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- 13 Stars You Probably Forgot Were in "Batman "Movies</p>
<p>Sara BelcherJuly 7, 2025 at 2:30 AM</p>
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<p>'Batman & Robin' (1997)</p>
<p>It's been 85 years since Detective Comics released the first edition of Batman, beginning the branching arcs of the well-loved superhero. Since the franchise's creation, there have been many directors and actors who have brought the Caped Crusader's story to life on the big screen.</p>
<p>Names like Michael Keaton, Christian Bale, Val Kilmer, and, most recently, Robert Pattinson in The Batman have taken on the hero's title, but there are also plenty of other stars who have aided in those films' tales.</p>
<p>Here's a breakdown of 13 actors you may not remember for their roles in the various adaptations over the years.</p>
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<p>Chris O'Donnell</p>
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<p>Chris O'Donnell as Robin in 'Batman Forever'; Chris O'Donnell</p>
<p>Chris O'Donnell worked with two different actors for Batman, starring as Dick Greyson's Robin in the Kilmer-led Batman Forever (1995) and the George Clooney-headed Batman & Robin (1997).</p>
<p>Cillian Murphy</p>
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<p>Cillian Murphy in 'Batman Begins,' Cillian Murphy in 2024</p>
<p>Cillian Murphy played the antagonist Dr. Jonathan Crane (aka Scarecrow) in Christopher Nolan's take on the Batman franchise in Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), and The Dark Knight Rises (2012).</p>
<p>Morgan Freeman</p>
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<p>Morgan Freeman in 'Batman Begins,' Morgan Freeman in 2024</p>
<p>Another star in Nolan's Batman trilogy, Morgan Freeman, gave life to Lucius Fox, the CEO of Wayne Enterprises and provider of some of the Caped Crusader's gadgetry. Freeman appeared in Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), and The Dark Knight Rises (2012).</p>
<p>Liam Neeson</p>
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<p>Liam Neeson in Batman Begins, Liam Neeson in 2023.</p>
<p>PEOPLE cover star Liam Neeson initially appeared in Batman Begins (2005) as Henri Ducard, the crime lord who aided Batman in the development of his detective skills. He returned in The Dark Knight Rises (2012) as villain Ra's Al Ghul, giving Nolan's trilogy a surprising twist.</p>
<p>Jack Nicholson</p>
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<p>Jack Nicholson in 'Batman,' Jack Nicholson in 2024.</p>
<p>Jack Nicholson gave well-known villain the Joker an origin story as he transformed into the clown-faced enemy in Batman (1989).</p>
<p>Kim Basinger</p>
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<p>Kim Basinger in 'Batman'; Kim Basinger in 2017</p>
<p>Kim Basinger appeared as Vicki Vale, Batman's Lois Lane, in the Michael Keaton-led Batman (1989).</p>
<p>Gary Oldman</p>
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<p>Gary Goldman in 'The Dark Knight'; Gary Oldman in 2024</p>
<p>Gary Oldman appeared as the Commissioner of the Gotham City Police Department Jim Gordan in Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), and The Dark Knight Rises (2012).</p>
<p>Arnold Schwarzenegger</p>
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<p>Arnold Schwarzenegger in 'Batman & Robin'; Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2023</p>
<p>Taking on the role of Mr. Freeze, Arnold Schwarzenegger worked alongside other DC villains in Batman & Robin (1997).</p>
<p>Alicia Silverstone</p>
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<p>Alicia Silverstone in 'Batman & Robin'; Alicia Silverstone in 2024</p>
<p>Alicia Silverstone tackled the role of Barbara Wilson's Batgirl in Batman & Robin (1997).</p>
<p>Uma Thurman</p>
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<p>Uma Thurman in 'Batman & Robin'; Uma Thurman in 2024</p>
<p>Working alongside Schwarzenegger's Mr. Freeze, Uma Thurman played Poison Ivy in Batman & Robin (1997) — a movie she's admitted is "for children."</p>
<p>Nicole Kidman</p>
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<p>Nicole Kidman in 'Batman Forever'; Nicole Kidman in 2024</p>
<p>Nicole Kidman introduced a new character into the Batman canon with Dr. Chase Meridian, a psychologist working with the Gotham City Police Department in Batman Forever (1995).</p>
<p>Drew Barrymore</p>
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<p>Drew Barrymore in 'Batman Forever'; Drew Barrymore in 2024</p>
<p>Drew Barrymore had a minor role in Batman Forever (1995), appearing as Sugar, one of Two-Faced's lovers who appealed specifically to his good side.</p>
<p>Danny DeVito</p>
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<p>Danny DeVito in 'Batman Returns'; Danny DeVito in 2024</p>
<p>Danny DeVito joined the DC universe when he took on the role of the Penguin in Batman Returns (1992).</p>
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