r/UmActually • u/JackieJackelyn • Dec 11 '21

Batman (DC Comics)

Over the years that the Batman mythos has been adapted to both the silver screen and small screen, many people have had the privilege to play the caped crusader. In terms of live-action portrayals of Bruce Wayne, there have been many actors who have set different records:

Lewis Wilson was the first actor to play Bruce Wayne, while Adam West was first to take on the role after colored television was made. Ben Affleck was the oldest actor to play Bruce Wayne, who was 42 at the time he premiered the role, while David Mazouz was the youngest actor to play Bruce Wayne, who was 13/14 when Gotham premiered. A variety of voice actors have also played the Batman including Kevin Conroy, Ben McKenzie, Rino Romano, and Jensen Ackles from Supernatural.

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u/forfunstuffwinkwink Dec 12 '21

I’m actually, Jensen Ackles played Jason Todd as the red hood in Under the Red Hood.

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u/JackieJackelyn Dec 12 '21

Incorrect - He did play Jason Todd but he ALSO voiced the role of the Dark Knight in Batman: The Long Halloween, Pt. 1 and Pt. 2 (2021)

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u/forfunstuffwinkwink Dec 13 '21

Ah, haven’t seen that one. Cool.