01of 08The SimpsonsThe Simpsonshas featured some pretty impressive guest stars over the years. Muskplayed himselfin season 26 of the long-running cartoon, in an episode titled, “The Musk Who Fell to Earth.” In the episode, the Space X founder lands his Dragon 2 spacecraft in the Simpsons' backyard.

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The Simpsons

Elon Musk

The Simpsonshas featured some pretty impressive guest stars over the years. Muskplayed himselfin season 26 of the long-running cartoon, in an episode titled, “The Musk Who Fell to Earth.” In the episode, the Space X founder lands his Dragon 2 spacecraft in the Simpsons' backyard.

02of 08South ParkMusk voiced himself a few times onSouth Park— first in the season 18 episode, “Handicar,” and then various episodes in season 20.

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South Park

Elon Musk

Musk voiced himself a few times onSouth Park— first in the season 18 episode, “Handicar,” and then various episodes in season 20.

03of 08Iron Man 2It only seems fitting that, as the closest thing to the real-life Iron Man, Musk would show up inIron Man 2.In the film, the South Africa native plays himself and shares some banter with Robert Downey Jr.’s character, Tony Stark.According to the film’s director, Jon Favreau, “Robert Downey, when we were preppingIron Man, said, ‘There’s somebody we should sit down and talk with … This is a guy who can give us some insight into what it’d really be like to be Tony Stark.’ "

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Iron Man 2

Elon Musk

It only seems fitting that, as the closest thing to the real-life Iron Man, Musk would show up inIron Man 2.In the film, the South Africa native plays himself and shares some banter with Robert Downey Jr.’s character, Tony Stark.

According to the film’s director, Jon Favreau, “Robert Downey, when we were preppingIron Man, said, ‘There’s somebody we should sit down and talk with … This is a guy who can give us some insight into what it’d really be like to be Tony Stark.’ "

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Machete Kills

Elon Musk

05of 08Big Bang TheoryMonty Brinton/CBSIn season 9, episode 9 ofThe Big Bang Theory, Muskmade a cameoas himself. In the episode, Howard Wolowitz meets the billionaire while serving Thanksgiving dinner at a shelter.

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Big Bang Theory

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In season 9, episode 9 ofThe Big Bang Theory, Muskmade a cameoas himself. In the episode, Howard Wolowitz meets the billionaire while serving Thanksgiving dinner at a shelter.

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Why Him?

Elon Musk

07of 08Young SheldonMusk makes a cameo in season 1, episode 66 ofYoung Sheldon, in an episode called, “A Patch, a Modem, and a Zantac.” At the end of the episode, it is revealed that he created a landing rocket … with the help of Sheldon’s notebook from childhood.

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Young Sheldon

Elon Musk

Musk makes a cameo in season 1, episode 66 ofYoung Sheldon, in an episode called, “A Patch, a Modem, and a Zantac.” At the end of the episode, it is revealed that he created a landing rocket … with the help of Sheldon’s notebook from childhood.

08of 08Ricky & MortyMusk appeared in season 4 ofRick & Morty,voicing a version of himselffrom an alternate reality. His name? ElonTusk, head ofTuskla— and yes, he did, in fact, have the aforementioned tusks.

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Ricky & Morty

Elon Musk

Musk appeared in season 4 ofRick & Morty,voicing a version of himselffrom an alternate reality. His name? ElonTusk, head ofTuskla— and yes, he did, in fact, have the aforementioned tusks.

source: people.com