Batman actor Kevin Conroy has died at the age of 66 after a brief battle with cancer, his representative confirmed Friday. was known. Batman: The Animated Series and the arkham video games.
After beginning his career on stage (playing Hamlet in 1984) and appearing in TV shows such as Dynasty, Another World, and Cheers, Conroy played Batman in the animated series that began in 1992. was cast in the career-defining role of
Director Andrea Romano, who plays Conroy, said, “Kevin’s warm heart, joyful and deep laugh, and pure love of life will be with me forever.
He also played a superhero in DC’s follow-up shows Batman Beyond, Justice League, and Justice League Unlimited, as well as an amazing Mask of Phantasmand video games Injustice and this year’s Multiversus (his last performance in that role). He played the live-action version of the character in his 2019 Arrowverse. Crisis of Infinity crossover event.
Earlier this year Conroy wrote: deeply personal story for DC Pride 2022 Comic Anthology On how the struggles he faced as an actor after coming out as gay helped him find his voice Bruce Wayne, the crusade against crime is propelled by the pain of witnessing the murder of his parents.Batman comics publisher DC pays tribute to Conroy Read this inspiring story for free It was announced on Friday on the DC Universe Infinite Comic Subscription Service.
“It seemed to roar out of 30 years of frustration, confusion, denial, love, longing… What are you longing for? An anchor, a harbor, a sense of security, a sense of identity.” He wrote the story find batman“Yes, I can relate. This is terrain I know all too well. I felt Batman rising from the depths.”
Fellow actor Mark Hamill, who played Joker in the 90s animated series and Arkham Games, tweeted: He loved Conroy as “a brother’s favorite.” He also released a statement praising him as a “great actor.”
“For generations, he was the definitive Batman. It was one of those perfect scenarios where they got the exact right guy for the exact right part, and the world is going through it.” It’s gotten better.” Rhythm and subtlety, tone and delivery — It all helped inform my performance as well. He was the ideal partner. His was a complementary and creative experience. he couldn’t do without him. He will always be my Batman. ”
Conroy was also a regular on the convention circuit. warmly greet fansDiane Pershing, who played Poison Ivy in the animated series, Pointed out in a Facebook post He will be “missed not only by the cast of the series, but by his legions of fans around the world”.
Paul Dini, one of the producers of the animated series, paid tribute to the late actor, solemn tweet image Batman overlooking the Gotham City skyline.
“Kevin brought light everywhere,” Dini said in a statement. “Do your best in the recording booth, Feeding first responders at 9/11, or allowing all the fans who have been waiting for him to have a moment with Batman. A hero in every sense. Irreplaceable. Forever. “