History Creator / AdamWest

* BadassBaritone: Despite being the source of much parody, his voice was something to behold.

* AdamWesting: Obvious TropeNamer. His career post-Batman mostly depended on this.

Some of his roles since included a man names Dr. Wayne in ''Series/{{Zorro|1990}}'', a washed-up former superhero actor in ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'' [[Recap/BatmanTheAnimatedSeriesE18BewareTheGrayGhost "Beware The Gray Ghost"]], a washed-up superhero who was just a deluded actor in ''WesternAnimation/KimPossible'', another deluded actor (this time thinking he's qualified to be a detective) in the pilot of ''Series/{{Lookwell}}'', a super powered version of Creator/ErnestHemingway in ''WesternAnimation/{{Histeria}}'', a super-powered pizza boy in ''WesternAnimation/MeetTheRobinsons'', the mayor of Gotham City in ''WesternAnimation/TheBatman''...notice a pattern here?

Some of his roles since include a washed-up former superhero actor in ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'' [[Recap/BatmanTheAnimatedSeriesE18BewareTheGrayGhost "Beware The Gray Ghost"]], a washed-up superhero who was just a deluded actor in ''WesternAnimation/KimPossible'', another deluded actor (this time thinking he's qualified to be a detective) in the pilot of ''Series/{{Lookwell}}'', a super powered version of Creator/ErnestHemingway in ''WesternAnimation/{{Histeria}}'', a super-powered pizza boy in ''WesternAnimation/MeetTheRobinsons'', the mayor of Gotham City in ''WesternAnimation/TheBatman''...notice a pattern here?

While previously known as a serious leading man and versatile actor, Adam West (born William West Anderson, 1928-2017) got his real fame and reputation as the 1960s ''Series/{{Batman|1966}}''. Following that, he was pigeon-holed into similar roles or parodies of such, which he proceeded to embrace completely, and led to him [[AdamWesting naming a trope.]]

->''"Of course I'm the real Batman. See, here's a picture of me with Robin."''

[[caption-width-right:341:[[{{VideoGame/Warcraft}} Nana nana nana nana nana nana nana...HAH, me!]]]]

He passed away at the age of 88 on June 9th 2017.

Some of his roles since include a washed-up former superhero actor in ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'' [[Recap/BatmanTheAnimatedSeriesE18BewareTheGrayGhost "Beware The Gray Ghost"]], a washed-up superhero who was just a deluded actor in ''WesternAnimation/KimPossible'', another deluded actor (this time thinking he's qualified to be a detective) in the pilot of ''Lookwell'', a super powered version of Creator/ErnestHemingway in ''WesternAnimation/{{Histeria}}'', a super-powered pizza boy in ''WesternAnimation/MeetTheRobinsons'', the mayor of Gotham City in ''WesternAnimation/TheBatman''...notice a pattern here?

* MethodActing: West himself didn't use this technique, but was on the receiving end of it from Creator/JulieNewmar when filming with her. In order to get the sexual tension between Batman and Catwoman across on screen, Newmar used to flirt outrageously with West at every opportunity without following through. so both West and Batman wanted someone almost unbearably but couldn't have them.

* UnusualEuphemism: According to his autobiography, while filming the ''Batman'' television series Creator/JulieNewmar in her Catwoman costume caused "unusual stirrings in my utility belt".

While previously known as a serious leading man and versatile actor, '''Adam West''' (born William West Anderson, 1928-2017) got his real fame and reputation as the 1960s ''Series/{{Batman|1966}}''. Following that, he was pigeon-holed into similar roles or parodies of such, which he proceeded to embrace completely, and led to him [[AdamWesting naming a trope.]]

His roles prior to that include being the main star of a children's show called ''El Kini Popo's Show'', in the film ''The Young Philadelphians'', and appearing in multiple Westerns, including portraying Doc Holliday in ''Series/{{Lawman}}''. He also guested in ''Series/PerryMason'' and was in the last ever Film/TheThreeStooges film, the Western comedy ''The Outlaws Is Coming''.

* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: Much of his SelfParody had his characters being rather eccentric superheroes or versions of himself. Examples included Catman and Mayor West.

While previously known as a serious leading man and versatile actor, '''Adam West''' (born William West Anderson in 1928) got his real fame and reputation as the 1960s ''Series/{{Batman|1966}}''. Following that, he was pigeon-holed into similar roles or parodies of such, which he proceeded to embrace completely, and led to him [[AdamWesting naming a trope.]]

He occasionally took other roles. He was a lawyer in ''WesternAnimation/TheBoondocks'', as well as playing one in the sitcom ''[[Series/TheGeorgeLopezShow George Lopez]]''. He also was a "Dr. Wayne" in the 1990s ''Series/{{Zorro|1990}}'' series, who's astounded at the idea of riding out from a cave under a mansion to fight crime. At one point, he was even offered the role of Franchise/JamesBond (for ''Film/DiamondsAreForever''), but [[WhatCouldHaveBeen he turned that down]].

In 1994 he published his autobiography, ''Back to the Batcave'', and in 2012 he was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

[[caption-width-right:341:[[{{VideoGame/Warcraft}} Nana nana nana nana nana nana nana... HAH, me!]]]]

While previously known as a serious leading man and versatile actor, '''Adam West''' (born William West Anderson in 1928) got his real fame and reputation as the 1960s ''Series/{{Batman|1966}}''. Following that, he was pigeon-holed into similar roles or parodies of such, which he proceeded to embrace completely, and led to him [[AdamWesting naming a trope]].

Some of his roles since include a washed-up former superhero actor in ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'' [[Recap/BatmanTheAnimatedSeriesE18BewareTheGrayGhost "Beware The Gray Ghost"]], a washed-up superhero who was just a deluded actor in ''WesternAnimation/KimPossible'', another deluded actor (this time thinking he's qualified to be a detective) in the pilot of ''Lookwell'', a guy who is astounded at the idea of riding out from a cave under a mansion to fight crime in ''Series/{{Zorro|1990}}'', a super powered version of Creator/ErnestHemingway in ''WesternAnimation/{{Histeria}}'', a super-powered pizza boy in ''WesternAnimation/MeetTheRobinsons'', the mayor of Gotham City in ''WesternAnimation/TheBatman''...notice a pattern here?

He occasionally took other roles. He was a lawyer in ''WesternAnimation/TheBoondocks'', as well as playing one in the sitcom ''[[Series/TheGeorgeLopezShow George Lopez]]''. He also was a Dr. Wayne in the 1990 ''Franchise/{{Zorro}}'' series. At one point, he was even offered the role of Franchise/JamesBond (for ''Film/DiamondsAreForever''), but [[WhatCouldHaveBeen he turned that down]].

Some of his roles since include a washed-up former superhero actor in ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'' [[Recap/BatmanTheAnimatedSeriesE18BewareTheGrayGhost "Beware The Gray Ghost"]], a washed-up superhero who was just a deluded actor in ''WesternAnimation/KimPossible'', another deluded actor (this time thinking he's qualified to be a detective) in the pilot of ''Lookwell'', a super powered version of Creator/ErnestHemingway in ''WesternAnimation/{{Histeria}}'', a super-powered pizza boy in ''WesternAnimation/MeetTheRobinsons'', the mayor of Gotham City in ''WesternAnimation/TheBatman''...notice a pattern here?

In 2012, he was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Hello old chums, I'm TV's Adam West. You may recognize me as the 1960s ''Series/{{Batman|1966}}''. I was born in Walla Walla, Washington in the good year of 1928. Now, my dear old mother was a really amazing woman who had once dreamed of making it big in Hollywood, but retired to raise a family. I was inspired by her example and as a young man I decided to pursue the dream of one day reaching the sliver screen myself.

Now, my journey into the world of acting was a long and roundabout one, good chums, so I shall try not to bore you with the details. Needless to say, I made my breakthrough by taking up roles in various television shows, and eventually I found myself in a place and time where I was considered a serious leading man. [[IWasQuiteALooker I was a handsome devil back in that day]], as you can see here. [[SilverFox I still am, as a matter of fact!]] However, [[IAmNotSpock I couldn't get serious work]] after ''Batman'' ended, so I became known for [[ActorAllusion portraying eccentric versions of myself]]. I embraced it and even have [[AdamWesting a trope named after me]]. Almost every role I had since was either a parody of Batman the goofy superhero, Adam West the washed-up actor, or both at once (as in my role on ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddparents'').

Or my role in ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'' [[Recap/BatmanTheAnimatedSeriesE18BewareTheGrayGhost "Beware The Gray Ghost"]], where I played a washed-up actor who can't get any decent work because everyone associates me with my role as a cheesy superhero.

I played a washed-up superhero who turned out to be a deluded actor on ''WesternAnimation/KimPossible''. I played ''another'' deluded actor in the pilot for ''Series/{{Lookwell}}'', a Creator/ConanOBrien and Robert Smigel-produced pilot. In this version, I had formerly played a detective on TV and thought I could use my actor training to solve real crimes. (Incidentally, before ''Batman'' I co-starred in the third and final season of the crime drama ''The Detectives''. No one ever remembers that!) I also played a super-powered [[SuperPoweredRobotMeterMaids pizza delivery boy]] in ''WesternAnimation/MeetTheRobinsons''.

I played a goofy rendition of myself on ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'', in which I drive the Batmobile from the show (which is now a broken down wreck), complain about the Creator/MichaelKeaton Batman films [''*taps his pecs*'' - [[PunctuatedForEmphasis "Pure. West."]]], and dance the "Batusi" while The Simpsons slowly back away. Also ''WesternAnimation/JohnnyBravo''.

I played the Chief of Police in ''VideoGame/MarcEckosGettingUpContentsUnderPressure''.

In the ''WesternAnimation/{{Histeria}}'' episode "The Legion of Super Writers", I voiced a superhero-portrayed Creator/ErnestHemingway. Currently, my biggest role is as the {{Cloudcuckoolander}} [[TheDanza Adam West]], Mayor of Quahog in ''WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy''.

Interestingly, I played the supervillain [[DarthVaderClone Breathtaker]] in the ''Series/BlackScorpion'' TV series. [[StevenUlyssesPerHero Dr. Noah Goddard]] [[InnocentBystander was an ordinary doctor]] until Black Scorpion’s [[CreateYourOwnVillain police father wounded him in a shoot out]]. [[DarthVaderClone Breathtaker]] was born and years later, and he will take his life. So Breathtaker could be considered Black Scorpion’s ArchEnemy, because ItsPersonal. By the way, Black Scorpion is described as [[Series/Batman1966 TV Series Batman]] + MsFanservice. Oh, and as a bonus, [[CastingGag Frank Gorshin]] [[Series/Batman1966 (the Riddler) ]] interpreted supervillain Clockwise.

Bizarrely, I also voiced Mayor Grange, the Mayor of Gotham City in ''WesternAnimation/TheBatman'', [[YouKeepUsingThatWord which begs the question]] of why Creator/ChristopherNolan hasn't cast me in any of his versions of the ''Batman'' movies. Shame. (Bizarrely, you say?)

I played superhero "The Galloping Gazelle" in the TV episode and video game of ''Series/{{Goosebumps}}'' story ''Attack of the Mutant''. In the TV version, The Galloping Gazelle was washed-up and bailed on the kid protagonist because he thought he was too old for the job.

I even played a lawyer defending a rap star who made a video of himself whizzing on a schoolgirl in ''WesternAnimation/TheBoondocks''. In typical over-the-top West fashion, of course. It's like he.. I mean I.. don't even ''want'' to stop AdamWesting anymore.

I played a cab driver in the low budget superhero spoof film ''Film/SuperCapers'', and am easily the most watchable part in it. I just need to show Chris Nolan that I've still got star power in the movies [[Film/BatmanTheMovie like before]]. It's a crying shame he hasn't asked me to be a part of ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy''. I can do a great raspy voice.

I appeared in ''Series/ThirtyRock'' as myself at Jack Donaghy's birthday party. After I flubbed the introduction and got thrown out, I complained that I was promised a sandwich and haven't received it. Silly me.

Following the release of a ''Batman'' game, a host of the show ''Series/XPlay'' visited me on the show.

I provided the voice of Bruce Wayne's father Thomas in an episode of ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheBraveAndTheBold''. [[CastingGag As a bonus]] [[DatingCatwoman Julie Newmar voiced Martha Wayne]]. I later returned to provide the voice of Batman's GentleGiant robot "Proto". Then I returned to my most famous role in an animated movie, ''WesternAnimation/BatmanReturnOfTheCapedCrusaders'', alongside two of my former co-stars.

I also guest starred as Mermaid Man in an episode of ''WesternAnimation/SpongebobSquarepants''.

Fun Fact: I was offered the role of Film/JamesBond in ''Film/DiamondsAreForever'', but [[WhatCouldHaveBeen I respectfully declined]]. Bond should always be played by a Brit. I also have a moose named [[PunnyName Moose Wayne]].

Thanks to an initiative spearheaded by actor Ralph Garman, I've received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Thanks, Ralph.

Sadly, all good things must come to an end, and at the age of 88, on June 9th, 2017, it was my time to say goodbye. Although I no longer walk among you, I am still with you in spirit. And I am sure many of you pointed your Batsignals up at the sky so I could see them. Batman thanks you. And he shall live on in your hearts forever, old chums. I also left behind one last piece of me as the Caped Crusader, as I had completed my work on ''WesternAnimation/BatmanVsTwoFace'', the sequel to ''Return of the Caped Crusaders'', prior to my departure.

There are not one, but two fictional schools named in my honor, one in [[ComicBook/SuperSons Metropolis]] and one in [[WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy Quahog, Rhode Island]].

If you want to find out more about me chum, be sure to pick up a copy of my autobiography, ''Back to the Batcave''.

Do keep reading TV Tropes, and make sure to spot my name! [[Series/Batman1966 Same Bat-Article, same Bat-Index!]]

!! Thank you for the description, Mr. West. And now, tropes associated with Adam West:

* IAmNotSpock: Wisely averted.

* NarmCharm: His performance as Batman. His later roles deliberately played this up for comedy.

I played a washed-up superhero who turned out to be a deluded actor on ''WesternAnimation/KimPossible''. I played ''another'' deluded actor in the pilot for ''Series/{{Lookwell}}'', a Creator/ConanOBrien and Robert Smigel-produced pilot. In this version, I had formerly played a detective on TV and thought I could use my actor training to solve real crimes. (Incidentally, before ''Batman'' I co-starred in the third and final season of the crime drama ''The Detectives''. No one ever remembers that!) I also played a super-powered [[SuperPoweredRobotMeterMaids pizza delivery boy]] in ''Disney/MeetTheRobinsons''.

!! Tropes associated with Adam West:

Interestingly, I played the supervillain [[DarthVaderClone Breathtaker]] in the ''Series/BlackScorpion'' TV series. [[StevenUlyssesPerHero Dr. Noah Goddard]] [[InnocentBystander was an ordinary doctor]] until Black Scorpion’s [[CreateYourOwnVillain police father wound him in a shoot out]]. [[DarthVaderClone Breathtaker]] was born and years later, and he will take his life. So Breathtaker could be considered Black Scorpion’s ArchEnemy, because ItsPersonal. By the way, Black Scorpion is described as [[Series/Batman1966 TV Series Batman]] + MsFanservice. Oh, and as a bonus, [[CastingGag Frank Gorshin]] [[Series/Batman1966 (the Riddler) ]] interpreted supervillain Clockwise.

Now, my journey into the world of acting was a long and roundabout one, good chums, so I shall try not to bore you with the details. Needless to say, I made my breakthrough by taking up roles in various television shows, and eventually I found myself in a place and time where I was considered a serious leading man. [[IWasQuiteALooker I was a handsome devil back in that day]], as you can see here. [[SilverFox I still am, as a matter of fact!]] However, [[IAmNotSpock I couldn't get serious work]] after ''Batman'' ended. I am currently known for [[ActorAllusion portraying eccentric versions of myself]]. I embraced it and even have [[AdamWesting a trope named after me]]. Almost every role I've had since is either a parody of Batman the goofy superhero, Adam West the washed-up actor, or both at once (as in my role on ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddparents'').

Or my role in ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'' [[Recap/BatmanTheAnimatedSeriesE18BewareTheGrayGhost "Beware The Gray Ghost"]], where I play a washed-up actor who can't get any decent work because everyone associates me with my role as a cheesy superhero.

I played superhero the Galloping Gazelle in the TV episode and video game of ''Series/{{Goosebumps}}'' story ''Attack of the Mutant''. In the TV version, the Galloping Gazelle was washed-up and bailed on the kid protagonist because he thought he was too old for the job.

Following the release of a Batman game, a host of the show ''Series/XPlay'' visited me on the show.

Recently, I provided the voice of Bruce Wayne's father Thomas in an episode of ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheBraveAndTheBold''. [[CastingGag As a bonus]] [[DatingCatwoman Julie Newmar voiced Martha Wayne]]. I later returned to provide the voice of Batman's GentleGiant robot "Proto". Then I returned to my most famous role in an animated movie, ''WesternAnimation/BatmanReturnOfTheCapedCrusaders'', alongside two of my former co-stars.

Thanks to an initiative spearheaded by actor Ralph Garman, I've got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame now! Thanks, Ralph.

* NarmCharm: His performance as Batman. His later roles have deliberately played this up for comedy.

Interestingly, I played the supervillain [[DarthVaderClone Breathtaker]] in the ''Series/BlackScorpion'' TV series. [[StevenUlyssesPerHero Dr. Noah Goddard]] [[InnocentBystander was an ordinary doctor]] until Black Scorpion’s [[CreateYourOwnVillain police father wound him in a shoot out]]. [[DarthVaderClone Breathtaker]] was born and years later, and he will take his life. So Breathtaker could be considered Black Scorpion’s ArchEnemy, because ItsPersonal. By the way, Black Scorpion is described as [[Series/{{Batman}} TV Series Batman]] + MsFanservice. Oh, and as a bonus, [[CastingGag Frank Gorshin]] [[Series/{{Batman}} (the Riddler) ]] interpreted supervillain Clockwise.

Do keep reading TV Tropes, and make sure to spot my name! [[Series/{{Batman}} Same Bat-Article, same Bat-Index!]]

* Cloudcuckoolander: Much of his SelfParody had his characters being rather eccentric superheroes or versions of himself. Examples included Catman and Mayor West.