Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

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See Again

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

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

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Adam West - "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.

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

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

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

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Val Kilmer - 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.

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

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

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

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George Clooney - 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."

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

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Christian Bale - 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.

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Christian Bale - '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.

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

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

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Ben Affleck - 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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David Mazouz - "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.

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Josh Hutcherson - 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.

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

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

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Kevin Conroy -

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

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Kevin Conroy -

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

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

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Who is the next actor to portray the Dark Knight?

Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

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19/02/19 | 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.

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