Movies

villains

hero

protagonist

Kristen Wiig

Mike Myers

Austin Powers

Dr. Evil

Hugh Jackman

Logan

X-24

Leonardo DiCaprio

The Iron Mask

Doctor Strange

Benedict Cumberbatch

Dormammu

Tom Hardy

Eddie Murphy

Venom

Lupita Nyong'o

The Mad Professor

Tron

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1. Mike Myers - Austin Powers

In the Austin Powers movies (1997), Mike Myers played the title character, a quirky spy on a mission to stop the villainous Dr. Evil.
Who was behind Dr. Evil’s gray suit and bald head? None other than Mike Myers himself!