"Romero, as the Joker, had a legendary and patented maniacal laugh, coupled with his trademark mustache famously painted over by white makeup. His failure to shave it off wasn't due to vanity, but because he was a spokesman for a clothing company and had committed to going on a U.S. tour for it, so he needed to have his recognizable mustache in tow. That says a lot about who Romero was - decent, a man of his word, and kind."
"Long before the term intersectionality exists, Romero embodies the concept. He's an American-born Latino, the child of wealthy Cuban immigrants, who is also a gay man secure enough that even though he assiduously keeps his private life out of the public eye, he still refuses to marry a woman to provide cover, unlike many of his peers in Hollywood at the time."
Cesar Romero became the first Joker on 1960s television and stood six foot three, one inch taller than Adam West. He delivered a patented maniacal laugh and wore a trademark mustache painted over with white makeup. He kept the mustache to honor a spokesperson commitment for a clothing company and an upcoming U.S. tour. That choice reflected decency, a man-of-his-word reputation, and kindness. He allegedly lived as a gay man and maintained a debonair, tuxedo-clad bachelor image. He refused to stage a fake marriage or studio-arranged dates, preferring genuine social life with glamorous women and public dancing.
Read at Advocate.com
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