Burt Ward | 6/7/1945 | 76
Burt Ward has been a well-known figure among superhero fans. After all, he has been famous for his portrayal of Robin, Batman’s sidekick. Before that, however, Ward was quite the athlete in his younger years, often excelling in many sports. The young Ward auditioned for the role of Robin at age 19. Ward eventually got the part. He often performed most of his stunts because his costume made his face more visible in front of the cameras. In addition, it was a cost-saving measure.
Despite his hard work for the series, he received around $350, which is $609 in today’s money, per week in the first few months. Regardless, he considered his time in the show good and became close friends with his co-star, Adam West, who played Batman. They worked together in various films and TV series, even as they saw a sudden series cancellation in 1969. Thanks to his iconic role, Ward was given credit via a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2020.
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