On July 31st, Michael Ansara, a Syrian-born American actor, died. For those who don?t know, he played a great many roles in his time, but for me, he was most notable for providing the voice of Mr Freeze in the acclaimed Batman Animated series in the 90?s.
I bring this up because not only was Batman one of my favourite shows growing up, but because the character of Mr Freeze was easily one of the more interesting antagonists they created, giving him a more tragic and dignified portrayal than any he?s been given before or since. And Michael provided a very well-done performance, giving Freeze that edge that?s never been matched in my opinion. His feature episode, "Heart of ice", is something I still watch frequently to this day.
I don?t know how exactly he passed away, but I?m sure that myself and other fans will send our regards to his family, and hope they get through this loss.
And as for Mr Ansara, I hope that, wherever he is right now, I hope that he, as his character once said, is waiting ?someplace where a warm hand waits for his?.
I bring this up because not only was Batman one of my favourite shows growing up, but because the character of Mr Freeze was easily one of the more interesting antagonists they created, giving him a more tragic and dignified portrayal than any he?s been given before or since. And Michael provided a very well-done performance, giving Freeze that edge that?s never been matched in my opinion. His feature episode, "Heart of ice", is something I still watch frequently to this day.
I don?t know how exactly he passed away, but I?m sure that myself and other fans will send our regards to his family, and hope they get through this loss.
And as for Mr Ansara, I hope that, wherever he is right now, I hope that he, as his character once said, is waiting ?someplace where a warm hand waits for his?.
