<P> Chris Cooper portrays Norman Osborn , the late founder of Oscorp and Harry Osborn 's father , while B.J. Novak portrays Alistair Smythe . Denis Leary reprises his role as George Stacy from the first film , where he appears as a ghost in Peter 's visions , while Kari Coleman , Charlie DePew , Skyler Gisondo and Jacob Rodier reprise their roles as Helen Stacy , Philip Stacy , Howard Stacy and Simon Stacy respectively . Spider - Man co-creator , Stan Lee , has a cameo appearance as a guest at Peter and Gwen 's graduation ceremony . Michael Massee reprises his role as the `` Man in the Shadows '' from the first film , with the character now credited as `` Gustav Fiers ( The Gentleman ) '' . Aidy Bryant appears as a woman dressed as the Statue of Liberty . J.D. Walsh appears as an online instructor demonstrating how batteries work and an uncredited actor portrays the Oscorp hired assassin who was sent to kill Richard and Mary . </P>
<P> Chris Cooper portrays Norman Osborn , the late founder of Oscorp and Harry Osborn 's father , while B.J. Novak portrays Alistair Smythe . Denis Leary reprises his role as George Stacy from the first film , where he appears as a ghost in Peter 's visions , while Kari Coleman , Charlie DePew , Skyler Gisondo and Jacob Rodier reprise their roles as Helen Stacy , Philip Stacy , Howard Stacy and Simon Stacy respectively . Spider - Man co-creator , Stan Lee , has a cameo appearance as a guest at Peter and Gwen 's graduation ceremony . Michael Massee reprises his role as the `` Man in the Shadows '' from the first film , with the character now credited as `` Gustav Fiers ( The Gentleman ) '' . Aidy Bryant appears as a woman dressed as the Statue of Liberty . J.D. Walsh appears as an online instructor demonstrating how batteries work and an uncredited actor portrays the Oscorp hired assassin who was sent to kill Richard and Mary . </P>
who played norman osborn in spider man 2
who played norman osborn in spider man 2
Chris Cooper
Chris Cooper