Groot/USM

Groot is a fictional alien superhero featured in the Ultimate Spider-Man animated television series and is based on the Marvel Comics character, Groot. Voiced by actor Michael Clarke Duncan, he first appeared in the eighteenth episode of season two, which was titled, "Guardians of the Galaxy".

Notes & Trivia



 * The comic book version of Groot was a member of the Flora Colossus race and first appeared in Tales to Astonish, Volume 1 #13 in November, 1960.


 * Playing the role of Groot was the last acting work for Michael Clarke Duncan. Duncan passed away from heart failure in Los Angeles, California on September 3rd, 2012. Duncan was also known for his performances in films such as Armageddon, Daredevil, Sin City, Planet of the Apes and The Island.


 * A live-action version of Groot is presented in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He is one of the main characters in the 2014 ensemble cast film, Guardians of the Galaxy, where he was voiced by actor Vin Diesel.


 * On Ultimate Spider-Man, Groot appears to share a closer relationship with Drax than any of the others, as evidenced by the fact that Drax carries Groot's flower pot around with him.