Moviestore/Shutterstock It's been 85 years since Detective Comics released thefirst edition of Batman, beginning the branching arcs of the well-loved superhero. Since the franchise's creation, there have been many directors and actors who have brought the Caped Crusader's story to life on the big screen. Names likeMichael Keaton,Christian Bale,Val Kilmer, and, most recently,Robert PattinsoninThe Batmanhavetaken on the hero's title, but there are also plenty of other stars who have aided in those films' tales. Here's a breakdown of 13 actors you may not remember for their roles in the various adaptations over the years. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Getty; Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Chris O'Donnellworked with two different actors for Batman, starring as Dick Greyson's Robin in the Kilmer-ledBatman Forever(1995) and theGeorge Clooney-headedBatman & Robin(1997). Warner Bros/D C Comics/Kobal/Shutterstock; Ian West/PA Images via Getty Cillian Murphyplayed the antagonist Dr. Jonathan Crane (aka Scarecrow) in Christopher Nolan's take on the Batman franchise inBatman Begins(2005),The Dark Knight(2008), andThe Dark Knight Rises(2012). Warner Bros/D C Comics/Kobal/Shutterstock; Presley Ann/Getty Another star in Nolan's Batman trilogy,Morgan Freeman, gave life to Lucius Fox, the CEO of Wayne Enterprises and provider of some of the Caped Crusader's gadgetry. Freeman appeared inBatman Begins(2005),The Dark Knight(2008), andThe Dark Knight Rises(2012). Warner Bros/D C Comics/Kobal/Shutterstock; Michael Loccisano/Getty PEOPLE cover starLiam Neesoninitially appeared inBatman Begins(2005) as Henri Ducard, the crime lord who aided Batman in the development of his detective skills. He returned inThe Dark Knight Rises(2012) as villain Ra's Al Ghul, giving Nolan's trilogy a surprising twist. Warner Bros/Dc Comics/Kobal/Shutterstock; Kevin Mazur/WireImage Jack Nicholsongave well-known villain the Joker an origin story as he transformed into the clown-faced enemy inBatman(1989). Warner Bros/Dc Comics/Kobal/Shutterstock; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Kim Basingerappeared as Vicki Vale, Batman's Lois Lane, in the Michael Keaton-ledBatman(1989). Warner Bros/Dc Comics/Kobal/Shutterstock; UNIQUE NICOLE/AFP via Getty Gary Oldmanappeared as the Commissioner of the Gotham City Police Department Jim Gordan inBatman Begins(2005),The Dark Knight(2008), andThe Dark Knight Rises(2012). Warner Bros. Pictures/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty; Phillip Faraone/Getty Taking on the role of Mr. Freeze,Arnold Schwarzeneggerworked alongside other DC villains inBatman & Robin(1997). Warner Bros. Pictures/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty; Anna Webber/Getty Alicia Silverstonetackled the role of Barbara Wilson's Batgirl inBatman & Robin(1997). Warner Bros. Pictures/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty; Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty Working alongside Schwarzenegger's Mr. Freeze,Uma Thurmanplayed Poison Ivy inBatman & Robin(1997) — a movie she's admitted is "for children." Warner Bros. Pictures/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic Nicole Kidmanintroduced a new character into the Batman canon with Dr. Chase Meridian, a psychologist working with the Gotham City Police Department inBatman Forever(1995). Warner Bros. Pictures/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty; Steven Ferdman/Getty Drew Barrymorehad a minor role inBatman Forever(1995), appearing as Sugar, one of Two-Faced's lovers who appealed specifically to his good side. Snap/Shutterstock; Gotham/FilmMagic Danny DeVitojoined the DC universe when he took on the role ofthe PenguininBatman Returns(1992). Read the original article onPeople
