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Learn about the life and career of Adam West, who starred as Batman in the 1960s TV series and film. Find out his early roles, voice-over work, awards, and personal details.
It stars Adam West as Bruce Wayne/Batman and Burt Ward as Dick Grayson / Robin —two crime-fighting heroes who defend Gotham City from a variety of archvillains. [ 1 ][ 2 ] It is known for its camp style and upbeat theme music, as well as its intentionally humorous, simplistic morality aimed at its preteen audience. [ 3 ] .
At age 10, in 1938, West had a cache of comic books; and starting in 1939, Batman, who appeared in Detective Comics, made a big impression on him--the comic hero was part bat-man (a la Count Dracula) and part world's greatest detective (a la Charlie Chan and Sherlock Holmes).
With Adam West, Burt Ward, Alan Napier, Neil Hamilton. Follows the adventures of wealthy entrepreneur Bruce Wayne, also known as the Caped Crusade Batman and his young ward Dick Grayson also known as Batman's sidekick Robin the boy wonder as they battle evildoers in Gotham City.
Nov 28, 2023 · American actor Adam West was best known for playing the crime-fighting superhero Batman in the popular 1960s television series.
Jun 10, 2017 · Batman gets booed — “Deep Freeze” — Season 2, Episode 20. Unlike the modern rendition of Batman, West’s 1960s version was universally beloved most of the time.
Learn about the life and career of Adam West, the actor who played Batman in the 1960s TV series and movie. Find out his birth name, height, family, awards, trivia and more.
