Robert Lowery

Born: October 17, 1913 Died: December 26, 1971 He was the second actor in history to wear the cape and cowl of Gotham City’s caped crusader… The second 15 chapter serial featuring Batman & Robin came to theaters in 1949. Johnny Duncan stepped into the role of Robin (Dick Grayson), Jane Adams played Vicki Vale, Lyle Talbot played Police Commissioner Gordon (the character’s first screen appearance), Eric Wilton played Alfred, the Butler and William Fawcett could be seen as the eccentric scientist Professor Hammil. This time rather than sinister enemy spies the Dynamic Duo battle the scientifically sophisticated criminal known only as The Wizard (Leonard Penn). His career began in 1936 and he appeared in such films as Charlie Chan on Broadway, Big Town Girl, Charlie Chan in Reno, Mr. Moto in Danger Island, Charlie Chan’s Murder Cruise, The Mark of Zorro, The Dalton Gang and The Ballard of Josie. On television he made appearances on such shows as “Schlitz Playhouse of Stars”, “My Little Margie”, “Cowboy G-Men”, “Death Valley Days”, “General Electric Theater”, “Letter to Loretta”, “Playhouse 90”, “Philip Marlowe”, “Richard Diamond, Private Detective”, “Tales of Wells Fargo”, “Perry Mason”, “77 Sunset Strip”, “Gunsmoke”, “Hazel” and “The Farmer’s Daughter.” From 1956 to 1957 he had a recurring role on “Circus Boy” and from 1966 to 1967 he had a recurring role on “Pistols ‘n’ Petticoats.” In 1956 he made a guest appearance on the “Adventures of Superman” in the episode “The Deadly Rock.” His character, Gary Allen, is a pilot who becomes exposed to kryptonite and then develops the same vulnerability to it that Superman has… I have heard a rumor more than once that the idea came up for him to appear on the 1960’s television version of “Batman” as Bruce Wayne’s uncle Phillip. Even if it was ever an idea, sadly it never happened. A fine character actor who died much too young... In Memoriam Remembers: Robert Lowery

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