Adam West

TV Actor

William West Anderson, professionally known as Adam West, was an American actor. He portrayed Batman in the 1960s ABC series of the same name and its 1966 theatrical feature film, reprising the role in other films and television shows until his retirement from live-action appearances.

Full Name

Birthday

Sep 19, 1928

deathday

Jun 9, 2017

AGE

BORN

United States

BIrth SIGN

Virgo

RElationship

Height

6′ 2″

Net Worth

About

Adam West was born William West Anderson on September 19, 1928, in Walla Walla, Washington. He is an American actor best known for his role as Batman in the ABC series of the same name in 1966 and its movie spin-offs. His zodiac sign is Virgo, and his ethnicity is Caucasian. His parents were Otto West Anderson and Audrey V. Speer.

West began acting at a young age when he entered a children's theater company at age eight. He attended Whitman College, where he majored in English Literature and Psychology and minored in Music. After college, he moved to Hawaii and worked as a milkman before getting into radio work under the name 'Paul West'.

West gained fame for his role as Batman in the television series "Batman" which aired from 1966 to 1968. He also appeared in several films such as "The Outlaws Is Coming," "Robinson Crusoe on Mars," "The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker," and "The Happy Hooker Goes To Hollywood." In addition to this work, West has done voice over work for various animated series such as The Simpsons, Family Guy, The Fairly Oddparents, Johnny Bravo and more.

He was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012 with 2 stars - one for television and another for motion pictures. In recent years, he has continued to appear in television shows such as Drop Dead Diva and 30 Rock. Adam West passed away at the age of 88 on June 9th 2017 due to leukemia complications.

Life Timeline

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1928</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Adam West is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On September 19, 1928, Adam West was born in Walla Walla, Washington.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1959</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Debuts TV Series Batamn</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Debuts as the iconic Batman on the ABC TV series of the same name.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1966</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Series Finale Aired</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">The Batman series finale aired on March 14, 1966.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1970</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Starring Role in The Outlaws Is Coming</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Starring role in The Outlaws Is Coming alongside Burt Reynolds, Lee Marvin, and Robert Duvall.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1990s</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Guest Roles on Popular Shows</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Regular guest roles on popular shows such as The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Futurama.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2016</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to television.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2017</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Death of Adam West</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Adam West passed away on June 9, 2017 at the age of 88.</p></div>

Why We Love Them

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> He's an Iconic Actor</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Adam West is an iconic actor who was best known for his role as Batman in the 1960s television series. His portrayal of Batman has become legendary, and he is remembered fondly by fans of all ages for his campy yet charming portrayal of the Dark Knight.</p></div>

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> He's a Generous Supporter of Charities</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Adam West was very generous with his time and money when it came to charitable causes. He supported many charities over his lifetime and often attended charity events. He was especially passionate about supporting animals, children, and the arts.</p></div>

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> He Had a Great Sense of Humor</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Adam West had a great sense of humor that was evident on and off the screen. He never took himself too seriously and was always up for a laugh or a joke. He had a witty and lighthearted approach to life that made him a joy to be around.</p></div>

Interesting Facts

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> First Actor to Play Batman</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Adam West was the first actor to play Batman in the widely successful Batman TV series which ran from 1966 - 1968.</p></div>

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> Voiced Mayor Adam West on Family Guy</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Adam West lent his voice to the character of Mayor Adam West on the hit show Family Guy, a role which he voiced for over 15 years.</p></div>

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> Appeared in Three Different Star Trek Series</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Adam West appeared in the original Star Trek series, Deep Space Nine and Voyager.</p></div>

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> Had an Asteroid Named After Him</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">In 2017, an asteroid located between Mars and Jupiter was named after Adam West. The asteroid is officially known as "Asteroid 6525 West."</p></div>