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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Full name William West Anderson[1]
Stage name Adam West[1]
Occupation American actor[1]
Birth date September 19, 1928[2]
Death date June 9, 2017[2]
Known for Batman in the 1960s ABC series and 1966 theatrical film[1]

Adam West was an American actor best known for playing Batman in the 1960s ABC television series and its 1966 theatrical film.

Context

Adam West was an American actor best known for playing Batman in the 1960s ABC television series and its 1966 theatrical film [1]. His birth name was William West Anderson, and he lived from September 19, 1928 to June 9, 2017 [2]. He portrayed Batman in the 1960s ABC series and the 1966 theatrical feature film, and reprised the role in various media until 2017 [1]. He died from leukemia in Los Angeles [2]. Biography sources describe a later career resurgence with voice work in Family Guy and Chicken Little [3].

Documented claims

  • Adam West portrayed Batman in the 1960s ABC series and the 1966 theatrical feature film, and reprised the role in various media until 2017. [1]
  • He died from leukemia in Los Angeles. [2]

Questions and answers

What happened to Adam West?

Adam West died from leukemia on June 9, 2017, in Los Angeles [2].

Why is Adam West so popular?

Adam West is popular for his iconic portrayal of Batman in the 1960s ABC series and the 1966 film, which became a cultural phenomenon [1].

Did Adam West voice Adam West in Family Guy?

Yes, Adam West voiced a fictionalized version of himself in the animated series Family Guy [3].

Sources

  1. Adam West - Biography — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Adam West: Biography, TV Actor, Batman — biography.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. BIO – Adam West Official Website — adamwest.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People