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Sinatra Wanted to Be Batman's Joker!
26 May
Summary
- Frank Sinatra once desired to play the Joker in the 1960s Batman series.
- The role ultimately went to Caesar Romero, upsetting the famed singer.
- The actor revealed this ambition years after the show aired.
The 1960s Batman television series, a groundbreaking adaptation of the DC Comics hero, nearly featured Hollywood legend Frank Sinatra as the Joker. While Caesar Romero ultimately portrayed Batman's arch-nemesis, sources reveal Sinatra had expressed significant interest in the role. This revelation was shared by Burt Ward, who starred as Robin in the campy, colorful show that first brought the Dark Knight to the television screen in 1966.
According to Ward, Sinatra was reportedly "very upset" when he learned he couldn't play the Clown Prince of Crime because Romero had already been signed. This missed opportunity remains a notable piece of trivia for fans of the classic Batman series and its memorable villains, including Frank Gorshin's Riddler and Burgess Meredith's Penguin.
