batman actors

Adam West

As far as live-action Batmans go, there’s no one better than the iconic Adam West. Whether you love or hate the campiness of the 1960s TV series, there’s no denying that West informed the public’s perception of the Caped Crusader more than any other actor who’s taken on the role. With an incomparable dedication, the actor possessed a knack for delivering the conviction of Batman with a self-awareness that seeped into the dialogue and allowed him to become truly synonymous with the character.

Val Kilmer

When Kilmer took over for Keaton’s Batman, he had a tall task at hand. Fans loved the first two Tim Burton movies and wanted to love the third film just as much. While 1995’s Batman Forever suffered from a slight lack of focus, the actor’s effective performance was a definite highlight. Not only did he exude a certain charm as Bruce Wayne, but created an overlap between the two personas. Kilmer defined the man behind the mask and treated him as a separate entity, yet very much part of the same person.