Secretary Ross — Black Widow Character Profile

About Secretary Ross

U.S. Secretary of State.

Secretary Ross — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Political power, Military command, Strategic planning, Diplomacy, Obsession

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 5/10
• Influence: 9/10

Affiliations

• Marvel Cinematic Universe

Quick Facts about Secretary Ross

Full Name

Thaddeus Ross

Eye Color

Blue

Hair Color

White hair

First Appearance

The Incredible Hulk

Nationality

American

Secretary Ross's Known Relations

• Betty Ross — Child

Secretary Ross appears in 6 titles

• The Incredible Hulk (2008) — character page
• Captain America: Civil War (2016) — character page
• Avengers: Infinity War (2018) — character page
• Avengers: Endgame (2019) — character page
• Black Widow (2021)
• Captain America: Brave New World (2025) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

William Hurt

Appears in

Black Widow (2021)

Role

Supporting

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