Anthony "Tony" Edward Stark, known popularly as the superhero vigilante Iron Man, is a fictional character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). He is based on the character of the same name from Marvel Comics. He is mostly portrayed by Robert Downey Jr., although a younger version of him is portrayed by David Ransom and an animated version of him is voiced by Mick Wingert.
First appearing in Iron Man, he is first depicted as an entrepreneur and billionaire who works as a weapons manufacturer contracted to build weapons of mass destruction for the United States Army. He is kidnapped by the Ten Rings, an international terrorist organization, and forced to build weapons for them. He agrees to do so, but secretly creates the first Iron Man suit and escapes. He ultimately defeats the Ten Rings and announces himself as Iron Man to the world. His actions earn the attention of Nick Fury, who approaches him about the Avengers Initiative. In The Incredible Hulk, Stark returns for the first time in the pre-credits scene to talk to Thunderbolt Ross about the initiative. Stark returns again as the main protagonist of Iron Man 2 and Iron Man 3. He appears as one of the co-protagonists in The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame. Stark appears as the antagonist of Captain America: Civil War and has an additional supporting role Spider-Man: Homecoming, serving as the mentor of Peter Parker.
Tony Stark is widely recognized as one of the most important characters in the Infinity Saga of the MCU.
Personality
Tony is a genius and a philanthropist. He's good-hearted and also eccentric, wisecracking, sarcastic, exuberant, rational and optimistic. He's also very charismatic and friendly as he's able to make friends in a short period of time.
Appearances
Film appearances
Additionally, David Ransom portrays a younger version of Tony Stark in some scenes of Iron Man 2.