Comic book films are some of the most popular movies out there, with their leading actors and actresses being some of the most successful in the business. But oftentimes, after actors make it big, they slowly crawl back into the shadows and out of the spotlight, disappearing from the public eye. This list is specifically about those people. These are the actors who were in huge Hollywood superhero films that you haven't seen or heard from in years. What are those actors doing now, anyway?
From the original Batman movie starring Michael Keaton to Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man, we're taking a look to see what these celebrities are up to today. Who's current career status surprises you the most? Take a look through the list to find out!
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Annette O'Toole
Then: In 1983, she played Lana Lang in Superman III.
Now: For 10 years, she played Superman's mom, Ma Kent, on Smallville!
Danny DeVito
Then: In 1992, he starred as The Penguin in Batman Returns.
Now: DeVito pops up in movies occasionally, but he's been sitting cozy as Frank on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia since 2006.
Donal Logue
Then: In 1998, he starred in Blade as Quinn (Deacon Frost's right-hand man).
Now: After becoming one of the greats of the late 90's early 2000's in film, he's now a huge TV star, appearing in shows like ER, Copper, Sons of Anarchy, Law and Order: SVU, and Gotham, starring as Harvey Bullock.
Eric Bana
Then: Bana played Bruce Banner in 2003's Hulk.
Now: He's had a solid movie career since 2003, appearing in major films including Troy, Munich, and Star Trek, and more recently, Hanna and Lone Survivor.
J.K. Simmons
Then: Simmons starred in 2002's Spider-Man and its sequels as J. Jonah Jameson.
Now: Beyond being the face of Farmers Insurance, he acts constantly. He has 143 credits (this guy is an acting machine). He's also reprised his role as JJJ on Ultimate Spider-Man. His latest release is 2014's Sundance Film Festival-winner, Whiplash.
Michael Keaton
Then: In 1989, he played Bruce Wayne in Batman.
Now: He's had a huge career resurgence recently with Toy Story 3, The Other Guys, Need For Speed, Robocop, and most recently, the critically acclaimed Birdman.
Rebecca Romijn
Then: In 2000, she played Mystique in X-Men.
Now: Besides popping up as a great cameo in X-Men: First Class, this model turned-actress hasn't stopped working at all. She even showed up in another pre-Marvel Studios film, The Punisher (2004), and she's currently a lead on The Librarians.
Shaquille O'Neal
Then: He played John Henry Irons in 1997's Steel.
Now: In 2012, O'Neal got his doctorate in education and is reportedly continuing on to law school.
Tim Robbins
Then: In 1986, he starred as Phil Blumburtt in Howard the Duck.
Now: After winning an Oscar, he starred in heavy-hitting movies, such as Shawshank Redemption, Mystic River, and Austin Powers. Additionally, he began dabbling in directing (Treme, Dead Man Walking, Cradle Will Rock), and writing (Dead Man Walking) and even popped up in another comic movie: Green Lantern. His most recent projects consist of Portlandia and The Spoils of Babylon.
Uma Thurman
Then: She played Poison Ivy in 1997's Batman & Robin.
Now: She Killed Bill shortly thereafter, and has enjoyed a healthy film (Motherhood, Nymphomaniac) and TV (Smash) career since.