▲"I learned a long time ago that because people love Batman, I should too," Adam West said. He always had a love/hate relationship with the complex character.

▲The late star built up a cult fanbase, who adored his comical performances in the 'Batman' series from the '60s.

▲For many fans, Adam West was the best actor who played Batman.

▲Michael Keaton was something of a controversial casting in 'Batman' from 1989. However, he added some distinct charm to Tim Burton's blockbuster.

▲"In terms of what Tim and I discussed for the movie, I knew we were right on," he told The Guardian.

▲Keaton went on to win an Oscar for 'Birdman.' Some say the film was based on Keaton's own experience as Batman.

▲Appearing in films like 'Heat,' 'Tombstone,' and 'Top Gun,' Val Kilmer is a legend of the action movie genre. He also starred in 'Batman Forever' from 1995.

▲Apparently, Kilmer and Carrey grew close during filming, and they bonded over the deaths of their fathers.

▲In the film, Batman squared off with Two-Face (Tommy Lee Jones) and The Riddler, played by Jim Carrey.

▲Clooney joined an all-star cast for 'Batman & Robin' in 1997. He appeared alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, Uma Thurman, and Alicia Silverstone.

▲Talking with Graham Norton, the actor said "I thought at the time this was going to be a very good career move. It wasn't."

▲Fans were generally split about Affleck's portrayal of Batman. Some loved his aggressive nature, while others found the character a bit too cold.

▲Before Bale, Batman could be brushed off as a silly character you see in comic books. However, with 'Batman Begins,' Christian created a new energy for the franchise.

▲In the final film, 'The Dark Knight Rises,' Christian Bale concluded his story as Batman. But who did he pass the baton to?

▲A popular rumor is that George Clooney refunds fans who saw the film and were disappointed.

▲Affleck was actually slated to direct his own Batman film, but dropped out of the production in 2017.

▲'The Dark Knight' was a huge hit, and though the much of praise was saved for Heath Ledger, Christian Bale gave an incredible performance as the complicated hero.

▲Sure, Will Arnett only played Lego Batman, but in the actor's words "Lego Batman doesn't know that he is an animated character."

▲However, Affleck still added his own spin to Bruce Wayne. He was given an emotional story line, one that hadn't been tackled by previous portrayals.

▲David Mazouz was another actor who showed fans an unseen side of Batman.

▲"At this point in his life, he's angry, he's scared, he's compulsive, and he's lonely. He's looking for any meaning to his parents' death," the actor told Collider.

▲You may know Hutcherson from films like 'The Hunger Games' and 'The Kids Are All Right.' Turns out the actor actually played Batman back in 2004.

▲It wasn't just a one-off either, as Arnett has voiced Lego Batman in three movies.

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You might not recognize Kevin Conroy, but the man is considered a hero by true Batman fans.

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▲He hasn't returned to the character since, but some fans think Hutcherson would be the perfect choice for The Dark Knight.

▲"I approached him as a character I'm playing with an inner life," he told USA Today.

▲That's right, a young Josh Hutcherson played young Bruce Wayne in 'Justice League Unlimited.'

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Conroy voiced the character in 'Batman: The Animated Series,' and other features.

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▲The rising actor plays young Bruce Wayne in 'Gotham,' a crime series which premiered in 2014.

▲He was the first voice actor to use two different voices for Batman. Michael Keaton had previously done this in Tim Burton's films.

▲Breaking news from Gotham City: Armie Hammer may be the next Batman. Now that Ben Affleck has stepped down from the role, it's been reported that Hammer is in final negotiations. However, Hammer definitely wouldn't be the first actor to take over for the role. Let's not forget Christian Bale gave his all in Christopher Nolan's Batman series, though some said he was outshined by co-stars like Heath Ledger and Tom Hardy. With that said, let's take a look at the best actors who have played Batman over the years. Hey, you might even find a few surprises.

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Who is the next actor to portray the Dark Knight?

19/02/19 por StarsInsider

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Breaking news from Gotham City: Armie Hammer may be the next Batman. Now that Ben Affleck has stepped down from the role, it's been reported that Hammer is in final negotiations. However, Hammer definitely wouldn't be the first actor to take over for the role. Let's not forget Christian Bale gave his all in Christopher Nolan's Batman series, though some said he was outshined by co-stars like Heath Ledger and Tom Hardy. With that said, let's take a look at the best actors who have played Batman over the years. Hey, you might even find a few surprises.