![]() ![]() West’s turn as the “classic” Batman has laid the foundation for the success of all the incarnations of the “Caped Crusader” that have followed after him. In the early 1960’s, Batman was simply a cartoon character in a comic book that was close to cancellation, but Adam West’s performance in the ground-breaking TV adaptation propelled Batman into becoming one of the most-famous characters in modern fiction. It’s been said the biggest pop-culture phenomena of the 1960’s can be boiled down to the “Three B’s”: Beatles, Bond, and BATMAN. That same year, he made his feature film debut opposite Paul Newman in The Young Philadelphians.Ī long line of TV roles followed on shows like Maverick, Bonanza and The Outer Limits, as well as a co-starring role for a season on The Detectives.īut, in 1965, his life would change forever when producer William Dozier, impressed by Adam’s talent, looks and humor, handpicked him to take on the title role of ABC’s new TV series, BATMAN. He arrived in Hollywood in 1959, after landing a contract with Warner Brothers studios. He deserves his place of honor on our famed Walk of Fame,” said Leron Gubler, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO.ĭuring the span of a 50-year career, from Batman to the voice of Quahog’s Mayor on Family Guy, Adam West has become a television icon.īorn in Walla Walla, Washington as William West Anderson, Adam began his career as a radio DJ and TV show host. Adam West fired up the billion dollar Batman franchise: the golden years and the classic Batman, the Bright Knight. Fans have been waiting for this special day for many years. “We are thrilled to honor Adam with this prestigious award. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Adam West with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, Apat 11:30 a.m. Adam West Celebrates 50 Years In The Biz with Star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
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