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Batman's Original Catwoman Says Goodbye
13 Jan
Summary
- 92-year-old Julie Newmar made her last fan convention appearance.
- She starred as the first live-action Catwoman in the '60s Batman series.
- Newmar's appearance followed a limited public presence since 2012.
Ninety-two-year-old actress Julie Newmar, celebrated for her iconic role as the first live-action Catwoman in the 1960s Batman television series, has concluded her public appearances at fan conventions. Newmar's last known public engagement was at The Hollywood Show, a pop culture fan convention held in Los Angeles.
Following a notable career in the 1950s and 1960s, Newmar's most recent acting roles were in direct-to-video Batman cartoons released in 2016 and 2017. Her last in-person speaking engagement was in 2012. Organizers confirmed this weekend's event marks her final convention appearance, highlighting her dedication to fans.
At the convention, Newmar reunited with several stars from the 1966 Batman series, including Eileen O'Neill and Nancy Kovack. Newmar's portrayal of Catwoman spanned two seasons, and she also earned a Tony Award for her stage work and a Golden Globe nomination for the film adaptation of "The Marriage-Go-Round."
