Bat-Villainesses in Theatrical "Batman" Films Quiz

Answer: Lee Meriwether

While the usual actress who portrayed Catwoman in the first two seasons of the "Batman" television series was Julie Newmar, Lee Meriwether (born 1935) took the role in the 1966 film, teaming up with Penguin, Riddler, and Joker. Disguised as "Miss Kitka", she was part of a plot to kidnap Bruce Wayne in the film. Lee Meriwether also starred in the television series "The Time Tunnel" and "Barnaby Jones".

She actually also had a guest appearance on the "Batman" television series as a potential love interest for Bruce Wayne.

Answer: Michelle Pfeiffer

In "Batman Returns", Michelle Pfeiffer (born 1958) portrayed Catwoman. In the film, Selena Kyle (Catwoman's alias) starts as the downtrodden secretary of Max Shreck, a villainous businessman in the film. Michelle Pfeiffer's training for the role included kickboxing lessons and learning how to wield a whip.

She has also appeared in a number of other motion pictures, such as "The Witches of Eastwick" and "The Fabulous Baker Boys".

Answer: Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman (born 1970) portrayed Dr. Pamela Isley/Poison Ivy in "Batman and Robin". At different times, Poison Ivy attempts to seduce both Batman and Robin in the film which is important since the character is able to pass a deadly venom her body produces through her lips. Uma Thurman is also known for appearing in the "Kill Bill" films and "Pulp Fiction".

As for "Batman and Robin", in a film that was generally critically panned, Uma Thurman's performance received generally positive reviews.

Answer: Anne Hathaway

In the film, Selina Kyle (Catwoman's alias) is hired by a corporate executive to gather data about his rival, Bruce Wayne. In the film, she vacillates from acting as a somewhat ally of Batman to acting as his adversary. Anne Hathaway (born 1982) portrayed Catwoman in the film.

She has also appeared in "The Princess Diaries" and "The Devil Wears Prada". Anne Hathaway generally described the role of Catwoman as one where she had to "redouble her efforts...to keep up with the demands of the role."

Answer: Marion Cotillard

Marion Cotillard (born 1975) has also appeared in the films "La Vie en Rose" and "Inception". In "The Dark Knight Rises", she portrayed Talia al Ghul and her alias, Miranda Tate. As Miranda Tate, Talia al Ghul briefly becomes the lover of Bruce Wayne. In the film, Talia al Ghul attempts to fulfill the mission of her deceased father, Ra's al Ghul, to destroy Gotham city.

Answer: Tao Okamoto

While Mercy Graves is usually thought of in association with Lex Luthor and as a character from Superman's world, she appears in a film where Batman is an important character who is fighting against Lex Luthor. Tao Okamoto (born 1985) portrayed Mercy Graves.

She has worked in a model and also appeared in the film "The Wolverine". In "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice", as in the comics, Mercy Graves acts as an assistant to Lex Luthor.

Answer: Halle Berry

The character of Catwoman is very loosely adapted from the character in the "Batman" franchise. In the film Patience Phillips develops cat-like abilities and acts as an anti-heroine after being left for dead. The film was critically panned and won several Golden Raspberries including for Worst Actress for Halle Berry (born 1966). Halle Berry has appeared in several other films including "X-Men" and "Die Another Day".

Answer: Margot Robbie

In "Suicide Squad", the titular team is a group of captured supervillains who are utilized by the US government to combat dangerous metahumans. Harley Quinn is a former love interest/partner-in-crime of the Joker. Margot Robbie (born 1980), who portrayed Harley Quinn, also appeared in the television series "Neighbours" and "PanAm". [Though the role is uncredited, Ben Affleck does appear in this film at Batman/Bruce Wayne. Since the 1990s there has been a definite presence of Harley Quinn in the Batman "universe", both as an ally of the Joker and on her own.

Answer: Dana Delany

Dana Delany (born 1956), who voiced the Phantasm, also appeared in the television series "China Beach" and "Desperate Housewives". Though the Phantasm is an adversary of Batman/Bruce Wayne in the film, in her secret identity as Andrea Beaumont, she engages in a romantic relationship with Bruce Wayne. In the film, Andrea Beaumont is avenging the death of her father Carl.

Answer: Jenny Slate

In "The Lego Batman Movie", Harley Quinn and the Joker work together to free a group of supervillains from the Phantom Zone. Jenny Slate (born 1982), who voiced Harley Quinn, has also appeared in the television series "Parks and Recreation" and "House of Lies". The film received generally positive reviews and was financially successful.