Famous Batman Voice Actor Kevin Conroy Dies

The world of comics and superheroes has lost another legend walking among us. Kevin Conroy, who has been particularly famous for voicing Batman on film and television, passed away, aged 66.

DC Comics disclosed the heart-breaking news on Friday, adding that the voice behind the Dark Knight was battling intestinal cancer for some time. Kevin voiced the superhero for the first time in Batman: The Animated Series in 1992.

DC is deeply saddened at the passing of Kevin Conroy, a legendary actor and the voice of Batman for multiple generations. He will be forever missed by his friends, family, and fans. https://t.co/GgdfYvoKVL pic.twitter.com/pSy8h29h6r
— DC (@DCOfficial) November 11, 2022

His portrayal of Batman was so appreciated that he continued to voice Batman and his alter ego Bruce Wayne in about fifteen movies, and several DC animated series like The New Batman Adventures (1997-1999), Batman Beyond (1999-2001), and Teen Titans Go! (2018).

Conroy also voiced Batman in several video games, including the Batman: Arkham franchise, the Injustice series, and the recently released Multiversus.

While his portrayal of Batman gained him recognition, his work was not limited to the Caped Crusader. He has voiced other characters in Ben 10: Alien Force, Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?, and Masters of the Universe: Revelation.

Stunned by the loss of this brilliant actor. Words can't express my admiration and respect for the man. I loved him like a brother.#RIPKevinConroy 💔 pic.twitter.com/THlaZ2uTSh
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) November 11, 2022

Mark Hamill, who has worked with Conroy on several projects, expressed his grief and said he was perfection and cared for everybody around him.

Conroy was openly gay, and he wrote a comic “Finding Batman” which was released this year at the DC Pride 2022 event. Through the comic, he shared his experience playing the masked vigilante and his struggles with being gay in the 60s.

Every hero has an origin story, this is his.

As a tribute to the incredible Kevin Conroy, we've made his personal FINDING BATMAN story from DC PRIDE 2022 free-to-read on #DCUNIVERSEINFINITE: https://t.co/wz7WBdJCOl pic.twitter.com/hP6uHAXxXx
— DC (@DCOfficial) November 11, 2022

The prominent voice behind Batman was born in 1955 in Westbury, New York. He studied acting at The Julliard School with Robin Williams as his roommate. He is survived by his husband, sister, and brother.

About Batman: The Animated Series (1992)

Batman: The Animated Series was an American television series featuring Batman. The series is popular for its unique noir-style animation and narrative. It was developed by Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, and Mitch Brian. Batman: The Animated Series originally aired on Fox Kids from 1992 until 1995.

The story of Batman: The Animated Series further connects with other DC Animated series and movies of the same era, like Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, Justice League, Justice League Unlimited, Batman Beyond, and Static Shock.

Source: Official Website