- The first actor to portray the character of Bruce Wayne/Batman on screen. The character had been created in 1939, just 4 years before his portrayal.
- At 23 years old, he is the youngest actor to play the adult Bruce Wayne / Batman on screen, which he did in Batman (1943).
- His famous role as ''Batman'' was his debut.
- Father of Michael G. Wilson (Executive Producer of the James Bond series)
- Worked at General Foods after he quit acting.
- Retired from show Business in 1954.
- Graduated from Worcester Academy in Massachusetts and Carnegie Hall in New York.
- His only wife was Dana Natol, whom he had married before the start of his film career. They had one child, Michael G. Wilson, who would become a producer/writer best known for his involvement with the James Bond franchise. They would divorce and Dana would later marry Albert R. ("Cubby") Broccoli who would later produce the highly successful series of James Bond features.
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