Burt Ward

Burt Ward (born Bert John Gervis Jr.; July 6, 1945) is an American actor, animal welfare activist, and businessman. He is best known for his portrayal of Robin, the sidekick of Batman, in the television series Batman (1966–1968) and other related projects. Ward also appeared in the theatrical feature film based on the series, as well as the Saturday morning animated series The New Adventures of Batman (1977) and the two-episode pilot Legends of the Superheroes (1979). He reprised his role in the animated reunion films Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders (2016) and Batman vs. Two-Face (2017), and made a cameo appearance in the live-action television event Crisis on Infinite Earths (2019). Ward is a dedicated animal welfare advocate and has been involved in various business ventures throughout his career.