A nearly-immortal mystical villain, Ra’s al Ghul is the one man in “Batman: The Animated Series” who really gave the Dark Knight a run for his money. Thankfully, his voice actor, David Warner, also possessed the presence and commanding prowess to go toe-to-toe with the inimitable Kevin Conroy, and he turned up in some of the show’s best episodes. Warner, a British character actor, has starred in a number of classics, including “The Omen,” “Titanic,” and “Tron.”
Often cast for his ability to be both intimidating and gentle in equal measure, Warner has played villains and heroes alike. In “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” he played the despicable Gul Madred in the acclaimed two-parter, “Chain of Command,” and the unlikely Klingon peacemaker Gorkon in “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.” Mostly known for supporting roles, he won an Emmy Award for his part as Pomponius Falco in the 1980 miniseries, “Masada.”
Like many in the cast of “Batman: The Animated Series,” Warner’s work on the show began a career in voice acting that later included “Spider-Man: The Animated Series,” “Gargoyles,” and many more. One of his last major live-action roles was Admiral Boom in 2018’s “Mary Poppins Returns.” Warner died of cancer in July 2022. He was 80 years old. In a statement, his family described him as “a kind-hearted, generous and compassionate man, partner and father, whose legacy of extraordinary work has touched the lives of so many over the years.”
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