Sad news for superhero fans, especially those who enjoyed them on TV in the 90s. Kevin Conroywho for many years provided the voice of Batman in the iconic Batman: The Animated Series, died at the age of 66. The unfortunate information was revealed by Diana Pershing, a loyal Convoy anima who you may remember from being the voice of Poison Ivy in the same series.
“Our favorite Batman voice, Kevin Conroy, passed away yesterday. He was sick for a while, but really spent a lot of time on cons, much to the delight of all his fans. He will be missed not only by the cast of the series, but also by his legion of fans around the world. RIP mate,” Pershing wrote in a Facebook post. The actress also shared fresh photos next to Conroy.
DC, which has been the home of Kevin Conroy for many years, also dedicated a few words to him: “DC is deeply saddened by the passing of Kevin Conroy, the legendary actor and voice of Batman for generations. His friends, family and fans sorry, we will miss you forever.”
Andrea Romano and Mark Hamill remember Kevin Conroy
Some of Kevin Conroy’s colleagues took advantage of the DC post to pay their respects. one of them was Andrea Romanowho at one time was director casting votes: “Kevin was so much more than just an actor that I had the pleasure of directing and filming – he was a dear friend of mine for over 30 years, whose kindness and generosity knew no bounds. Kevin’s warm heart, his deep laugh and his pure love of life will be with me forever.”
Another legendary voice actor who worked alongside Kevin Conroy and whose words were not to be missed was Mark Hamill. AT Batman: The Animated Series He had the role of the Joker himself, although he is best known worldwide as Luke Skywalker in star Wars: “Kevin was perfection. He was one of my favorite people on the planet and I loved him like a brother. He genuinely cared about the people around him – his integrity shone in everything he did. Every time I saw or talked with him, my spirits lifted.”
Hamill also didn’t hesitate to call Kevin Conroy “the ultimate Batman”, which many fans agree with. He also acknowledged how this work helped him improve his own role:
“Kevin was a brilliant actor. For generations, he has been the perfect Batman. It was one of those perfect scenarios where you find the right guy for the right role and the world gets better. ideal partner. It was such a complementary and creative experience. I wouldn’t have made it without him. He will always be my Batman.”
Mark Hamill.
His legacy as the voice of Batman
Kevin Convoy was born in Westbury (USA). He began his professional career in 1980.starring in a soap opera another world. However, at the beginning he also stood out for his participation in works from California and Broadway. In the late eighties he was in various roles in the world of television. At that time, of course, he was already an established figure.
It was in 1992 when he got the opportunity to voice Gotham City’s vigilante in Batman: The Animated Series, considered by many to be one of the best superhero movies on the small screen. He remained in said series until 1995, but later returned in 1997 to “cloak” the Bat in The New Adventures of Batman.
His role was so iconic that he managed to maintain his position in many other DC series; which Batman of the future, Justice League D Justice League Unlimited. In the cinema, he participated in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, Batman and Mr. Freeze: SubZero, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker, Batman: Batwoman Mystery D Batman: Gotham Knight. The great one is leaving, no doubt.
