Adam West, the actor who portrayed the superhero Batman on television in the 1960s, and who seemed trapped in the character’s cape and tights for the rest of his career, died June 9 in Los Angeles. 1 of 15 Full Screen Autoplay Close Skip Ad × Photos: Actor Adam West, TV’s original Batman (1928–2017) View Photos Adam West, whose straight-faced portrayal of Batman in a 1960s TV series lifted the tight-clad Caped Crusader into the national consciousness, died at age 88. Caption Adam West, whose straight-faced portrayal of Batman in a 1960s TV series lifted the tight-clad Caped Crusader into the national consciousness, died at age 88. March 17, 1966 Adam West portrays Batman in the television show’s first season. Keeping his tongue firmly planted in cheek, Mr. West voiced a corrupt mayor in the animated series “Family Guy” — a mayor named Adam West.

Source: Washington Post June 10, 2017 16:12 UTC