Yvonne Joyce Craig, a talented individual, was born on May 16, 1937, in the charming town of Taylorville, Illinois. As a young teenager, Yvonne demonstrated exceptional promise as a dancer, which led to her acceptance into Denham's Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Her training progressed significantly until she left the company in 1957 due to a disagreement regarding casting changes. Yvonne then relocated to Los Angeles, hoping to continue her dancing career, but was soon cast in films.
Initially, Yvonne had minor roles in movies such as Gidget (1959) and The Gene Krupa Story (1959). After that, her film career experienced a slight stagnation. However, Yvonne's personal life gained attention as she was in a romantic relationship with the renowned musician Elvis Presley. As a result, she secured supporting roles in two Elvis movies, It Happened at the World's Fair (1963) and Kissin' Cousins (1964).
Yvonne's fame would ultimately be cemented with her appearance in the cult television series Batman (1966),where she played the role of Commissioner Gordon's daughter, Barbara. Her secret identity was Batgirl, and as the Commissioner's daughter, she had access to all the distress calls taking place in Gotham City. Her character, Batgirl, was a part of the 1967-68 season, which marked the end of the series.
Following her stint on Batman (1966),Yvonne also appeared on other television series, including Star Trek (1966) and The Six Million Dollar Man (1974). As her acting career began to wind down, Yvonne transitioned into the real estate business. Unfortunately, Yvonne Joyce Craig passed away at the age of 78 due to breast cancer at her home in Pacific Palisades, California, on August 17, 2015.
