Who Played the Best Catwoman?

Derf · December 20, 2006, 11:22:29 AM

All this Batman talk on the board lately has got me wondering. I know my preference, but I figured I'd ask opinions from others here. This was almost a "Who played the best Batgirl" poll, but a poll with only two entries (and one of those in only one movie) seemed a bit limited. So, I ask, who is your favorite Catwoman?

If I missed any, let me know and I'll add them. And no, Halle Berry doesn't count.

Lee Meriwether

Julie Newmar

Eartha Kitt

Michelle Pfeiffer

And just in case you care, my personal favorite is Julie Newmar. But don't let that sway your vote.

BeyondTheGrave · December 20, 2006, 11:35:00 AM

I went with Lee Meriwether. It was a tough choice though.

odinn7 · December 20, 2006, 02:52:00 PM

Newmar without a doubt...she looked good and she had this way about her...oh yeah.

Ryanjvs.godzilla · December 20, 2006, 02:58:08 PM

hale berry doesnt count hahah thats great.

LilCerberus · December 20, 2006, 03:17:53 PM

I don't think I've ever seen Lee Meriwether's portrayal of CatWoman, only caught a few minutes of Eartha Kitt's CW, Michelle Pfeiffer's didn't work for me, so I'm gonna have to go with Julie Newmar.
My favorite episode involves CW using stolen cash to buy fake Stradivaris. While her cronies are busy dealing with Batman & Robin, she tries to escape on a rocket with a folding chair glued to it. When the rocket doesn't work, Catwoman starts pounding on the Blast-Off button & kicking the rocket, screaming "Gidyup!" I just love that subtle subtext.

peter johnson · December 20, 2006, 03:29:42 PM

Julie Newmar, being genuinely mentally unstable/mentally ill, did indeed bring a certain . . . something to the role --
And I have always been infatuated with Michelle Pfiffer --
So, logically, am going with Ertha Kitt --
Nobody could purrr like that woman, plus she sacrificed her career on the altar of politics and The First Amendment.
peter johnson'/denny crane

Scott · December 20, 2006, 03:35:31 PM

I kinda like Ertha Kitt so I voted for her, but no doubt they were all good.

Didn't see CATWOMAN is it related to the BATMAN story? If so then we have to put up Halle Berry.

Derf · December 20, 2006, 03:48:49 PM

Quote from: Scott on December 20, 2006, 03:35:31 PM
Didn't see CATWOMAN is it related to the BATMAN story? If so then we have to put up Halle Berry.

No, Berry's Catwoman was a superheroine in some non-Batman fiction; that's why I specifically excluded her.

Scott · December 20, 2006, 04:21:21 PM

Thanks Derf. Wasn't sure.

KYGOTC · December 20, 2006, 05:42:08 PM

Ive onle seen Lee mariwether and Michelle Pfeiffer, so i went with M.P. The other 2 might be better, i dont know.

Ozzymandias · December 21, 2006, 02:37:07 AM

Ozzymandias speaks: Julie Newmarr. She kind of looked like a friend of mine from high school. She also has that odd accent.

Ozzymandias has spoken!!!

Dr. Whom · December 21, 2006, 03:24:48 AM

Julie Newmar without a doubt! She could switch from highschool girl next door to dangerous maniac in an instant. Plus she had that whole 'teenager in love' thing with Adam West, that I found so much more entertaining than the femme fatale act of the others.

Ash · December 21, 2006, 10:12:54 AM

I voted for Michelle Pfeiffer.

She was downright nasty as Catwoman and I loved her performance!

Texdar · December 21, 2006, 03:28:03 PM

I voted for Michelle Pfeiffer too. Thought she did a great job plus loved her shiny costume and the whip.

Dr. Whom · January 05, 2007, 03:54:14 AM

But Julie Newmar patented a Pantyhose with shaping band for cheeky derrière relief. Check it out if don't believe me

http://www.google.com/patents?vid=USPAT3914799&id=wPw5AAAAEBAJ&jtp=1

Who Played the Best Catwoman?

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