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Yvonne Craig

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Key facts

name Yvonne Joyce Craig[1]
born May 16, 1937[2]
birthplace Taylorville, Illinois[3]
occupation actress[4]
best known for Barbara Gordon/Batgirl in *Batman*[5]

Yvonne Craig was an American actress best known for playing Barbara Gordon/Batgirl in the 1960s television series *Batman*.

Context

Yvonne Craig was born in Taylorville, Illinois, on May 16, 1937, and passed away on August 17, 2015. She was best known for her role as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl in the 1960s television series *Batman* [2].

Documented claims

  • She began her career as the youngest member of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. [2]
  • She appeared in films such as *It Happened at the World's Fair* (1963) and *Kissin' Cousins* (1964). [2]
  • She also appeared in the *Star Trek* episode 'Whom Gods Destroy' (1969). [2]

Questions and answers

Did Yvonne Craig ever get married?

Yes, Yvonne Craig was married to actor James Bates from 1961 to 1977 [2].

What did Yvonne Craig pass away from?

Yvonne Craig passed away from breast cancer on August 17, 2015 [2].

Sources

  1. Yvonne Craig | Emmy Awards and Nominations — televisionacademy.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Yvonne Craig(1937-2015) — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Yvonne Craig — citizendium.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Scholars' Spotlight: Yvonne Craig — cinemascholars.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Yvonne Craig — nndb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

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