Every Actor Who Has Played Batman & Their Net Worth

Bruce Wayne who moonlights as Batman is filthy rich, so just how rich are the actors who’ve played the caped crusader over the years?

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It is difficult to determine exactly how much money Batman, also known as Bruce Wayne, has, as he is a fictional character. In the Batman universe, Bruce Wayne is depicted as a billionaire playboy and philanthropist who inherited his wealth from his parents. He is owner of Wayne Enterprises, a successful multinational corporation that operates in various industries including technology, defense, and energy. In the comics, movies, and TV shows, Wayne’s wealth is often used to fund his crime-fighting activities as Batman. However, the exact amount of his wealth is not specified and may vary depending on the source material.

There have been many versions and renditions of DC’s Batman on both the big and small screen. Some became cult favorites, while others were huge disappointments. Among the long list of actors whose performances have stirred conversation and debate are Robert Pattinson and his portrayal of the character. As to who the best Batman is, there are some tough competitors on the list including Michael Keaton and Christian Bale.

Lewis G Wilson was the first actor to portray Bruce Wayne/Batman in a live action project in 1943, he passed away in 2000. Also deceased are Robert Lowery who played the character in Batman & Robin (1949 and Adam West who took the mantle of Batman in the Batman TV series which ran from 1966 to 1968. In fact, only one of the main cast members from the 60s Batman series is still alive today. Since then, 8 actors have portrayed the caped crusader, including Robert Pattinson, in the latest film, The Batman by Matt Reeves.

What are all the Batman movies called?

There have been many Batman movies over the years. Some of the most well-known include:

Batman (1989)
Batman Returns (1992)
Batman Forever (1995)
Batman & Robin (1997)
Batman Begins (2005)
The Dark Knight (2008)
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Suicide Squad (2016)
Justice League (2017)
The Batman (2022)

We all know by now that Bruce Wayne who moonlights as Batman is filthy rich, so just how rich are the actors who’ve played the caped crusader over the years? Here’s the complete list of all actors who’ve played Batman over the years, ranked by their net worth.

8 Bruce Thomas Played Batman In Birds Of Prey (2002)

Birds of Prey wasn’t a famous TV show, although it gave the DC network a significant boost in viewership. Bruce Thomas who is currently worth anywhere between $1-$12 million played Batman alongside actors like Shemar Moore, Ian Ambercrombie, Rob Benedict and more. He only appeared in a single episode, but he otherwise made his net worth from many other on-screen roles. He also voiced Batman for multiple other projects.

7 Val Kilmer Was Batman In Batman Forever (1995)

Val Kilmer took on the role in the 1995 Batman Forever, a cringe worthy yet enjoyable iteration of the caped crusader. In addition to Batman Forever, Kilmer has made his $10 million net worth from starring in movies and TV shows including 7 Below (2012), Riddle (2013), and most recently in the 2022 Top Gun sequel Top Gun: Maverick.

6 Kevin Conroy Voiced Batman In Several Shows Until He Appeared In The Arrowverse

Kevin Conroy has been the voice of Batman across numerous animated films and series. So when he appeared on screen as the character in the Arrowverse, fans of the voice were ecstatic. The Killing Joke (2016) star has over 109 acting credits to his name, which has contributed to his $10 million net worth.

5 Michael Keaton Is Famous For His Batman Portrayal

Michael Keaton is considered to be one of the best portrayals of Batman. He played Gotham’s dark knight in Tim Burton’s Batman duology (1989-1992). The actor is worth about $40 million according to celebritynetworth, a fortune he’s earned from his many roles including in American Assassin (2017), Dumbo (2019) and just last year in Marvel’s Morbius alongside Jared Leto.

4 Robert Pattinson Is The Latest Actor To Portray Batman

Robert Pattinson became a household name after starring in the Twilight franchise as Edward Cullen but he is also the most recent actor to don the dark knight’s cape. His portrayal of the character in The Batman (2022) is probably the closest to the comics as it depicts Batman just two years after Bruce Wayne first put on the cape. Pattinson’s career goes back to his 2004 debut, and he’s already worth around $100 million as per celebritynetworth, which he’s earned from his 39 credited roles and other brand deals.

3 Christian Bale’s Batman Portrayal Is Revered

Much like Keaton’s portrayal of Batman, Christian Bale’s take on the character is also revered. Bale played the role in Chistopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy (2005-2010). Christian Bale made a fortune from playing Batman and the star has an estimated net worth of $120 million owing from his role in the franchise and others including in Terminator Salvation (2009), Vice (2018) and in 2022 alone he appeared as Gorr in Thor: Love and Thunder, in Amsterdam, and The Pale Blue Eye starring the actor was released on Netflix on December 23.

2 Ben Affleck Is The Current Batman In The DCEU

Ben Affleck is the current Batman in the DCEU but the actor recently confirmed his appearance in The Flash (2023) will mark his final outing as DC’s Batman. The star has made his impressive $150 million net worth as an actor, producer and writer on several projects as well as his various brand deals over the years.

1 George Clooney Is The Wealthiest Actor To Have Played Batman

George Clooney, with an estimated net worth of $500 million is the richest of all the actors who’ve played the caped crusader on screen. In addition to his acting career, the actor has made his fortune from some lucrative brand deals including a $40 million endorsement deal with Nespresso in 2017. Some other brands that have struck deals with George Clooney are Casamigos, DnB, Omaze, Martini, Warburtons, Mercedes Benz, and Toyota.