The Voice of Catwoman turns 80 today!!!
While many people rightfully think of Julie Newmar when they think of Catwoman, there is an actress who in the 1990s played the Feline Fatale who’s turning 80.
And no, we’re not talking about Michelle Pfeiffer.
Veteran actress Adrienne Barbeau, whose career has spanned at least six decades, celebrates her birthday today. Born 11 June 1945 in Sacramento, California, she began her acting career in the 1960s. Her big break came when she became a regular in the 1972-1978 sitcom Maude. Additional film and television roles followed, such as Swamp Thing and The Fog.
And then she played Catwoman/Selina Kyle in both Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1995), as well as in The New Batman Adventures (1997-1998). This came at a time when Catwoman herself became more than just a one-dimensional villain, becoming the anti-hero that she has become.
Unlike so many performers from back in the day, Ms. Barbeau remains a busy working actress. We met her in 2005 in New Jersey, and she was a real delight. We wish her the best!!!
