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Undoubtedly, one of the most desired roles for a Hollywood actor is that of Batman, not only because of the importance for his career, but also to earn a place in the taste of fans, after having played Batman.
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Until 2017, nine actors have been in charge of embodying the Dark Knightand his time with the mantle of Batman has ranged from just one movie to decades playing the hero of Gotham
Discover the actors who have given life to Batman, as well as the actor who has played this character for the longest time.
Lewis G Wilson (1943)
In 1943 Lewis Wilson became the first actor in history to play Batman for a film series, a pioneering format for current television series. Wilson’s adventure lasted 15 chapters.
Robert Lowery (1949)
In 1949 Lowery played the Batman for a second film series, which lasted 15 chapters.
Lowery also only lasted one year as Batman and in 1959 he was a special guest in the series The Adventures of Superman, starring George Reeves, with which two actors who have played the two most important DC heroes shared the stage for the first time.
Adam West (1965-1968)
Lorenzo Semple and William Dozier, producers of the series, chose West, whom they saw in a commercial for milk flavorings, as their new version of Bruce Wayne / Batman, in the interpretation that popularized Batman inside and outside the United States .
West was the lead in the series, which ran for 120 episodes and one movie. Until 1992 he was the actor who played Batman the longest
Michael Keaton (1989 – 1992 / 2023)
Now under the direction of Tim Burton, Michael Keaton was chosen to play Batman in a decision that was initially protested by fans, who doubted Keaton’s abilities, who came to this role after playing comic characters.
Keaton’s success as Batman was immediate, so he did not hesitate to hire him for the sequel to the 1989 film.
Now it has been said that he will return in The Flash (2023) and in other projects, some of which have been cancelled, such as Batgirl. If his return is confirmed, he would be the longest-serving actor who has brought Batman to life.
Val Kilmer (1995)
Before the departure of Michael Keaton from the production of the third Batman film, Warner Bros and Joel Schumacher chose Val Kilmer, who rose to fame for films such as Top Gun and The Doors, where he played the leader of the band, Jim Morrison .
Kilmer only lasted for one film and declined to do the fourth part of this film, arguing that he did not want to be pigeonholed in one role.
George Clooney (1997)
Clooney gained popularity thanks to his portrayal of Dr. Doug Ross in the ER series, but his portrayal as Batman didn’t just happen at night, which meant that his adventure only lasted for one movie, which is ranked among the worst in history.
Christian Bale (2005-2012)
In 1995 Christian Bale sought out the role of Robin for Batman Forever, but lost to Chris O’Donnell.
A decade later it was time for revenge for Bale, who not only kept the role of Batman, but also played it for three films, which were a commercial and critical success.
At the moment, Bale is the actor who has played him the most times in cinema, with three feature films.
Ben Affleck (2016 – 2018 / 2023)
In 2013, Warner Bros. began its cinematographic universe, and one of its key projects was the first meeting on the big screen of its two greatest heroes, Superman (Henry Cavill) and Batman, for which reason they delegated the responsibility of actor Ben Affleck. Play the Dark Knight.
Affleck debuted in Batman v Superman, and reprized his role in Justice League, along with cameos in Suicide Squad.
It has been reported that he will return in 2023 with The Flash, and perhaps other projects, which would put him among the most important Batman.
Robert Pattinson (2022 – ?)
The actor played a younger, inexperienced but intriguing version of Batman, who has been operating in Gotham for two years.
The good reviews of the account gave the green light to a sequel that will arrive in 2025, in addition to a series of television projects that will make up the Batman-Verse.
Kevin Conroy (1992-2022)
Without wearing the Batman suit, Conroy is the actor who has played Batman the longest.
Warner Bros. Animation cast him in 1992 to voice Bruce Wayne and Batman in the series that ran from 1992 to 1997, but his performance was so good that he was considered for more Batman animated appearances, such as Justice League, animated films , and the Arkham Asylum video game series
Conroy passed away this past November 2022.
Source: DC Comics
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