“She played one of TV’s first female superheroes — and inspired a generation” 💫🎭 Yvonne Craig’s iconic role as Batgirl in Batman broke barriers for women on screen — and her impact didn’t end when the cameras stopped rolling 🦇📺💜 From Elvis co-star to real-life advocate, her legacy lives on. Full story in the article below 👇
Initially, she was passionate about ballet before her focus switched to acting landing role in films. The early years of her drizzling career were marked by her appearance in «Gidget» and «It Happened at the World’s Fair» where she played alongside E. Presley. It was the combination of her charm, athleticism and comic nature that have made her an outstanding actress.
In the Batman series she took the role of Barbara Gordon that was a turning point in her career becoming one of the earliest depictions of a female superhero in TV. It was her portrayal that brought a fresh dynamic to the show proving that women could handle challenges and emotion turmoil too greatly inspiring her generation. Her career spanned in the 1960s and 1970s. The star’s portrayal of a green-skinned alien in «Star Trek» was remarkable too making a name for herself.
Despite the lack of major roles, her supporting roles were enough for her to become a towering figure in cinema. Later, Craig stepped away from acting pursuing a career in real estate becoming a skillful advocate for various causes. The star also worked with public service campaigns also raising the awareness of the importance of vaccination against HPV.
She became one of the major female superheroes on the screen leaving her forever mark on pop culture. Unfortunately, she passed away on August 17, 2015 after being diagnosed with cancer. Despite her departure, he still remains one of the celebrated representatives in the film industry.
