Kevin Conroy, Voice Of Batman, Dead At 66

HOLLYWOOD, CA — Kevin Conroy, best known for voicing Batman on Warner Bros.' 'Batman: The Animated Series has died after a short battle with cancer, DC confirmed in a statement. He was 66.

After beginning his career in theater, Conroy went on to perform in films and on television. In the mid-1980s, he had recurring roles on Dynasty, Tour of Duty and Ohara and in soap operas Search for Tomorrow and Another World.

Conroy went on to become most beloved as the iconic voice of Batman when Batman: The Animated Series made its debut on September 5, 1992. He continued to voice the DC character in TV's Batman Beyond and Justice League/Justice League Unlimited and in films ranging from Batman: the Killing Joke and Batman: Gotham Knight to Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero and Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman; and in more than two dozen video games.

“Kevin was far more than an actor whom I had the pleasure of casting and directing – he was a dear friend for 30+ years whose kindness and generous spirit knew no boundaries,” said Emmy Award winning casting and dialogue director Andrea Romano. “Kevin’s warm heart, delightfully deep laugh and pure love of life will be with me forever.”

“Kevin was perfection,” said Mark Hamill, who redefined the Joker playing opposite Conroy’s Batman. “He was one of my favorite people on the planet, and I loved him like a brother. He truly cared for the people around him – his decency shone through everything he did. Every time I saw him or spoke with him, my spirits were elevated.”

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