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Mark Alan Ruffalo (born November 22, 1967) is an American actor. He began acting in the late 1980s and first gained recognition for his work in Kenneth Lonergan's play This Is Our Youth (1996) and drama film You Can Count on Me (2000). He went on to star in the romantic comedies 13 Going on 30 (2004) and Just like Heaven (2005), and the thrillers In the Cut (2003), Zodiac (2007), and Shutter Island (2010). He received a Tony Award nomination for his supporting role in the Broadway revival of Awake and Sing! in 2006. Ruffalo has gained international recognition for playing Bruce Banner / Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with the film The Avengers (2012). Ruffalo earned a record-tying four nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for playing a sperm donor in The Kids Are All Right (2010), Dave Schultz in Foxcatcher (2014), Michael Rezendes in Spotlight (2015), and a debauched lawyer in Poor Things (2023). He won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor for playing a gay activist in the television drama film The Normal Heart (2015), and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for his dual role as identical twins in the miniseries I Know This Much Is True (2020).
After fleeing Earth, Bruce Banner crash-lands on the planet Sakaar, where Hulk fully takes control, leaving Bruce’s consciousness buried. On this distant, chaotic world ruled by the Grandmaster, Hulk thrives in the gladiatorial arena known as the Contest of Champions. Free from Bruce’s restraint, Hulk embraces the thrill of combat, quickly rising through the ranks of Sakaar’s greatest fighters. Hulk’s dominance reaches its peak when he is pitted against the arena’s top contender, Beta Ray Bill, a powerful warrior with connections to Asgard. In an intense, brutal battle, Hulk emerges victorious, defeating Beta Ray Bill and earning the title of the Grandmaster’s champion. For the first time, Hulk feels a sense of belonging, finding purpose in battle and the adoration of the people, without the influence of Bruce’s guilt or anxiety holding him back. As the new champion of Sakaar, Hulk is celebrated and content, enjoying a life of combat and glory. His journey on Sakaar marks a new chapter where he is free to embrace his strength, unconcerned with the consequences of his actions on Earth. Post Credits: A new contender arrives on Sakaar—Thor, captured and brought to the Grandmaster’s arena.
