Who was the first actor to play Batman?

Lewis Wilson not only became the first actor to ever play Batman, but also was the youngest person to play the adult Batman. His work in a 1943 Batman live action serieswas widely criticized. Nowadays he is still considered the least successful Batman. In total, 9 actors since 1943 performance have played Batman. Ben Affleck was the last one to play the Caped Crusader in Zack Snyder’s Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice.

While he looked the part of the dashing playboy, his physique was more Danny DeVito as the Penguin. One critic described Wilson as “thick about the middle.” Maybe that was why he wore his utility belt just below his chest. According to some critics his voice was too high for the role of a brutal hero. They also complained that he had a Boston accent. That, of course, wouldn’t be the last time someone complained about Batman’s voice.