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Career peaks. Kitt as Catwoman in the Batman television series, 1967. In 1950, Orson Welles gave Kitt her first starring role as Helen of Troy in his staging of Dr. Faustus. Two years later, Kitt was cast in the revue New Faces of 1952, introducing "Monotonous" and "Bal, Petit Bal", two songs with which she is still identified.
Learn about Eartha Kitt's portrayal of Catwoman in the third and final season of Batman, and her remarkable life as a singer, actress and activist. Find out why she was cast as Catwoman, how she differed from Julie Newmar, and what happened to her career after Batman.
Apr 2, 2014 · Singer and actress Eartha Kitt is best known for her holiday song "Santa Baby," and for playing Catwoman in the 1960's TV show 'Batman.'.
Jun 20, 2024 · Eartha Kitt was an American singer and dancer noted for her sultry vocal style and slinky beauty who also achieved success as a dramatic stage and film actress. Her best-known songs included ‘C’est Si Bon,’ ‘Santa Baby,’ and ‘I Want to Be Evil.’
Feb 25, 2024 · In this video, we delve into the iconic performance of Eartha Kitt as Catwoman, and how she broke barriers as a black woman in Hollywood during the 1960s.
Feb 18, 2020 · The Greatest Black Superheroes of All Time. For Kitt, Catwoman wasn't just a defining role but an empowering character that enabled her to be just as impactful in real life, as shown by her...
Dec 27, 2008 · Eartha Kitt, who died at 81 on Christmas Day, created a catwoman archetype that is now as embedded in our collective pop psyche as Mae West’s swiveling sex goddess.
