MCU outings are hardly a whetstone to measure Mark Ruffalo's calibre, even though he is absolutely fantabulous as the nerdy, troubled Banner and his unpredictable, bumbling alter-ego Hulk. In a career spanning three decades, Ruffalo has been playing all kinds of roles - from being amiable romantic interests to A-grade a-holes. He is the kind of actor who is merely a strong performance away from an Oscar win. So on the occasion of his 52nd birthday, we look at seven of his finest performances for those who want to be familiar with his work outside the MCU.