Happy Hogan (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

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Harold Joseph "Happy" Hogan is the Head of Security of Stark Industries, and one of Tony Stark's closest friends. A former boxer, he was employed by Stark as a personal chauffeur and bodyguard, continuing to be in his service after his kidnapping in Afghanistan, and assisted him in taking down Ivan Vanko. Hogan was almost killed during Aldrich Killian's War, which motivated Stark to get revenge on the Mandarin, who he believed was behind Hogan's injuries. After his recovery, Hogan continued to faithfully serve as Stark's friend and employee.

Hogan oversaw Stark's mentorship over Peter Parker as Spider-Man, aiding the young hero on his trip to Germany and acting as their liaison when Parker continued his superhero activities. Initially irritated by the boy and avoiding his duties with him, Hogan grew to respect Parker when he delivered Vulture to justice, as he targeted a cargo plane under Hogan's supervision that was carrying equipment for the Avengers Compound.

In 2023, Hogan was present at Stark's funeral, after he died during the Battle of Earth. Hogan began working with May Parker the following year and helped Peter Parker fight the Elementals in Europe. When Parker became a victim of public hostility after he was framed for murdering Mysterio, Hogan allowed him and May to use his condominium to escape the unwanted publicity. Later, Hogan would be ridden with grief after May's death to the attack done by Green Goblin, and have his memories of Parker erased by Doctor Strange's spell.