The Best Actors Who Played Robin, Ranked

From black and white serials to blockbuster movies and long-running animated hits, Robin has been portrayed by a wide mix of performers across live action, animation, and games. Some brought the original Boy Wonder to Saturday-morning TV, others introduced new Robins like Jason Todd, Tim Drake, and Damian Wayne to fresh audiences. This countdown pulls together the actors who left the biggest mark on the character across mediums, noting where they played Robin and how widely their version reached viewers. It covers film, television, and video games so you can see the full scope of the role’s legacy.

20. Johnny Duncan

Duncan played Robin in the theatrical serial ‘Batman and Robin’ released in 1949. The serial format ran in weekly chapters in cinemas across the United States. His performance brought Dick Grayson to postwar audiences at a time when superheroes were often serialized. The production used practical stunts and location shooting that helped define early on-screen Batman lore.

19. Douglas Croft

Croft was the first on-screen Robin in the 1943 theatrical serial ‘Batman’. The serial premiered during World War II and introduced many moviegoers to the dynamic duo outside the comics. He appeared opposite Lewis Wilson’s Batman across multiple weekly chapters. The production influenced later television interpretations with its cliffhanger structure.

18. Crawford Wilson

Wilson voiced Robin in ‘Batman: The Brave and the Bold’. The series introduced multiple versions of the character through team-up adventures. Episodes featuring Robin explored eras from the early partnership with Batman to alternate takes. The show aired on Cartoon Network and brought a broad Silver Age sensibility to younger viewers.

17. Evan Sabara

Sabara voiced Dick Grayson in ‘The Batman’. Robin joined the series in later seasons after the show established its rogues gallery. Episodes with Robin focused on detective work and acrobatics that matched the series’ stylized action. The portrayal bridged the gap between classic sidekick stories and a modern animated aesthetic.

16. Cameron Bowen

Bowen voiced Tim Drake in ‘Young Justice’. His Robin served on a covert team that handled missions alongside other young heroes. Storylines tracked leadership changes and field tactics as the team matured. The series aired on multiple platforms over its run and gave Tim Drake a prominent place in ensemble arcs.

15. Jacob Tremblay

Tremblay voiced Damian Wayne in the animated series ‘Harley Quinn’. His Robin appeared in episodes that mixed superhero satire with Gotham crime stories. The series ran on streaming and cable outlets and reached adult audiences with a comedic tone. Damian’s presence connected the show to contemporary Bat-family dynamics.

14. Yuri Lowenthal

Lowenthal voiced Damian Wayne in ‘Batman Ninja’. The film transported Gotham characters to a stylized historical setting with a focus on martial arts. Damian’s design and gadgetry translated Robin’s traits to the new backdrop. The project released internationally and broadened the character’s footprint in anime-influenced storytelling.

13. Scott Porter

Porter voiced Damian Wayne in the video game ‘Injustice 2’. The game featured a story mode that put Robin into conflicts with heroes and villains across branching chapters. His version participated in cinematic cutscenes and competitive multiplayer content. The role introduced Damian to a large gaming audience on consoles and PC.

12. Matthew Mercer

Mercer voiced Tim Drake in ‘Batman: Arkham Knight’. Robin worked alongside Batman in story missions and side content that used the game’s dual-play mechanics. The title launched on major platforms and drew players into Gotham with detailed environments. His portrayal linked the Arkham games to the broader Bat-family lineup.

11. Jay Lycurgo

Lycurgo played Tim Drake in the live-action series ‘Titans’. He joined the cast after earlier seasons had already introduced other Robins. Episodes followed Tim’s path toward the role with training and investigations in Gotham. The series streamed internationally and expanded the team’s roster with his character arc.

10. Curran Walters

Walters played Jason Todd in ‘Titans’. His Robin debuted as a field partner before the character’s dramatic turn in later seasons. The show explored Jason’s methods, relationships, and conflicts within the team. His storyline connected Robin to key comic arcs adapted for television.

9. Stuart Allan

Allan voiced Damian Wayne across the DC Animated Movie Universe, beginning with ‘Son of Batman’. His Robin appeared in ensemble films that included the Teen Titans and Justice League. The releases arrived direct-to-video and on streaming, creating a continuous timeline for viewers. The role established Damian as a central Robin for a generation of animated features.

8. Jesse McCartney

McCartney voiced Dick Grayson in ‘Young Justice’. His Robin combined acrobatics with hacking and field leadership during missions. The series returned after an initial cancellation and continued with new seasons on streaming. His character progressed from Robin to Nightwing as the timeline advanced.

7. Loren Lester

Lester voiced Dick Grayson in ‘Batman: The Animated Series’ and ‘The New Batman Adventures’. His Robin featured in episodes that paired detective work with character growth and later evolved into Nightwing. The series won multiple industry awards and maintained a lasting syndication presence. His portrayal carried through to related films and crossovers within the DC Animated Universe.

6. Casey Kasem

Kasem voiced Robin in ‘Super Friends’ and related animated crossovers. His performance placed the Boy Wonder in team adventures alongside Superman, Wonder Woman, and other heroes. Episodes aired for years in Saturday-morning blocks on network television. This exposure introduced Robin to a wide audience of younger viewers worldwide.

5. Michael Cera

Cera voiced Robin in ‘The LEGO Batman Movie’. The film released in theaters globally and reached large family audiences. His Robin partnered with Batman in a story that mixed action with humor and musical sequences. The character design and marketing placed Robin prominently on posters, trailers, and tie-in merchandise.

4. Chris O’Donnell

O’Donnell played Dick Grayson in ‘Batman Forever’ and ‘Batman & Robin’. His version trained under Bruce Wayne and took part in large-scale action set pieces. The films received wide theatrical releases and extensive home video distribution. Robin’s suit designs and gadgets from these movies became part of the character’s pop-culture image.

3. Brenton Thwaites

Thwaites played Dick Grayson in ‘Titans’. He began the series as Robin before transitioning to Nightwing across later seasons. Story arcs covered his history with Batman and his leadership of the team in multiple cities. The show’s multi-season run gave sustained live-action focus to Robin’s evolution.

2. Scott Menville

Menville voiced Robin across ‘Teen Titans’ and ‘Teen Titans Go!’. He led the team through action-heavy episodes and comedic shorts that aired on Cartoon Network and later streaming. The character appeared in television specials, features, and crossovers with other animated properties. His tenure spans hundreds of episodes and keeps Robin in front of new viewers each year.

1. Burt Ward

Ward played Robin in the 1966 ‘Batman’ television series and the companion feature film. The show aired for three seasons on network television with frequent reruns for decades. He later returned to voice the character in animated projects that reunited the original cast. His portrayal remains one of the most recognizable versions of Robin in global pop culture.

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