Redshirts Always Die continues its crossover coverage celebrating nearly 60 years of Star Trek and Adam West's Batman. Sure, enthusiasts from both fandoms remember the most iconic performers who appeared on these beloved shows in the 1960s, including Frank Gorshin (Riddler), Julie Newmar (Catwoman), and Yvonne Craig (Batgirl).
However, the following performers probably slipped through the cracks for many television viewers. So, with that in mind, check out the first installment of our Star Trek & Batman actors fans forgot starred in both shows series of articles below.
7. Grace Lee Whitney
Grace Lee Whitney isn't a stranger to Trekkies who love her brief but memorable stint on Star Trek: The Original Series as Yeoman Janice Rand. After eight episodes in season 1, though, Whitney's time on TOS sadly ended.
Meanwhile, the accomplished actress crossed over to play Neila in the Batman season 2 episodes "King Tut's Coup" and "Batman's Waterloo." Whitney portrays a villain who is nothing like the beloved and kindhearted Yeoman Rand. Neila is tangled up with the show's special guest villain, King Tut (Victor Buono).
Even for Trekkies who are not Batmaniacs, too, it's hard not to have seen the images of Whitney's character tied up with Lee Meriwether's milk-and-cookies (if you know, you know) loving Lisa Carson online.
Meritwether, of course, is one of the most iconic Star Trek/Batman crossover performers ever because she played the role of Catwoman in Batman: The Movie (1966) and Losira in the TOS season 3 episode "That Which Survives."