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In October 1965, Ward auditioned for the role of Robin. West and Ward were up against Lyle Waggoner and Peter Deyell for the roles of Batman and Robin, respectively. Selected for the role of Robin, Ward thought people would find Gervis (the "G" is soft, as in "gentleman") hard to pronounce and adopted his mother's maiden name , Ward.
Mar 2, 2022 · Learn about the actor who played Batman's sidekick and his struggles with underwear, pills, and orgy crashes. Find out how he improvised, reprised, and survived the iconic role.
Feb 20, 2022 · Burt Ward played Robin opposite Adam West on the TV series, Batman. See the iconic actor now at 76 years old.
Years later, when accepting Harvard's "Man of the Year" award, Burt brought one of his original Robin costumes, even then valued at six figures. Some students came up to him dressed as security guards and told him they would keep the costume safe.
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Jun 26, 2024 · This spring, Burt Ward, the Robin to Adam West’s Batman in the classic 1960s TV series, received the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award in a letter from President Joe Biden.
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Apr 23, 2024 · Burt Ward shares the incredible story of how he, as a young aspiring actor, landed the coveted role of Robin on the iconic television series, Batman, and the longstanding relationship that...
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Jan 9, 2020 · I’ve said before that Burt Ward’s portrayal of Robin is the platonic ideal for the character in any media. So today, on the ever-youthful sidekick’s 70th birthday — I give you 13 examples of his best, brightest and funniest moments.
