History Creator / CesarRomero

Many might know him best for his role as ComicBook/TheJoker in the 1960s ''Series/{{Batman|1966}}'' series. However, he began his career in films during UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfHollywood. Being at least 6'3, he was often cast as a TallDarkAndHandsome LatinLover (even being nicknamed "The Latin from Manhattan") and had many fangirls. He was also a dancer, a singer, and a comedian, but his film roles were varied from westerns to comedies, to dramas. He had a reputation in Hollywood as a "confirmed bachelor", often serving as the go-to male companion for many actresses as movie premieres, and revealed two years before his death that he was gay; apparently, it was an open secret amongst actors, according to autobiographies.

Another thing many might know Romero for was his moustache, which he had throughout his screen career. He was so protective of it that, when he played the Joker on ''Batman'', his makeup had to be painted ''over'' his moustache because he refused to shave it. Speaking of the Joker, Romero was the tallest and oldest actor to play the role on film (first doing so at the age of fifty-nine), and is the only Joker actor not to have won or been nominated for an UsefulNotes/AcademyAward.

Another thing many might know Romero for was his moustache, which he had throughout his screen career. He was so protective of it that, when he played the Joker on ''Batman'', his makeup had to be painted ''over'' his moustache because he refused to shave it. Speaking of the Joker, Romero was the tallest and oldest actor to play the role on film (first doing so at the age of fifty-nine), and is the only actor not to have won or been nominated for an UsefulNotes/AcademyAward for doing so (aside from Creator/JaredLeto).

Another thing many might know Romero for was his moustache, which he had throughout his screen career. He was so protective of it that, when he played the Joker on ''Batman'', his makeup had to be painted ''over'' his moustache because he refused to shave it. Speaking of the Joker, Romero was the tallest and oldest actor to play the role (first doing so at the age of fifty-nine), and is the only actor not to have won or been nominated for an UsefulNotes/AcademyAward for doing so.

Romero died in the hospital on New Year's Day 1994, from pneumonia and complications from blood clotting while being treated for bronchitis.

No, he wasn't related to Creator/GeorgeARomero.

Another thing many might know Romero for was his moustache, which he had throughout his screen career. He was so protective of it that, when he played the Joker on ''Batman'', his makeup had to be painted ''over'' his moustache because he refused to shave it. Speaking of the Joker, Romero was the tallest and oldest actor to play the role (first doing so at the age of fifty-nine) and is the only actor not to have won or been nominated for an UsefulNotes/AcademyAward for doing so.

* ''Film/MarriageOnTheRocks'' (1965)
* ''Series/{{Batman|1966}}'' (1966-68) and [[Film/BatmanTheMovie the 1966 movie]]

* ''Lust In The Dust'' (1985)

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->''"Well, you know what they say in Hollywood - the most important thing is being sincere, even if you have to fake it."''

Cesar Julio Romero, Jr. (February 15, 1907 – January 1, 1994) was an American actor of Spanish and Cuban origins that appeared on television and film.

Many might know him as ComicBook/TheJoker on the 1960s' ''Series/{{Batman|1966}}'' series, however, he began his career in films during UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfHollywood. Being at least 6'3, he was often in roles as a TallDarkAndHandsome LatinLover, even being nicknamed as "The Latin from Manhattan" and had many fangirls. He was also a dancer, a singer, and a comedian, but his film roles were varied from westerns to comedies, to dramas. He had a reputation in Hollywood as a "confirmed bachelor", often being the go-to male companion for many actresses as movie premieres, however, he later revealed two years before his death that he was gay; apparently, it was an open secret amongst actors, according to autobiographies.

Another thing many might know Romero for was his moustache that he had throughout his film roles. He was so protective of it that, when he played the Joker on ''Batman'', his makeup had to be painted ''over'' his moustache because he refused to shave it. He was the tallest and oldest actor to play The Joker, beginning the part at the age of fifty-nine, and he is the only actor to play the part who has never won or been nominated for an Academy Award.

Romero died in hospital on New Year's Day 1994 from pneumonia and complications from blood clotting while being treated for bronchitis.

Cesar Julio Romero, Jr. (February 15, 1907 -- January 1, 1994) was an American actor of Spanish and Cuban origins that appeared on television and film.

* ''Film/AroundTheWorldInEightyDays1956''

* ''Series/{{Zorro}}'' (1957)

Many might know him as ComicBook/TheJoker on the 1960s' ''Series/{{Batman}}'' series, however, he began his career in films during UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfHollywood. Being at least 6'3, he was often in roles as a TallDarkAndHandsome LatinLover, even being nicknamed as "The Latin from Manhattan" and had many fangirls. He was also a dancer, a singer, and a comedian, but his film roles were varied from westerns to comedies, to dramas. He had a reputation in Hollywood as a "confirmed bachelor", often being the go-to male companion for many actresses as movie premieres, however, he later revealed two years before his death that he was gay; apparently, it was an open secret amongst actors, according to autobiographies.

* ''Series/{{Batman}}'' (1966-68) and [[Film/BatmanTheMovie the 1966 movie]]

Another thing many might know Romero for was his moustache that he had throughout his film roles. He was so protective of it that, when he played the Joker on ''Batman'', his makeup had to be painted ''over'' his moustache because he refused to shave it.

Another thing many might know Romero for was his moustache that he had throughout his film roles. He was so protective of it, he allowed the ''Batman'' make-up team to paint over it during his Joker roles which can be noticed in close-ups by eagle-eyed viewers.

Cesar Julio Romero, Jr. (February 15, 1907 -- January 1, 1994) was an American actor of Spanish and Cuban origins that appeared on television and film. Many might know him as ComicBook/TheJoker on the 1960s' ''Series/{{Batman}}'' series, however, he began his career in films during UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfHollywood. Being at least 6'3, he was often in roles as a TallDarkAndHandsome LatinLover, even being nicknamed as "The Latin from Manhattan" and had many fangirls. He was also a dancer, a singer, and a comedian, but his film roles were varied from westerns to comedies, to dramas. He had a reputation in Hollywood as a "confirmed bachelor", often being the go-to male companion for many actresses as movie premieres, however, he later revealed two years before his death that he was gay; apparently, it was an open secret amongst actors, according to autobiographies.

Cesar Julio Romero, Jr. (February 15, 1907 -- January 1, 1994) was an American actor of Cuban origins that appeared on television and film. Many might know him as ComicBook/TheJoker on the 1960s' ''Series/{{Batman}}'' series, however, he began his career in films during UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfHollywood. Being at least 6'3, he was often in roles as a TallDarkAndHandsome LatinLover, even being nicknamed as "The Latin from Manhattan" and had many fangirls. He was also a dancer, a singer, and a comedian, but his film roles were varied from westerns to comedies, to dramas. He had a reputation in Hollywood as a "confirmed bachelor", often being the go-to male companion for many actresses as movie premieres, however, he later revealed two years before his death that he was gay; apparently, it was an open secret amongst actors, according to autobiographies.

Cesar Julio Romero, Jr. (February 15, 1907 -- January 1, 1994) was an American actor that appeared on television and film. Many might know him as ComicBook/TheJoker on the 1960s' ''Series/{{Batman}}'' series, however, he began his career in films during UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfHollywood. Being at least 6'3, he was often in roles as a TallDarkAndHandsome LatinLover, even being nicknamed as "The Latin from Manhattan" and had many fangirls. He was also a dancer, a singer, and a comedian, but his film roles were varied from westerns to comedies, to dramas. He had a reputation in Hollywood as a "confirmed bachelor", often being the go-to male companion for many actresses as movie premieres, however, he later revealed two years before his death that he was gay; apparently, it was an open secret amongst actors, according to autobiographies.

Cesar Julio Romero, Jr. (February 15, 1907 -- January 1, 1994) was an American actor that appeared on television and film. Many might know him as The Joker on the 1960s' ''Series/{{Batman}}'' series, however, he began his career in films during UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfHollywood. Being at least 6'3, he was often in roles as a TallDarkAndHandsome LatinLover, even being nicknamed as "The Latin from Manhattan" and had many fangirls. He was also a dancer, a singer, and a comedian, but his film roles were varied from westerns to comedies, to dramas. He had a reputation in Hollywood as a "confirmed bachelor", often being the go-to male companion for many actresses as movie premieres, however, he later revealed two years before his death that he was gay; apparently, it was an open secret amongst actors, according to autobiographies.

* ''Series/{{Batman}}'' (1966-68) and the 1966 movie

* ''Film/OceansEleven'' (1960)