Actor Burt Ward had to endure one of the toughest setbacks ever to befall a TV star once his camp-styled antics as the "Boy Wonder" superhero ended on the one-time hit series _"Batman" leading the pack.
Runs a charity that rescues and cares for abandoned Great Dane dogs.
Daughter, Lisa Ward , was born in 1966; daughter, Melody Lane Ward, was born in February 16, 1991.
Wrote an autobiography, "Boy Wonder: My Life In Tights", in which he described his experiences on the set of the television series "Batman" , his relationship with co-star Adam West and his sexual escapades with his fans.
When asked to give a speech at Harvard about his role on "Batman" , he brought the original costume, said to be valued at a half-million dollars. Some students came up to him dressed as security guards and told him they would keep the costume safe. Then in the middle of the speech, one student stood up and asked, "When is a costume not a costume? When its stolen." The lights dimmed and the students grabbed the costume and made off. After snapping pictures with one another in the cape, they later called Ward and gave the costume back. The ringleader of the gang? Harvard Lampoon editor Conan OBrien.
He recorded a record with Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention, "Orange Colored Sky and Boy Wonder I Love You".
Learning to speed read, he was tested before the American Medical Society in Beverly Hills. His highest speed: 30,000 words per minute with 90% comprehension. He was featured in an article entitled, "Will the Real Boy Wonder Please Stand Up?" and appeared on the national reading show, "Read Right".
He used a total of 352 "holy" words throughout the entire 120 episodes of the television series "Batman" .
The late movie star Bruce Lee , who also played Kato on the television series "The Green Hornet" , was neighbors and close friends with Burt.
During his run as Robin on "Batman" , one influential Roman Cathoic organization was outraged by the fit of Robins tights. He wore one and even two supporters at one point but they were still not pleased.
He was the worlds youngest professional skater at the age of three.
He excelled in high school activities such as football, track and wrestling; he was also a member of the chess club and has a black belt in Taekwondo.
Was the third actor to play the comic book character Robin/Dick Grayson.
Best known by the public for his starring role as Robin/Dick Grayson on the television series "Batman" .
After graduating from high school, he attended college, while working part-time for his fathers real estate company.
It has been suggested that Ward was given that screen name by the producers of the television series "Batman" because his character, Dick Grayson, was Bruce Waynes ward. Ward says he chose the screen name, himself, as it was his mothers maiden name.
Ward has said that he was considered for the role, that went to Dustin Hoffman , in The Graduate . However, his connection with the television series "Batman" prevented him from being considered seriously for the role.
(July 2001) Operates Boy Wonder Visual Effects, Inc., which provides 3D animation and visual effects for feature films and television.
His acting mentor was Adam West.
Ex-son-in-law of Mort Lindsey.
Revealed that he actually had fun with Adam West on "Batman" .
Decided to take a screen name due to concerns that his real last name Gervis, pronounced with a soft G, could be mispronounced by the press or public with a hard G. In addition, Ward respelled his first name Bert with a U as opposed to an E to add some punch to the name.
Surrogate son of Adam West.
Credits Adam West as his favorite acting mentor/best friend.
Off-the "Batman" set, which was the pilot episode, and for the first 4 days, he was sent to the emergency room, due to substantial injuries, who nearly didnt survived.
Upon the death of Adam West in June 2017, became the last surviving regular cast member of the Batman TV series.
As an actor, he was highly influenced by Adam West.
Good friends with Adam West.
Friends with Batman cast: Julie Newmar, Lee Meriwether, Frank Gorshin and Yvonne Craig.
Playing Robin was everything I could want. It was me being allowed to be,myself. I was exactly what the producers imagined Robin would be like.
[on shooting "Batman" (1966) ]: I was new. This was my first job.
I learned a great deal from "Batman" (1966) . It was an experience,I will treasure forever. It gave me a fantastic opportunity. It has,enabled me to meet and be welcomed by people throughout the world.
