Batman: Every Live-Action Robin Ranked From Worst To Best

1. Burt Ward - Dick Grayson (Batman 1966-68)

Robin Burt Ward Chris O'Donnell Brenton Thwaites
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Gazing into the past can often lead to wonderous moments of wisdom and nostalgia. But, if you're staring back into the history of the famous DC hero Batman, you'll spend more time wondering what on Earth everyone was smoking. Still, while you can laugh at it, mock it and even poke holes in it, there's no denying that the Batman of the 1960s had the best Robin.

Whenever someone thinks of the name Robin, they think of Burt Ward. The Dynamic Duo were made famous in live-action by the pairing of Ward and Adam West, as they played the perfect double act.

Burt Ward's Dick Grayson was innocent and curious, which helped him feel like an ideal sidekick. He helped however he could and shared a determination/commitment to fighting crime. But, he also spent most of his time chucking out puns that would either make you groan or giggle.

Ultimately, despite all the corniness, Burt Ward's Robin has gone on to do something that no other one has, and that's becoming an icon. While other versions might be darker, deeper and better acted, none of them can hold a candle to the legacy of the original.

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