Adam West is a true
American icon. From his humble beginning on a wheat ranch in
Walla Walla, Washington,
Adam skyrocketed to fame in
Hollywood, pursuing an extraordinary career in entertainment that has spanned half a century. His role as
Batman in the classic television series and feature of the same name continues to be seen throughout the world more than 40 years after its debut. While Batman, and his alter ego,
Bruce Wayne, remains his signature role, Adam has a multitude of motion picture, theater, and TV credits to his name.
Adam West has also lent his voice to animated characters in such well-known series as
Family Guy,
The Simpsons,
Rugrats, Batman,
Animaniacs,
Jonny Bravo, Spydogs,
The Super Adventure Team, and many others. His voice-over work in animated film includes the roles of "Ace, Hollywood
Chicken Little" in
Disney's Chicken Little, and "
Uncle Art" in
Disney's Meet the Robinsons. In
2000, he also contributed the voice of "
Leonard Fox" to the animated short,
Redux Riding Hood, which went on to win an
Academy Award nomination.
Burt Ward (born July 6, 1946) is an
American television actor and activist
. He is best known for his portrayal of
Robin in the television series Batman (1966--68) and its theatrical film spin-off.
As an eleventh generation American and a
Mayflower descendant,
Julie Newmar has beauty, brains and a charming sense of humor.
Born Julia Chalene Newmeyer in
Los Angeles, her father,
Donald, was an engineering professor, head of the Phys Ed.
Department, and head football coach at
LACC. He was on the
L. A. Buccaneers Wonder Team. Her mother,
Helen Jesmer, was a
Ziegfeld Follies girl, said by
Eddie Cantor to have the most beautiful legs in the Follies. From an early age,
Julie studied classical piano, ballet, and every form of dance her mother would drive her to lessons for, graduating high school at 15, then spending a year in
Europe with her mother and brother
John. On her
UCLA entrance exam, she scored a 99, staying only six weeks, switching to
Universal Studios as choreographer, teacher, and dance double.
Not yet 18, she was the original "
Golden Girl," a statue-come-to-life dancing in "
Serpent of the Nile," often times seen on MySpace, YouTube, and was one of the brides in the classic
MGM musical "
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers."
In 1966, urged by her brother at
Harvard, she created the role of
Catwoman in "Batman." Her sense of humor and physicality made her this show's most popular villain. Similarly popular was her appearance as April the Laundress in "
The Monkees Get Out More
Dirt". On "
Wide, Wide World of
Sports," she made three parachute jumps. She was killed off in "
Columbo" but slayed audiences as
Lola in "
Damn Yankees." She was given a chapter in the book "
Mothers of Invention" for having created "Nudemar," a new design in pantyhose, appearing in
People Magazine.
Few women have had a movie named after them. Julie's name literally became box office via "
To Wong Foo,
Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar," a film from
Stephen Spielberg's company. Literary types from
John D. MacDonald to
Harlan Coben have written characters based on Julie or alluding to Julie's "special
... beautiful and animated... incomparable feminine" personality. She was persuaded by Adam West to re-make Catwoman in his "
Return to the Batcave." She also appeared in her own "
A&E; Biography."
A feud over "quality of life" issues with neighbor
Jim Belushi ended amicably in a historic and hysteric guest spot on his show, "
According to Jim," which once again proved she's as active and attractive as ever. Batman's formidable feline,
Belushi's archly attractive enemy.
From the '60s into the
21st century, Julie is still fascinating. "
Beauty is her business" as well as her passion for art and design and gardening, which have led to a rose, day lily, and an orchid named in her honor. Her magnificent gardens are first choice for
L.A.'s top charity events. "Why not? I live in
Paradise."
A book on the oft asked questions "How do you look the way you do?" The answers are few when it comes to makeup and exercise. "
It's the inner life that's all important".
Check it out on JulieNewmar.com -- her
2011 book, "The
Conscious Catwoman Explains
Life on Earth". She is currently writing short stories, magazine pieces, as well as a bi-monthly memoir on the beatitudes of yes, consummate bliss.
This trio are also appearing at
Denver Comicon
All panels playlist 13 hours worth! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9cph6onVaJIntWO-xiwYJTRIe1Q74-QT
- published: 08 Jun 2014
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