Birdman

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For the TV segments, see Birdman (segments).
Birdman
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BIIRDMAN!!!
Species Human
Gender Male
Member of Association of World Super Men in The Powerpuff Girls
Birdteam in Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
Affiliation Avenger
Falcon 7
Birdboy
Birdgirl
Occupation Superhero
Lawyer in Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
Works for Sebben & Sebben in Attorney at Law
Goals Save the world from danger
Defend his clients in court
Father Mr. Birdman in Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
Mother Mrs. Birdman in Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
Marital status Divorced husband to Gravity Girl/Sylvia in Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Married to Boo Boo Bear in Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
Widower to an unnamed woman in Harvey Birdman: Attorney General
First appearance BM: "X the Eliminator" (1967)
Played by Keith Andes (1967-68)
Scott Finnell (1996-97)
Gary Cole (2000-2018)
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Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
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Jellystone!

Birdman, whose real name is Ray Randall,[1][2][3] is a superhero and title character in the Birdman animated franchise. His voice was originated by Keith Andes.

A winged human with extraordinary powers, Birdman is recruited by the top-secret government agency, Inter-Nation Security, to fight evildoers from taking over the world. He gets contacts from his superior, Falcon 7, and he is aided by his eagle companion, Avenger.

In Space Ghost Coast to Coast, his real name was revealed to be Harvey, if this can be believed. He was then reimagined as the star of his own Adult Swim series, becoming Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law.

Character description

Birdman gets strength and power from the rays of earth's sun. His superpowers include flight, creating a shield of solid light, and the ability to shoot energy beams from his fists. However, his weakness is that he has to recharge himself periodically, meaning that he would be rendered weak if not exposed to the sun (or any kind of light source) for an extended period of time.

Appearances

TV series

Movies

Specials

Shorts

Comics

Video games

Biography

Debut Series

Not explained in the series, but reported in newspapers on the day of the series debut,[2][3] as well as printed in the 1989 book The Art of Hanna-Barbera, Ray Randall, an agent of Inter-Nation Police[2][3] was saved from a fiery death by the sun god Ra, and granted the power of flight and solar-powered powers.[2][1]

Rejected Talk Show Host

Powerpuff Girls cameo

Birdman is one of the superheroes in the superhero agency in the episode "Members Only".

Attorney at Law

Jellystone!

In "Epic Rager" Birdman sacrificed himself to save the town from mutant sewer monsters, with Boo Boo creating a shrine to memorize him.

Birdman in the Funny Books

Development

Gallery

Main article: Birdman/Gallery

Behind the scenes

In popular culture

  • In the Drawn Together episode "Wooldoor Sockbat's Giggle-Wiggle Funny Tickle Non-Traditional Progressive Multicultural Roundtable!," Clara appoints Harvey Birdman as her defense lawyer.
  • In the fanmade Mystery Incorporated pilot, "Welcome to Coolsville," the lawyer for Fred Jones (since the passing of his parents) is named Harvey Birdman. Fred named him "Idiot Lawyer" on his phone due to being a bit of a klutz. He was brought into the school to tell Fred of the two options he had which were either continuing to live in his parents' house or moving in with his aunt and uncle.

References

  1. ^ a b Sennett, Ted (October 30, 1989). The Art of Hanna-Barbera, page 148. Viking Studio Books. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d (September 9, 1967). "TV-Dial-O-Logue," page 8. The San Bernardino County Sun. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c (September 9, 1967). "TV-Saturday," page 20. Independent Star-News. Retrieved February 24, 2024.