Adam West: For an entire generation, West is Batman, thanks to his turn on the iconic TV series that ran from 1966 to 1968 and spawned a film. West’s halting delivery and campy earnestness are a far cry from today’s Dark Knight, but his Bruce Wayne stands as one of the most beloved portrayals.
Ben Affleck Is Batman: 16 Actors Who Played the Dark Knight Before Him (Photos)
Christian Bale, George Clooney, Val Kilmer and Michael Keaton aren't the only other leading men who've played the caped crusader
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