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This is a ranking by screen time and cultural impact in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, not chronological order. Captain America has been portrayed by multiple actors across different media — here they are in descending order of prominence.
MCU Main Timeline
- Chris Evans — 11 MCU films (2011–2019), plus cameos. Defined the character for a generation. Appeared in: Captain America: The First Avenger, The Avengers, The Winter Soldier, Age of Ultron, Civil War, Infinity War, Endgame, and more.
- Anthony Mackie — took over the mantle as Sam Wilson/Captain America in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) and Captain America: Brave New World (2025). Active as of 2026.
Pre-MCU & Alternate Media
- Reb Brown — played Steve Rogers in two 1979 TV movies (Captain America, Captain America II: Death Too Soon). Low-budget, cult status.
- Matt Salinger — starred in the 1990 direct-to-video film Captain America. Poorly received, rarely referenced.
Voice Acting & Animated
- Josh Keaton — voiced Steve Rogers in the animated Avengers Assemble series and other Marvel animation projects.
Pro tip: Chris Evans' departure in Endgame (2019) was intentional — his contract was fulfilled. Anthony Mackie's ascension in 2021 marked Marvel's shift toward legacy characters passing the shield. If you are tracking MCU lore, Sam Wilson's journey as the new Cap is a major throughline for Phase 5+.