Lewis Wilson was an American actor who is best known for Batman (1943), There’s Something About a Soldier (1943), and Wild Women (1951).
Personal and Family Life
Lewis Wilson was born on January 28, 1920, in New York City. He was married to Dana Broccoli, and they had one child named Michael G. Wilson, who later became an executive producer for the James Bond film series. After stepping away from acting, Lewis worked for General Foods.
Death and Legacy
Lewis Wilson passed away on August 9, 2000, in San Francisco, California. He is remembered as the first actor to portray Bruce Wayne/Batman on screen at the young age of 23, making a significant impact on the character’s history. His performance remains iconic among Batman adaptations.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Batman | 1943-07-16 | Bruce Wayne |
| There’s Something About a Soldier | 1943-11-30 | Thomas Jefferson |
| Good Luck, Mr. Yates | 1943-06-29 | Parkhurst |
| Redhead from Manhattan | 1943-05-06 | Paul |
| The Racket Man | 1944-01-18 | Company Captain Anderson |
| Batmania: From Comics to Screen | 1989-01-01 | Self / Bruce Wayne / Batman (archive footage) |
| Tall, Dark and Dead | 1952-01-01 | Walter Jameson |
| Sailor’s Holiday | 1944-02-24 | Jerome ‘Iron Man’ Collins |
| Wild Women | 1951-09-23 | Trent |
| First Comes Courage | 1943-07-29 | Dr. Kleinich |
| Craig Kennedy, Criminologist | 1952-01-01 | Walt Jameson |