It topped the market in 57 countries around the world plus the movie is already winning awards.
But why do all those Kens look familiar?
Keep reading to find out which actors were bringing the Ken-ergy!
However, the Marvel show wasn’t his first series work.
He also won an Independent Spirit Award and a San Francisco Film Award.
In 2021, he was named in the BritishGQMen Of The Year list as a Boss Breakthrough Actor.
On the horizon, he has a starring role in the upcoming Bob Marley biopic as the legendary singer.
Simu Liu: Ken #2
Simu Liuis a Canadian actor, writer, and producer.
Liu played Jung, the Kims' son.
He is also credited in the new Avenger movie currently in development that is set to release in 2027.
Liu has won several awards including two Canadian Screen Awards and a People’s Choice Award.
But film isn’t the only art he is interested in.
Liu is also a singer.
His newest single titled “Don’t” was released in April 2023.
Evans also appeared in one episode of “Insecure” with “Barbie” alum,Issa Rae.
The younger Evans had doubts about his ability to land one of the Ken roles.
Whovians will recognize Gatwa as the upcoming 15th Doctor on the long-running BBC sci-fi series “Doctor Who.”
Gatwa will take over the TARDIS in late 2023 after a three-episode arc featuring David Tennant.
John Cena played the mermaid version of Ken with flowing blond locks and a mermaid tail.
He told theTodayshow: “It was a happy accident” that he ended up as a Ken.
As a result, Cena’s character got his own spinoff show on HBO Max.
Cena has voiced a slew of animated characters as well.
Stourton’s face has graced the silver screen prior to “Barbie,” however.
The actor who played him is likely more recognizable than his character, however.
His voiceover credits are also quite long.
Brydon has received many award nominations including five BAFTAs.
Fun fact: He also attended secondary school with fellow Welsh actorCatherine Zeta-Jones.
David Mumeni: Footrub Ken
London-born David Mumeni briefly appears in “Barbie” as Footrub Ken.
While he may be new to American audiences, British television watchers have been seeing his face for years.
The program helps underprivileged youth receive acting training.
“It’s important they know there is a place in the industry for them.”
His credit list is extensive since the actor started his career before he was even a teenager.
It just looks a lot funnier!"
He currently has seven upcoming projects as of publication, including a Scott Pilgrim animated series.
