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Adam West was credited as a voice actor, comedian and presenter. Adam West was born on September 19, 1928 in Walla Walla, Washington, United States. Death is recorded on June 9, 2017, at the age of 88. Schooling on record includes Walla Walla High School and Whitman College. Awards on record include TV Land Award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and Inkpot Award (1980).
My Take
Adam West is a case study in aging gracefully into your own legend. From small-town Walla Walla he became the camp Batman of the 1960s, and rather than guard that image preciously, he spent his later years gleefully sending it up on Family Guy and The Simpsons. That willingness to laugh at his own myth is, to me, the mark of a genuinely secure performer. He earned his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a devoted fanbase that lasted until his death in 2017. West turned a single iconic role into a lifelong, self-aware act of charm. The best kind of beloved.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Adam West
- Name (Japanese)
- アダム・ウェスト
- Reading
- あだむ・うぇすと
- Born
- September 19, 1928 – June 9, 2017
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dragon
- Origin
- Walla Walla, Washington, United States
- Occupation
- voice actor / comedian / presenter / television actor / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Walla Walla High School
- University
- Whitman College
Awards & achievements
- TV Land Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 1980 Inkpot Award
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Batman | — | |
| Notable work | Family Guy | — | |
| Notable work | The Simpsons | — | |
| Notable work | The Fairly OddParents | — | |
| Notable work | The Big Bang Theory, season 9 | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.adamwest.com
- Xhttps://x.com/therealadamwest
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam%20West
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%80%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A7%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q351156
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Adam West born?
Born September 19, 1928.
When did Adam West die?
Died June 9, 2017, aged 88.
Where was Adam West from?
Adam West was from Walla Walla, Washington, United States.
What did Adam West do?
Adam West worked as voice actor, comedian, presenter, television actor, actor.
What was Adam West known for?
Notable works include Batman, Family Guy, The Simpsons.
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