Batman is one of the most beloved superheroes of all time, which has made playing him a difficult task for more than one actor. The movie 1966 was the first fulllength theatrical adaptation of the batman character. A lot of effort goes into selecting which actor will play batman, a decision that depends on the approval of the filmmakers, dc comics, and even fans. At the tender age of 23, lewis wilson starred in batmans first. The actors who almost played the joker screen rant.
Produced by dc films and distributed by warner bros. In light of the recent revelation that hunger games star jena malone may play the next robin, take a look at all the other actors that have. The serial starred lewis wilson as batman and douglas croft as robin. Heres a look back 10 people who have portrayed the dark knight onscreen. The movie is a 1966 american superhero film based on the batman television series, and the first fulllength theatrical adaptation of the dc comics character batman. Joel schumacher told me we never made another batman film because batman was gay. Jun 04, 2019 in light of the news that robert pattinson will be our next batmanwe take on the daunting task of ranking each of the most famous batman actors sticking only to the most wellknown live action.
Michael emerson voices the joker in the 2012 straighttovideo animated tv movie batman. Jul 12, 2018 the original joker, cesar romero, was known for his acting and singing skills well before playing the iconic character in the first of the caped vigilante films, batman. Oct 03, 2019 the best joker actors ranked from worst to best. Mar 28, 2014 in light of the recent revelation that hunger games star jena malone may play the next robin, take a look at all the other actors that have played batman and robin throughout the years. In fact, actors have been portraying the joker for more than 50 years at this point, and as good as phoenixs performance might be, both he and phillips have continued to say that the movie is a. Batman 1966 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Wilson was the first and youngest actor ever to play the adult batman, and also the least successful. All 15 celebrity window cameos from the 1960s batman tv series. The movie getty images adam west is the original batman, but he never really captured the spirit of what made this character classic to so many people. Nov 19, 2019 you can also head over for everything we know about the batman movie so far, including release date, casting, plot, trailer info, and more. Wealthy entrepreneur bruce wayne adam west and his ward dick grayson burt ward lead a double life. Jul, 2018 cesar romero is one of the original actors to play joker. In light of the news that robert pattinson will be our next batmanwe take on the daunting task of ranking each of the most famous batman actors sticking only to the most wellknown live action. Sep 26, 2019 we look at what each of the movie joker actors have brought to the role, from cesar romero in batman 66 to joaquin phoenix.
We take a look back at the crusading actors whove played batman in tv and the movies, as well as his. Batman has a new villain ready to take him on, with ben affleck teasing that deathstroke will battle the dark knight on the big screen more than any other bigscreen hero, batman has depended on. Grissoms righthand man is jack napier jack nicholson, a brutal man who is not entirely sane. The series started by christopher nolan in 2005 can be watched without viewing any of the previous movies. The following is a list of cast members who voiced or portrayed characters appearing in the batman films.
We look at what each of the movie joker actors have brought to the role, from cesar romero in batman 66 to joaquin phoenix. Including the original movie directed by tim burton, there have been. With the release of justice league this weekend at theaters and driveins everywhere, were once again invited to measure the batmanliness of ben affleck against. Original cast of 1960s batman tv series reunite for new. Audiences today know batman, the 60sera television series, for its campy style and allamerican innocence preaching about eating your veggies and drinking your milk. Oct 04, 2019 in fact, actors have been portraying the joker for more than 50 years at this point, and as good as phoenixs performance might be, both he and phillips have continued to say that the movie is a. The album contains the entire score as heard in the film in chronological order as well as an unreleased cue. Batman tv series 19661968 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Mar 11, 2009 batman comparison of the voice actors who have been the voice of batman with sound clips and images. Original cast of 1960s batman tv series reunite for new animated movie adam west, burt ward, and julie newmar are back for batman. Together with michael keaton, the film helped bring a resurgence to comic book. Other members of the original tv cast also reprised their roles in the movie including burt ward who played the role of robin. Im pretty hyped for this movie, as its cast appears to pivot from the zack snyder movies tendencies for wooden actors. Insider rounds up the other actors who have played batmans greatest foe over the years. The batman 2021 teaser trailer concept robert pattinson. Batman was a 15chapter serial film released in 1943 by columbia pictures and was the first appearance of the comic book character on film. The list is sorted by film and character, as some characters may have been portrayed by multiple actors. Joaquin phoenix will play the latest incarnation of the gotham clown. List of dcau voice actors in dc universe animated original movies. Crime boss carl grissom jack palance effectively runs the town but theres a new crime fighter in town batman michael keaton.
List of dcau voice actors in dc universe animated original. Jack nicholson will go down in history as one of the best jokers thanks to tim burtons batman, but the role almost went to another actor. The original joker, cesar romero, was known for his acting and singing skills well before playing the iconic character in the first of the. Everyone thats taken on the batman on the big screen. Who are all the actors who played batman, in order. Take a look back at actors who played the joker cnet. A recurring gag on the 1960s batman tv series during the shows first two seasons including the batman motion picture which was released between the two seasons was that batman played by adam west and robin played by burt ward would encounter celebrities during their batclimb. Released by 20th century fox, the film starred adam west as batman and burt ward as robin.
All joker actors ranked 8 best joker performances of all time. All joker actors ranked 8 best joker performances of all. Will arnett played batman in the lego movie, the lego batman movie, and the lego movie 2. The following is a list of characters that have appeared in the television series the batman, which ran from september 11, 2004, to march 22, 2008. There has been a variety of actors that have played bruce waynebatman in movies and tv shows both liveaction and animated, and the 1989 movie batman had michael keaton as the title hero but when the movie was in development, other actors were considered for the role, including one thats mostly known for comedic roles and for being quite a. But there are big changes brewing in gotham, and if he wants to save the city from the jokers zach galifianakis hostile takeover, batman may have to drop the lone vigilante. The caped crusader has been portrayed by more actors than any other superhero in movie history eight to be exact. Apparently the original tron costumes were extremely revealing news. Ranking the 10 best batman actors of all time newsarama. You can also head over for everything we know about the batman movie so far, including release date, casting, plot, trailer info, and more. Its a completely unrelated series to the early ones made by tim burton, however, it does depict the same story.
As batman and robin scale a buildings outside wall, a celebrity would. Heres a ranking of the best and worst actors to play batman on the big screen. The film hit theaters two months after the last episode of the first season of the. With the announcement that ben affleck will headline his own batman film, we look back at all the actors to take the dc hero from the page to liveaction films. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of batman begins with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. The film is directed by matt reeves, who wrote the screenplay with mattson tomlin. All the actors who have played batman bruce wayne in movies. Batman 1966 cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. The following is a list of actors who have appeared in both the dcau and in the various dc universe animated original movies. Nelson riddles original score to batman the movie was released in 2010 by lala land records and fox music. At 23, the unknown thespian donned the cape and the cowl in the 15part. In the irreverent spirit of fun that made the lego movie a worldwide phenomenon, the selfdescribed leading man of that ensemble lego batman will arnett stars in his own bigscreen adventure.
This limited edition includes a lavishly illustrated color booklet which features exclusive liner notes by brian baterwhite. The motion picture anthology or the tim burtonjoel schumacher films. Pictures, it was developed as the eleventh film in the dc extended universe dceu and a reboot of the batman film franchise. The animation style bears a strong resemblance to that of jackie chan adventures, since jeff matsuda was the chief character designer for both shows. Villains of batman 1960s series batman wiki fandom. Some of these voice actors reprised their dcau roles in some dc universe animated original movies. Batman adam west and robin burt ward face an assortment of foes. Mar 21, 2020 there has been a variety of actors that have played bruce waynebatman in movies and tv shows both liveaction and animated, and the 1989 movie batman had michael keaton as the title hero but when the movie was in development, other actors were considered for the role, including one thats mostly known for comedic roles and for being quite a character offscreen. Like most movie trilogies, its important to watch the batman movies in order. Batman comparison of the voice actors who have been the voice of batman with sound clips and images. Many of the supervillains who appear in the series, like the joker, penguin and riddler.
Batman batman also known as the caped crusader and the dark knight is primarily the superhero identity of billionaire playboy, industrialist, and philanthropist bruce wayne. The batman marks pattinsons return to the world of franchises. Adam west reprised the role of batman in this movie having earlier played the role in a television series of the same name. Lewis g wilson wilson was the first and youngest actor ever to play the adult batman, and also the least successful. The batman is an upcoming american superhero film based on the dc comics character of the same name. Batman 1989 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Heres a ranking of the best and worst actors to play batman on the big screen 1. Bale, keaton, and affleck are just a few of the many men whove brought batman to life. West played the caped crusader from 1966 through 1968 in the batman television series in addition to a film spinoff. These actors who have played the joker prove theres no one surefire way to bring the clown prince of crime to life.
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