Voice actor Kevin Conroy has died. He was 66.
The actor, who voiced the iconic Dark Knight across many of DC’s Batman animated series died on Thursday (10 November), Warner Bros announced.
His voiceover agent Steven Neibert confirmed the news to The Independent, writing: “The voice-over community lost one of the greats. I am completely devastated as I worked with him for over 25 years.”
Casting and dialogue director Andrea Romano added in a statement: “Kevin was far more than an actor whom I had the pleasure of casting and directing – he was a dear friend for 30+ years whose kindness and generous spirit knew no boundaries.
“Kevin’s warm heart, delightfully deep laugh and pure love of life will be with me forever.”
Conroy began his 30-year run voicing the titular superhero in 1992’s Batman: The Animated Series, which ran until 1996.
After the series concluded, he continued his role across a variation of nearly 60 productions,...
The actor, who voiced the iconic Dark Knight across many of DC’s Batman animated series died on Thursday (10 November), Warner Bros announced.
His voiceover agent Steven Neibert confirmed the news to The Independent, writing: “The voice-over community lost one of the greats. I am completely devastated as I worked with him for over 25 years.”
Casting and dialogue director Andrea Romano added in a statement: “Kevin was far more than an actor whom I had the pleasure of casting and directing – he was a dear friend for 30+ years whose kindness and generous spirit knew no boundaries.
“Kevin’s warm heart, delightfully deep laugh and pure love of life will be with me forever.”
Conroy began his 30-year run voicing the titular superhero in 1992’s Batman: The Animated Series, which ran until 1996.
After the series concluded, he continued his role across a variation of nearly 60 productions,...
- 11/11/2022
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - TV
The Bat signal will burn brighter over the citizens of Gotham City this evening to honor the memory of Kevin Conroy, the beloved actor, writer, and voice of Batman. Diane Pershing announced Conroy’s passing, the voice of the DC character Poison Ivy, and publicist Gary Miereanu confirmed the sad news. Conroy passed after “a short battle with cancer,” according to Miereanu.
You can read Pershing’s heartfelt post about Mr. Conroy below:
Conroy starred in the acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series from 1992-96 and continued wearing the cape and cowl through nearly 60 different productions spanning 15 films and 400 television episodes and video games. Recognized by millions as their favorite Batman actor, Conroy represented a generation of fans who patrolled the streets of Gotham City after school and were comforted to learn Conroy is a proud member of the LGBT community. In Conroy’s critically acclaimed story “Finding Batman,” he spoke...
You can read Pershing’s heartfelt post about Mr. Conroy below:
Conroy starred in the acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series from 1992-96 and continued wearing the cape and cowl through nearly 60 different productions spanning 15 films and 400 television episodes and video games. Recognized by millions as their favorite Batman actor, Conroy represented a generation of fans who patrolled the streets of Gotham City after school and were comforted to learn Conroy is a proud member of the LGBT community. In Conroy’s critically acclaimed story “Finding Batman,” he spoke...
- 11/11/2022
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Kevin Conroy, best known for voicing Batman in many shows over the years, has died.
He was 66.
Diane Pershing, the voice of DC's Poison Ivy, revealed the news.
“Very sad news: our beloved voice of Batman, Kevin Conroy, died yesterday," Pershing shared via Facebook.
2He’s been ill for a while but he really put in a lot of time at the cons, to the joy of all of his fans."
"He will be sorely missed not just by the cast of the series but by his legion of fans all over the world,” Pershing shared on Facebook today.
Pershing went on to speak about Conroy with a series of photos.
“Below are pictures of Kevin with Loren Lester who plays Robin another with me and Tara Strong who is in the later episodes of Batman cartoons."
"And then finally, one of Kevin and me in front of the huge...
He was 66.
Diane Pershing, the voice of DC's Poison Ivy, revealed the news.
“Very sad news: our beloved voice of Batman, Kevin Conroy, died yesterday," Pershing shared via Facebook.
2He’s been ill for a while but he really put in a lot of time at the cons, to the joy of all of his fans."
"He will be sorely missed not just by the cast of the series but by his legion of fans all over the world,” Pershing shared on Facebook today.
Pershing went on to speak about Conroy with a series of photos.
“Below are pictures of Kevin with Loren Lester who plays Robin another with me and Tara Strong who is in the later episodes of Batman cartoons."
"And then finally, one of Kevin and me in front of the huge...
- 11/11/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The end of an era is upon us. Reports from Kevin Conroy's colleagues in the animation industry indicate that the prolific and unparalleled voice actor, most famous for defining the voice of Batman and Bruce Wayne for an entire generation of fans in multiple mediums and a plethora of different projects, has passed away at the age of 66 -- just weeks shy of his next birthday. News of the acting legend's death first broke on a Facebook post by fellow voice actor Diane Pershing, who voiced Poison Ivy in "Batman: The Animated Series." According to Pershing, Conroy had been sick for some time, though his cause of death is yet unconfirmed. Here's what she had to say in her post, which appeared on her Facebook page early morning on November 11, 2022:
"Very sad news: our beloved voice of Batman, Kevin Conroy, died yesterday. He's been ill for a while...
"Very sad news: our beloved voice of Batman, Kevin Conroy, died yesterday. He's been ill for a while...
- 11/11/2022
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
"Batman: The Animated Series" isn't just one of the greatest animated television shows of all time, but one of the most perfect comic book adaptations in history. While the saga of the Dark Knight has been told many times on the page and screen, "Batman: The Animated Series" explored the depths of Bruce Wayne's psyche. Many Bat-fans would argue that there isn't another actor who has captured the essence of the character quite like Kevin Conroy.
One of the best elements of "Batman: The Animated Series" was the show's emphasis on Gotham City's rogue's gallery. Mark Hamill brought chaotic energy to the Joker, which made Batman's arch-nemesis both hilarious and terrifying. Other villains like The Penguin (Paul Williams), The Riddler (John Glover), Two-Face (Richard Moll), Catwoman (Adrienne Barbeau), Poison Ivy (Diane Pershing), and Scarecrow (Henry Polic II) received terrific spotlight episodes and storylines. The creation of the character Harley Quinn...
One of the best elements of "Batman: The Animated Series" was the show's emphasis on Gotham City's rogue's gallery. Mark Hamill brought chaotic energy to the Joker, which made Batman's arch-nemesis both hilarious and terrifying. Other villains like The Penguin (Paul Williams), The Riddler (John Glover), Two-Face (Richard Moll), Catwoman (Adrienne Barbeau), Poison Ivy (Diane Pershing), and Scarecrow (Henry Polic II) received terrific spotlight episodes and storylines. The creation of the character Harley Quinn...
- 10/17/2022
- by Liam Gaughan
- Slash Film
Depending on which end of the pop culture spectrum you call home, world-class character actor Mark Hamill will always bring to mind one of his two most iconic roles: Luke Skywalker from the original "Star Wars" trilogy, or the zenith of Hamill's extensive voice acting career, the part of The Joker in "Batman: The Animated Series."
Hamill appears next in live-action thriller "Sushi Girl," co-starring James Duval, Danny Trejo and, obviously, a naked woman covered in sashimi. His character, Crow, is one of four jewel thieves reunited with the one guy who spent six years in jail for their collective crime.
When we met Hamill at Comic-Con this summer -- after the nerdgasm subsided -- we asked what made Crow so appealing, how he tackled The Joker in a post-Nicholson world and what advice he has for the "Harry Potter" and "Twilight" casts as their franchises wind down.
You've done...
Hamill appears next in live-action thriller "Sushi Girl," co-starring James Duval, Danny Trejo and, obviously, a naked woman covered in sashimi. His character, Crow, is one of four jewel thieves reunited with the one guy who spent six years in jail for their collective crime.
When we met Hamill at Comic-Con this summer -- after the nerdgasm subsided -- we asked what made Crow so appealing, how he tackled The Joker in a post-Nicholson world and what advice he has for the "Harry Potter" and "Twilight" casts as their franchises wind down.
You've done...
- 9/12/2011
- by Brooke Tarnoff
- NextMovie
The most wonderful time of the year is once again upon us. The Christmas season is here and with that comes Christmas TV episodes!
For the 25 days leading up til Christmas Day this month, we’ll be spotlighting some of the best Christmas-themed episodes from some of Geek culture’s greatest shows. Each day we’ll cover different shows and episodes and encourage you to watch along with us. So come one, come all, to the 25 Days of Geek TV Christmas!
Monday, December 6th, 2010 - Day 6: Batman: The Animated Series
Season 4, Episode 1: "Holiday Knights"
Directed by: Dan Riba
Written by: Paul Dini
Starring: Kevin Conroy, Tara Strong, Mathew Valencia, Mark Hamill, Ron Pearlman, Arleen Sorkin, Diane Pershing, Bob Hastings, Marilu Henner, Robert Costanzo, Liane Schrimer
Original Air Date: September 13, 1997
You can also purchase a copy of the episode at Amazon or iTunes [...]...
For the 25 days leading up til Christmas Day this month, we’ll be spotlighting some of the best Christmas-themed episodes from some of Geek culture’s greatest shows. Each day we’ll cover different shows and episodes and encourage you to watch along with us. So come one, come all, to the 25 Days of Geek TV Christmas!
Monday, December 6th, 2010 - Day 6: Batman: The Animated Series
Season 4, Episode 1: "Holiday Knights"
Directed by: Dan Riba
Written by: Paul Dini
Starring: Kevin Conroy, Tara Strong, Mathew Valencia, Mark Hamill, Ron Pearlman, Arleen Sorkin, Diane Pershing, Bob Hastings, Marilu Henner, Robert Costanzo, Liane Schrimer
Original Air Date: September 13, 1997
You can also purchase a copy of the episode at Amazon or iTunes [...]...
- 12/7/2010
- by Goodman
- Geeks of Doom
Comic strip legends Flash Gordon, Mandrake the Magician, and the Phantom team up in Defenders of the Earth, a 1986 animated television series. The heroes battle super villains, marauding aliens, destructive demons and sultry enchantresses in order to protect mankind in the year 2015.
In the TV show, the exciting battle between good and evil begins when Flash Gordon returns to help Earth battle against the evil Emperor Ming. Flash quickly finds that his talents alone will not be enough to battle the mastermind's plotting and he teams up with his son, fellow heroes and their proteges to battle evildoers from the past, present and future.
Principal voices Defenders of the Earth include Lou Richards, Peter Mark Richman, Peter Renaday, Buster Jones, Loren Lester, Sarah Partridge, Adam Carl, Diane Pershing, William Callaway, Ron Feinberg, and Hal Rayle.
Defenders of the...
In the TV show, the exciting battle between good and evil begins when Flash Gordon returns to help Earth battle against the evil Emperor Ming. Flash quickly finds that his talents alone will not be enough to battle the mastermind's plotting and he teams up with his son, fellow heroes and their proteges to battle evildoers from the past, present and future.
Principal voices Defenders of the Earth include Lou Richards, Peter Mark Richman, Peter Renaday, Buster Jones, Loren Lester, Sarah Partridge, Adam Carl, Diane Pershing, William Callaway, Ron Feinberg, and Hal Rayle.
Defenders of the...
- 7/14/2010
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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