in 1966, adam west was chosen to play the role of batman in the batman tv series. this show started west to fame. the series was well liked and a movie of the same name was made of it. he put his voice to the animated series "the new adventures of batman" (1977), "superfriends: the legendary super powers show" (1985) and "the super powers team: galactic guardians" (1985). his best known voice acting is his work on the animated series "family guy", as mayor west.