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Originally Posted by Evans, Marv

I wonder why actors who played super heroes in those old programs had trouble finding work later on. Another example is the actor who played Super Man in the old TV series. He committed suicide later on if I remember right.

He turned down the role of Jame Bond AFTER Batman & was in Hooper.

Adam West almost became James Bond, perhaps thanks to a ... - MeTV
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Adam West, best known as TV's Batman, was also offered the job. According to his memoir, West also rejected the offer, believing that it was meant for a British actor. While playing Bruce Wayne certainly demonstrated West's ability to become a suave undercover playboy, the best James Bond demo reel on his resume might have been a commercial for Nestlé Quik.