Kevin Conroy, The Voice of Batman Animated Series Passes Away

Created By: StateWeb Nov. 11, 2022

The quintessential voice of the Batman animated series for millions of people, Kevin Conroy, has passed away at the age of 66.

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Born in 1955, Kevin Conroy earned a full scholarship to attend Juilliard's drama department in 1973.

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The actor became Batman for fans when he voiced the Dark Knight in a plethora of video games, including the iconic Batman: Justice League cartoon.

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He eventually got the chance to play Bruce Wayne in live-action in The CW's Crisis on Infinite Earth crossover.

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The first report of Conroy's death after a brief battle with cancer came from Diane Pershing.

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Who played Poison Ivy opposite Conroy in the legendary Batman: The Animated Series before being confirmed by Warner Bros. Animation.

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Many fans have said over the years that Conroy's voice is now heard when reading Batman stories. He will truly be missed by Batman fans everywhere.

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